Information and Communication Technology for Effective Management

EDC supports a base of more than $8 million worth of computer and networking equipment. EDC’s offices are linked through a dedicated network that allows for easy file transfer, access to central modem banks, office-wide e-mail and video teleconferencing, and access to full Web-based applications and services. In addition, EDC has a full line of software to facilitate statistical analyses, database management, and other technology applications. Due to frequent and substantive collaboration with remote partner agencies and individuals, EDC supports a variety of collaboration tools, ranging from secure file libraries to interactive video teleconferencing.