Information Technology
Fiscal Year 2025
Program Overview
We believe that technology is a great enabler for education, operational excellence, and connection. The Information Technology Department creates a better tomorrow by partnering with all departments to leverage technology to support the efficiency and effectiveness of our work.
Accomplishments
Efficient Effective Government - Leverage technology to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and data security:
- Completed Owatonna.gov website redesign
- Implemented new EDR software (Endpoint Detection and Response) on all servers and workstations
- Implemented new MDM software (Mobile Device Management) on all tablets and cell phones
- Increased Cybersecurity training from twice a year to once a month
- Increased Technology Steering Committee meetings to once a month
Objectives
Efficient Effective Government - Leverage technology to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and data security:
- Implement monthly Technology User group meetings to increase staff knowledge and efficient use of technology
- Reviewing existing Vendor contracts and look for options and opportunities to reduce costs
- Migrating local file shares on servers to Cloud Storage
- Documenting Standard Operating Procedures
- Research options and costs for a redundant Internet Connection