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Software update approved Consolidating “behindthe-scenes” will keep computers, servers updated BY MARNEY SIMON | Enterprise Staff @plainfieldnews sweditor@enterprisepublications.com
Trustees have said yes to a software fix for the village’s computer systems. On March 19, the board approved a $6,837 expenditure for the purchase of Ivanti Patch software, to help keep the village’s systems up and running. “This is a behind-the-scenes type software that keeps the computers and servers up to date with the latest security patches, not only for Microsoft but for any of the third-party products,” IT Director Rick Kaczanko said. “Currently, we’re using a couple of different products to do this, so this is just an attempt to consolidate that.” Kaczanko said the village has been using the new tool on a trial basis for the past month with success. The software will scan the village’s computers on their network to see what programs are in need of patches, and will also scan for security updates. The tool allows the village to consolidate and automate the patching process. The expense will include a $1,500 annual ongoing maintenance agreement. The expenditures were included in the budget for the current fiscal year. NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING MONTH Mayor Mike Collins issues a proclamation naming the month of March as National Athletic Training Month. “Athletic trainers have a long history of providing quality healthcare for athletes and those engaged in physical activity based in specific tasks, knowledge, and skills acquired through their nationally regulated educational process,” Collins noted in SEE SOFTWARE PAGE 3
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