FY2027 IT initiatives: DR, data, cybersecurity, network refresh
Howard Community CollegeMaryland- Detected
- Jun 1, 2026
- 149 days ago
- Sector
- Information Technology
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Implementation of technology initiatives including business continuity and disaster recovery for critical systems, comprehensive data strategy and predictive analytics infrastructure, digital accessibility program, cybersecurity assessment and remediation, Windows upgrades, network switching and routing hardware refresh, public safety technology refresh, and eLearning student success tools.
Inferred: Strong opportunities for IT consulting firms, cybersecurity vendors, network equipment providers, accessibility tools, analytics platforms, and LMS/eLearning solution vendors; many projects funded from fund balance as one-time efforts.
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- Meeting date
- June 1, 2026
- Agency
- Howard Community College
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