The Kane County Recorder's Office has announced the successful transition of its core IT infrastructure from on-premises servers to a modem, cloud-based environment, marking a major step toward greater efficiency, security, and scalability in public service delivery.

By shifting to the cloud, the County has reduced the number of physical servers by over 50% and cut Storage Area Network (SAN) devices by two-thirds. This move not only streamlines operations but also reduces energy consumption, maintenance overhead, and long-term hardware replacement costs.

As part of the transition, the County's primary software-the Land Records System-was cloud-enabled, leading to a marked improvement in reliability and uptime for staff and residents alike.

"This transformation is about more than technology-it's about building a smarter, more resilient government," said Sandy Wegman, Kane County Recorder. "By modernizing our infrastructure, we're better equipped to deliver high-quality services to our residents today and well into the future."

Short-Term Benefits Realized:

• Increased Reliability: Cloud infrastructure provides greater redundancy and uptime for mission­ critical applications.
• Operational Efficiency: Reduced physical server and storage needs translate into less equipment to maintain and more responsive IT support.
• Cost Savings: Lower capital expenditures and reduced energy and cooling costs.
  

​Long-Term Strategic Gains:

• Scalability: The County Recorder can now scale resources up or down as needed, avoiding the constraints of legacy hardware systems.
• Disaster Resilience: Cloud-based backups and continuity plans improve preparedness for emergencies.
• Future-Ready Platform: Enables faster deployment of new digital services and better integration with state systems.

This milestone is part of the Recorder's broader commitment to digital transformation for improving service delivery through smart investments in technology.