SandyNet
WiFi – Upgrades to existing WiFi neighborhoods continue as demand for the service is staying high. This month we have added additional infrastructure to several neighborhoods in order to keep performance from declining during peak hours. We are rolling out some new equipment for testing that will hopefully enable us to finally start offering the new, faster “SandyNet +” service (the new rate that was set by council earlier this FY).
Rural Wireless – We have deployed another localized WiFi coverage area at a mobile home park on 352nd. This is an approach we really like to use as it makes service more reliable and installs much easier. We are continuing to look for additional areas to replicate this model.
Fiber to the Home – Still awaiting information from our contractor on potential cost reductions for this project.
Tower Climbing – Scott Brown and I went through tower climber training last month. It was a refresher for me and new material for him. We are now both certified as “competent climbers” and have basic tower rescue training which makes tower work much safer and more effecient. Below is a photo of Scott’s first climb up on the new Waybill tower.
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IT Department
Virtualization Project – We are continuing to slowly roll out virtual desktops. Four of the five city facilities now have at least one user on the system.