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Technology initiatives
The Authority continues toward its goal of being a leader in information technology. Our MIS Department recently took steps to build the bridge to future opportunities and technologies. In addition to updating 15 office computers, we installed:

• A wide area wireless network on the first two floors of our administrative offices to assist WIFI-enabled employees and auditors who frequent the Authority
• A Blackberry server to support our growing number of Blackberry phones
• The latest version of Microsoft Exchange on a new high-capacity server that will enable archiving of all e-mail
• A new internet connection that greatly improved speed and saved over $6,000 a year in fees
• A terminal server that achieved faster access to our application server and greatly reduced bandwidth on our remote wireless connection

Human resources initiatives

We have recently initiated a number of actions to support our employees and prospective employees such as:

• Providing direction and assistance to employees regarding employee benefits
• Providing advice regarding the Family Medical Leave Act and Leaves of Absence
• Establishing relationships with Costco and BJ's Wholesale Club to provide greater savings for employees