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Cass County IT outlines phone-system refresh, automation and cybersecurity steps

Cass County Commission · January 21, 2026
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Summary

County IT presented a plan to replace many desk phones with computer-based headsets, described procurement and training plans, reported rising phishing incidents, and flagged an upcoming GIS security update in February.

IT staff briefed commissioners on a multi-part technology program that includes replacing many analog desk phones with a computer-based phone environment, an equipment refresh for county devices, and a series of staff training sessions.

The IT presenter said roughly three‑quarters of phones will move to computer‑based headsets, with a smaller number of desk phones retained for fixed locations such as jail pods…

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