Case Study: El Paso Central Appraisal District boosts public transparency with Microsoft Azure SQL

El Paso Central Appraisal District boosts public transparency with SQL on Microsoft Azure Government

The El Paso Central Appraisal District (EPCAD), a government agency, faced significant challenges with its aging on-premises IT infrastructure. Its website was difficult to navigate, hardware could not meet performance demands, and the outdated systems led to slow data access, high instability, and security risks. To address these issues, EPCAD sought a digital transformation with Microsoft Corporation, specifically adopting Azure SQL Database and Azure Storage.

By implementing SQL on Microsoft Azure Government, Microsoft provided a streamlined cloud solution that included a public-safe database and a synchronization mechanism. This resulted in a more stable and reliable infrastructure, greatly improved performance, and faster recovery times. The new system enhanced public transparency by making property information easily accessible online, which reduced the number of public records requests. The move to the cloud also minimized overhead, saving time and money for the district and its taxpayers.

El Paso Central Appraisal District

David Martinez

Programmer Analyst