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March 13, 2008
bron The Daily Herald
The transformation of government services into a modern information network
started Wednesday with the delivery of 45 computers to Fort Bay. Island Government
Systems Administer James Wright was on hand with supplier representative Marc
Smoorenburg from St. Maarten's Keijzer Computer Systems to take delivery at the
dock. Five pallets with 120 boxes arrived on the Admiral II. Smoorenburg had
personally delivered the five pallets with 120 to the Admiral II. Wright said that
he was very happy that Keijzer Computer Systems got the bid to supply the computers
since they are local, and well known for excellent customer service, outstanding
warranty policies, and an extensive inventory of spare parts. Financial Commissioner
Bruce Zagers said that the computer infrastructure upgrade was part of a USONA
project of over NAf. 400,000. He said that it entails changing the entire networking
system and providing updated training for Wright. "This is a real powerhouse for all
financial planning," Zagers said. The new system will allow plenty of storage
room for the archiving of all digitized records. Wright said that satellite offices
with substandard computers would be the first supplied with the new personal
computers. Within a few months new routers and servers will also arrive on the
island, and the entire system will then be operational. An important feature is
centralized printers, which will be a tremendous cost saver as they will be similar
models that will allow bulk purchases of toner and inks. This new system means that
the individual user will not have a personal printer, but will have a choice of
printers in the area. This redundancy will allow a smooth workflow and will
increase productivity. The new equipment makes Saba "future proof" Wright said, with
all computers provided with the latest Vista Business operating systems and updated
software. Wright said that backup information would be stored in a secure and
different place to make sure that it is not vulnerable to loss.
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