Sussex County Wins National Tech Award

Sussex County finished fourth in its population group in the 2011 Digital Counties Survey, which recognizes leading examples of counties using information and communications technology, according to a release.

“Survey responses indicate counties are effectively economizing and finding innovative ways of using technology to meet the higher demand for services during this trying economic time," Digital Communities Director Todd Sander said. "Counties are consolidating and sharing services to cut down on costs and leveraging technology like virtualization to capture critical savings. Congratulations to the winners."

“The Digital Counties Survey identifies the very best examples of how counties are aligning technology to support strategic priorities and create crucial operational and administrative efficiencies,” NACo Executive Director Larry E. Naake said. “Especially important during these tough economic times, counties across the country are using innovative technologies to reduce county operations costs and enhance service delivery.”

150­-249,999 population:

1. Pueblo County, Colo.
2. Lackawanna County, Pa.
3. Arlington County, Va.
4. Sussex County, N.J.
5. Yuma County, Ariz.
6. Gaston County, N.C.
7. Cumberland County, Pa.
8. Doña Ana County, N.M.
9. Boone County, Mo.
10. St. Tammany Parish, La.
11. Hall County, Ga.