Information Technology

The Tipton County Office of Information Technology is the main contact point for computer hardware, software, and telephones, as well as first and often second-level support of Windows-based applications. The Information Technology Office evaluates both hardware and software for ALL county offices, and the office is also responsible for the installation of purchased hardware and some software.

Tipton County is currently running on a Windows-based server platform consisting of eight physical servers, a state-of-the-art internal phone system, and wireless Internet service throughout the courthouse. The Office of Information Technology also maintains several layers of security at the courthouse, both physical and electronic.

The office implemented a fiber-optic connection to link the courthouse phone and data network to the E911 Dispatch Center, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Jail.

The office also:

• Provides 24-hour, 7-day-a-week support for departments that operate around the clock.
• Provides support for special events.
• Provides services to audio-record public meetings.
• Provides support for offices’ special audio/video needs.
• Installs computer workstations, printers, etc.
• Maintains SQL databases and backups of data.
• Maintains data and phone network.
• Maintains fiber-optic connections.