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Technology committee flags aging imaging system; dark fiber deal could cut costs
Summary
County technology committee reported the imaging system is at end‑of‑life and staff plan to replace it; IT negotiated dark fiber access via Midco after SEI's sale, projecting roughly $9,800 in annual savings and an upgrade cost discussed around $250,000.
The technology committee reported that Pine County's imaging system—used for core business functions—has reached end‑of‑life after roughly 19 years and needs replacement. Committee members estimated upgrade costs in the low hundreds of thousands and said IT staff are exploring options to keep the overall budget flat by reprioritizing other deferred projects.
The county's IT staff negotiated a dark fiber arrangement with Midco following its purchase of SEI, which committee members said will reduce monthly lease costs and improve connectivity to remote offices such as the public works shop, Hinkley and Sandstone. The minutes noted an estimated annual savings of about $9,800 from the new arrangement.
No board action was required beyond accepting the report; committee members said they will continue planning and budgeting for the imaging system replacement.
