SLED
The acronym “SLED” stands for State, Local, and Education. It’s a pretty concise term when you consider the enormous market it encompasses – some 90,000 government organizations distributed across all 50 U.S. states. Take a look at how technology impacts these sectors.
Local Government
If you’re with a municipal or county government organization, you know how hard it can be to provide area residents and businesses with the everyday services they need. Without a state-of-the-art IT system, too many little details can fall through the cracks, causing everything from service delays to outright failures. You must have reliable telecommunications both within your organization and with the outside world. along with the right equipment and processes to keep important data safe and secure.
State
Government
Imagine all the problems a local government organization has to handle – and then imagine having to coordinate communications across all of those local organizations on the statewide level. State organizations have to handle everything from judicial and legal administration to housing, safety, health, and education for their state’s residents. What’s more, the data you review, modify, store, and share must be protected against leaks, hacking efforts, and unforeseen disasters that might wipe it off the face of the earth. A fast, strong, secure, reliable technical setup is absolutely critical.
Education
Major universities aren’t the only educational institutions that benefit from a modern, full-featured telecommunications system. Elementary and secondary schools have come to depend increasingly on high-speed Internet/Intranet connectivity, both wired and wireless, to help their students get the most out of their school experience – while also helping teachers and administrators do their jobs properly. At the same time, these telecommunications must be set up in a way that protects kids even as it facilitates learning.
