CYDN has enabled Umagico Aboriginal Council to move into the 21st century using the Cape York Digital Network. Before CYDN our Council struggled the communication highway with numerous low speed dial up connections that continually dropped out.

Since connecting our Office Network to CYDN in August, 2003 Council has successfully implemented Domain Named Council wide Emails, connected 3 external buildings using WAN technology, increased internet access and an External Office in Cairns with a faster and more reliable internet service. All council buildings are now connected to Council's Network, enabling access to our Server where all applications, data and accounting programs are stored, improving and enhancing Council's communication and productivity. This has helped improve Council's financial accountability being able to utilize more facilities on our accounting system.

CYDN is easier to manager than the numerous number of dial up accounts Council had in the past and has become more cost effective. CYDN's customer focused support is also of great value where IT problems are rectified quicker and cheaper than what was available in the past. Council no longer has to worry about virus or firewall protection this is all taken care of by CYDN.

Since joining with the CYDN, Council hasn't looked back and I would encourage all organizations located in the Cape to discuss their IT needs with CYDN and benefit in the rewards seen at Umagico

26 February, 2004
Charles Woosup
Chairperson
Umagico Aboriginal Council