AGA: IT Report

By Bob Luke
Info Technology Manager

The Backup storage expansion at Finance is now complete and allows us to increase the number of backups and increase the retention time.

Our old backup storage was running at or near capacity.

We will be installing video conferencing system in the Gym and the old Gift Shop area this year to

accommodate more and larger audiences. The equipment has been ordered and some of it is beginning to arrive, so installation should begin soon.

IT is working with Michelle Barroca and a 3rd party to configure Collabspace

to replace our old Contentverse system which wasn't meeting our needs.

We have been assisting Nupqu in planning and configuring the communications equipment for their new

office space in Fernie.

Also helping LKB with planning their communications for their new building

which they hope to complete in late spring.

We have also been setting up a new server for Akisqnuk.

The new KNC office in Castlegar is now open and being used by KEL and Nupqu staff and establishes a presence in that area for us.

It has been a challenge to keep our staff connected to their network resources while working remotely over the past year or so.

Huge credit to Sheldon Ellingson and Ross Doeleman for the great work in providing remote support and assistance to our staff.

We have noticed a huge increase in malware and hacked email accounts in the past while. We encourage staff to be extra careful when clicking on

links or opening attachments to avoid exposing our network and data to malware and ransomware.