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Story County IT director outlines phone, equipment and e-waste projects and AS/400 replacement plan
Summary
IT Director Joe Wakeham reported on a quarter of work including conversion to eFax, workstation replacements, a phone system replacement kickoff, internet upgrades at conservation sites, a new e-waste recycler partnership in Urbandale and planning for AS/400 replacement.
Joe Wakeham, Story County IT director, gave the board a quarterly technology briefing on June 10, 2025, describing multiple county IT projects and operational changes. Wakeham said the county converted traditional fax lines to an eFax service, completed most spring workstation replacements, began planning a Teams phone-system replacement, upgraded internet at the conservation complex and Hickory Grove Park, and replaced major recording equipment that supports jail security cameras. "We've converted the county fax lines to an eFax…
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