HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast Business
today announced that Dauphin County Library System, the public
library for 234,520 residents in its Dauphin County service area, relies on Comcast
Business Ethernet for cloud-based administration and to power
patron services. The fiber-based network enables the quick and
efficient handling of close to more than 1.3 million visits by
residents in-person and virtually.
The Dauphin County Library System serves the information needs
of its residents with a dedicated staff of 150 skilled and
knowledgeable library employees across eight locations. The system
unites available, affordable and accessible information with a
widely diverse community and seeks opportunities to meld
traditional library services with new technologies.
"We are dedicated to serving the community through reliable
Wi-Fi and internet at each of our locations. Our patrons use our
network to conduct research, play games, watch online videos,
interact on social media, complete job searches and so much more.
We needed a reliable network that would scale with our system as we
increased our services to the public," said Jason Wickard, Dauphin County Library System IT
director.
Dauphin County Library System implemented an Ethernet Network
Service with 100 Megabits-per-second (Mbps) to each of its
locations along with two 500 Mbps Ethernet Dedicated Internet lines
at its 530 S. 29th St. and 4501 Ethel St. libraries in
Harrisburg. As a result, each
library is interconnected, providing staff with reliable access to
the cloud-based collection management system while allowing patrons
to quickly connect to the internet whether through an on-site
computer or the Wi-Fi network on a personal device.
"With this high-performance network, we are able to offer a
wider variety of programming and services to our patrons including
technology coding classes, gaming clubs and community gatherings.
Additionally, our staff can easily share large videos, files and
designed graphic documents between locations," Wickard said.
"Libraries are much more than just a research location or
reading nook – they are important community hubs that assist,
educate and allow social interaction for individuals across all
generations," said Toni Murphy,
Comcast Business vice president for the Keystone Region. "Our goal
is to ensure that public facilities like the Dauphin County Library
System have the network infrastructure that not only supports their
current activities, but allows for future expansion of
services."
About Dauphin County Library System
The Dauphin County
Library System strengthens the community by promoting literacy and
providing resources and services for information, education, and
recreation. The Library provides quality public library service to
the residents of Dauphin County
through eight library locations, a website and a 24-hour
automated phone line. The Library is a private, non-profit
corporation with 501 (c)(3) status. It is governed by a
17-member board of trustees, five appointed by Dauphin
County commissioners, and 12 elected at a public annual
meeting.
About Comcast Business
Comcast Business offers
Ethernet, Internet, Wi-Fi, Voice, TV and Managed Enterprise
Solutions to help organizations of all sizes transform their
business. Powered by an advanced network, and backed by 24/7
customer support, Comcast Business is one of the largest
contributors to the growth of Comcast Cable. Comcast Business is
the nation's largest cable provider to small and mid-size
businesses and has emerged as a force in the enterprise market;
recognized over the last two years by leading industry associations
as one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services.
For more information, call 866-429-3085. Follow on Twitter
@ComcastBusiness and on other social media networks
at http://business.comcast.com/social.
About Comcast Cable
Comcast Cable is one of the
nation's largest video, high-speed internet and phone providers to
residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides
these services to businesses. Comcast has invested in technology to
build an advanced network that delivers among the fastest broadband
speeds, and brings customers personalized video, communications and
home management offerings. Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA)
is a global media and technology company. Visit
www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
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