SELCO, the internet, electricity and cable services in town, recently received a grant by the Community Compact Cabinet for the implementation of an integrated cyber-security platform for town, school electric and cable operations. The Community Compact IT Grant Program, opened during the window between August 15th and September 15th 2018 with the goal of driving innovation and transformation at local levels through investments in technology, awarded SELCO with a grant of $111,689 total for the aforementioned platform.
Always happy to see a hometown friend – congratulations Michael Hale @SELCOnews on receiving $111k IT Grant to better protect network infrastructure. pic.twitter.com/kWHAVjViOz
— Karyn Polito (@KarynPolito) October 16, 2018
The grants offered by the Community Compact Cabinet can go up to 200K, and are meant to fund one-time capital needs in Massachusetts communities, such as technology infrastructure, upgrades and/or purchase of equipment and software and others. This grant will be included as part of the Fiscal Year 2019 of the Community Compact Cabinet.
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