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Recent IT Innovation

There is a reason why York County government placed 1st in 2025 and in the top 10 for the past 8 years nationally (yes across the United States) by Digital Counties Survey!

Below you will find just a few of our recent innovations that demonstrate how York County embraces the latest technological advancements to enhance efficiency, improve services, and foster a more connected and resilient community.


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Above you will see the attendance of the 4th Annual IT Conference for York County's leadership and supervisors. Among the topics presented were:

  1. New IT Organization - focus on Business Applications division
  2. New curved monitor for cost savings and simplification
  3. Microsoft Office tips and tricks
  4. Security enhancements with a focus on phishing security
  5. New multi-function printer solution for maintenance and toner cost reduction, improved capabilities, and secure printing
  6. Phone System capabilities
  7. Utilization of AI ChatGPT
  8. Spotlight on Development and Utility Services workflows
  9. Upcoming changes with Office 365
  10. Non-Emergency Drone

Non-Emergency Drone use: 

Video demonstrating footage acquired by non-emergency drone.

Drone Harper StationDrone footage of Harper Station under construction.

Drone CreekDrone footage of creek restoration project, completed project in the left image and the right image was taken prior to restoration.

Drone York Library pre-renovationDrone footage of York Library pre-renovation.

Drone York Library post renovationDrone footage of York Library post renovation.

Inhouse IT wiring training:

20230912_105351David Brooks wiring an ethernet port.

20230912_124659The helpdesk team completing the ethernet wiring training.

Simplified setup for cost savings:

Curved Monitor

Curved monitor with integrated speakers, camera, one power cable, and one USB-C cable to the laptop. Lower cost and simplified setup.

York Library Technology:

Outside_Digital_SignageDisplay on upcoming events when entering the library.

Inside_digital_signageDisplay just inside the Library with current library information.

Front_EntranceInternet of Things security gates connected to internal systems along with a people counter camera.

CommunityRoom_FrontAreaIntegrated large meeting room the projector and audio systems automated with wall mounted touchscreens.

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Joan tablets used to display if meeting room's availability.