Cyber-Attack Concerns? Try IT In A Box New CCM program launched to help municipalities with tech needs
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fter an initial testing phase, CCM is proud to announce the official launch of our IT in a Box service, providing towns and cities with stateof-the-art information technology tools, supported by experienced, highly skilled IT professionals.
ings, you are building a database of videos that require gigabytes and gigabytes of storage. With IT in a Box, you don’t need to buy additional storage because IT in a Box already has that storage space, and as the catalog grows the storage costs do not change.
Information Technology is becoming more and more essential every day — it seems as if every month there is a new report of a city or town that has been hit by ransomware — but there are other considerations like archiving and digital records management that need to be considered as well.
Included in the benefits of a package like IT in a Box is the ability to manage predictable fees, as the package is a flat monthly fee and there are no upfront project fees to onboard, for equipment, or setup. The package is flexible, meaning that you can tailor it directly to your needs.
IT in a Box does it all, offering as part of its packages:
From backing up and securing your data to modernizing your website, it’s tough for municipalities to invest in the right technology and hire the best professional expertise to guide them along. But those investments need to happen. Otherwise, your data and municipality’s operations are at risk. To address these needs cost-effectively without taking any shortcuts, there is IT in a Box.
• Cybersecurity and Computer Maintenance • 24x7 Helpdesk • Data Backup and Disaster Recovery • Records/Document Management and Email • Video Archiving • Policy and Compliance • Website • Vendor Management and Procurement. Doing some of these things on your own can be costly or time-consuming, needing not only additional staff, but sometimes very expensive hardware. For instance, with the growing use of body camera video record-
If you are excited about the opportunity to reduce cybersecurity risks, ensure you’re backing up your data, and receive reliable 24/7 support, contact Beth Scanlon at CCM (203-946-3782 or bscanlon@ccm-ct. org) or Dave Mims at Sophicity (770.670.6940 x110 or davemims@sophicity.com) so that we may assess your needs and begin the quote process.
Because experience & integrity count…
MUNICIPAL CONSULTING SERVICE & Executive Search
Recognizing that hiring the best people requires both a significant investment of time and effort as well as a trusted partner, CCM has added executive recruiting to our Municipal Consulting Service
MCS assists CCM members, their school districts and local public agencies with a full complement of essential services, including:
Grant writing and researching • RFP drafting • Project management Operational reviews • Change implementation • Organizational studies Strategic planning • Finance and budgeting • Purchasing Facilities management • Temporary staffing Contact Andy Merola: 203 498-3056, or amerola@ccm-ct.org for additional information.
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