Next-Gen Data Center Upgrade Helps Durham, N.C., Lay Smart City Foundation

Government Technology: Durham County, N.C., one of only six local governments recognized this year with Public Technology Institute’s Tech Savvy award, continues to embrace new technology — like its new next-generation data center, announced Nov. 29.

What makes this new data center special is its use of Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) fabric for network management — a move that will position Durham to capitalize on its still largely unused 40GB dark fiber ring downtown and ultimately lay the foundation for smart city services. The fiber ring will connect previously separate county offices and departments like its library on one network, and make more data available to residents.

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