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Geauga County Government - Chardon, Ohio 

 

About the Organization:

Located 40 miles east of Cleveland in Northeast Ohio’s snow belt, Geauga County is known for its rustic charm. Given its population of 94,602, including one of the world’s largest Amish communities, one might not expect it to be among the most tech-savvy counties in the U.S. However, the award-winning office of County Auditor, Tracy A. Jemison, has proven so with a telecommunications infrastructure that has improved County operations and even generated a new revenue stream. 
 

Time Warner Cable Business Class services used:

Geauga County looked into the possibility of laying its own fiber to create a tailor-made network, but found it to be cost prohibitive. Time Warner Cable Business Class (TWCBC) stepped in with the ideal solution: Geauga County could lease a 1 Gigabit TWCBC fiber circuit, including installation and maintenance, all within the County’s budget.


Why they chose Time Warner Cable Business Class:

TWCBC’s fiber connection has given Geauga County the technological framework to support its commitment to more efficient operations and greater value for residents. The new network set-up is costing 60 to 70 percent less than individual connections, allowing the County to improve on current services and offer new options to residents. Some of these enhancements include:

• Optimized IT Resources - One network to service means less IT time spent on maintenance and more on online services for County residents.
• Operational Efficiency - County divisions now utilize a common database, eliminating the duplicated information collecting of the past.
• Cost Effectiveness - Leasing fiber from TWCBC allows the County to implement what would otherwise be too expensive, e.g., built-in courthouse cameras that can be remotely monitored from the Sheriff’s office.
• Data Security - Redundancy and intrusion prevention measures built into the network ensure all sensitive information stays secure and private.
• Connectivity - Law enforcement agencies and courts have more open lines of communication, reinforcing the safety and security of County residents.
• Resident Safety - REVERSE 911® and AMBER Alert™ notifications now reach individuals faster due to the Sheriff’s ability to make 30 simultaneous calls instead of the previous seven.
• Catching Criminals - Information on moving suspects reaches every police department in the County almost instantly on shared communications lines.
• Videoconferencing - Suspects can now be arraigned, interviewed or counseled via videoconference, generating $2 million in annual revenues from out-of-county prisoner placements.

 

“Time Warner Cable Business Class provided us with a cost-effective foundation for our telecommunications initiatives,” notes Tracy A. Jemison, Geauga County auditor. “Everything we have in place now, we built on that foundation. We have used technology to better serve our community by increasing efficiency, safety and accessibility. The best part is, we are only using about 20 percent of our 1 Gigabit fiber capacity - we can do a lot more, and we certainly plan on it.”