A Gift of Technology for GSFB
Oxford Networks recently partnered with Good Shepherd Food-Bank (GSFB) to improve their statewide technology system by providing a $2,500 grant for new network routers, fire walls, and a year of support.
Rich Foisy, GSFB's supervisor of Information Technology stated that the food bank's previous system was too old to qualify for support from the vendor. This upgrade will help us to be better protected against losing critical system connections, enhance security, and improve communications and efficiency with our distribution center in Brewer.
Oxford Networks started as a local telephone and telegraph company in 1900. Since then they have added new services and over 600 miles of fiber optic cable throughout Southern, Central and Western Maine and are now able to provide services into New Hampshire.
Oxford Networks strives to be the communications industry leader in Maine by providing customers with a wide range of choices for voice, data, and entertainment services, investing in local community infrastructures, providing a company culture where talented employees enjoy challenging, rewarding, and fulfilling careers and maximizing shareowner value through the execution of sound strategies based on sustain ably unique processes.
Oxford Networks has evolved with the communities they serve, taking the lead in identifying customer needs and offering innovative solutions. This partnership with Good Shepherd Food-Bank is an exemplary example of how they are committed to improving the communities they serve.
Good Shepherd Food-Bank is Maine's largest charitable hunger relief organization, providing food to more than 570 partner agencies throughout the State. Rick Small, Executive Director for GSFB said; "Communications and technology are important in maintaining the food bank's overall operations. We are grateful for Oxford Network's contribution to helping us be most efficient in our work."
Photo caption: From Left: Rick Small, Executive Director GSFB, Craig Gunderson, President Oxford Networks, Rich Foisy Technology Supervisor GSFB, Anne Nadeau, Marketing Coordinator, Oxford Networks.
