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Davis County Information Systems seeks funds for wireless mapping, server replacement and expanded video storage
Summary
Information Systems presented its 2025 operating budget and capital requests, asking for tools to map county Wi‑Fi, replace aging Nutanix server nodes and expand on‑prem video storage after warning attorney files are consuming much of current capacity.
Jeff Hassett, representing Information Systems, told the Davis County Budget Committee on Oct. 4 that the department’s budget request focuses on core services — network, software development, third‑party application support, GIS, physical security and cybersecurity — and a short list of capital needs to stabilize infrastructure.
Hassett said the IS team is proposing a wireless testing and mapping tool (Ekahau or similar) to produce accurate coverage maps and eliminate unnecessary access points. He said a targeted diagnostic approach priced at about $31,000 would be more economical than a larger $65,000 effort and could reduce daily Wi‑Fi complaints by identifying misconfigured radios and poor channel planning.
Among larger infrastructure requests, staff proposed proactive network switch upgrades and…
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