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Beech Grove presents technology refresh, expands cybersecurity measures
Summary
Director of Technology Tim Ressler outlined hardware, software, device-management and cybersecurity upgrades, including a shift to in‑house technicians, a virtualization platform change and new multi‑factor and endpoint protections.
Tim Ressler, director of technology for Beech Grove City Schools, told the board on July 15 that the district has completed several infrastructure and security upgrades and altered its device-management strategy to improve stability and sustainability.
Ressler said the technology department now employs three on-site technology support technicians and three integration specialists who formerly served as classroom teachers. Those staff changes followed a move two years ago away from outsourced on-site technicians to an in-house model to address turnover and improve consistency.
"Two years ago, we started the process to bring our techs in house," Ressler said. "It's been a positive move. I'm glad we went that direction." He told the board the district still contracts with 5 Star Technology Solutions for unlimited engineering support on servers, networking, backups and higher-level issues.
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