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Useful Technology Resources in Evanston
Reliable primary and backup connectivity are foundational for uptime, VoIP quality, and secure cloud access. In Evanston—where Northwestern drives research demand and businesses cluster around Church, Maple, and Orrington—redundant ISP options help maintain performance during peak hours and campus events. Pairing fiber with a secondary connection (4G/5G failover or coax) supports continuity, SD-WAN traffic shaping, and remote work across the Dempster and Central Street business corridors. Right-sizing bandwidth for SaaS, backup windows, and guest Wi-Fi keeps costs in check while preserving headroom for seasonal spikes and project work.
A few key providers in the Evanston area include:
AT&T (Fiber & High-Speed Internet)
City page for Evanston with fiber where available plus business/residential options and local store finder; helpful for dual-carrier redundancy and symmetrical plans.
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Xfinity
Evanston local page with speed tiers, self-install and pickup options; useful as a secondary circuit for SD-WAN diversity or as primary where fiber isn’t yet lit.
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Responsible electronics disposal protects data and brand reputation while meeting local and state regulations. Evanston organizations—especially those near the downtown offices and Central Street retailers—benefit from in-city drop-off options for small electronics, lights, and seasonal items. These city-managed sites list accepted items and hours, simplifying staff hand-offs and minimizing storage of end-of-life devices. Use written disposal logs, wipe/verify drives prior to drop-off, and route any large volumes or business-class loads through certified vendors with manifests. For ad-hoc staff contributions, published locations make it easy to consolidate peripherals and small devices.
E-Waste Companies in the Area:
Evanston Ecology Center (Small Electronics Drop-Off)
City-run drop-off listing specific accepted items (phones, laptops, routers, consoles, cartridges) with the in-city address for quick, compliant disposal.
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City Special Collection Services – Electronics
Official guidance with Evanston drop-off locations (e.g., Levy Senior Center, Ecology Center), hours, and acceptance notes/policies for electronics and seasonal items.
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Older buildings near the Davis Street transit cluster and newer build-outs around Orrington and Chicago Avenue often need refreshed low-voltage infrastructure to support higher-density Wi-Fi, VoIP, and PoE devices. Standards-based CAT6/CAT6A and fiber backbones reduce interference and future-proof for multi-gig WAN and Wi-Fi 7 upgrades. For suites near Northwestern or along Main–Dempster, clean labeling, tested runs, and proper pathways simplify MAC moves as teams grow. Choose vendors that certify links, provide as-builts, and coordinate with ISPs and landlords to streamline turn-ups and reduce elevator/control room access delays.
Here are a few options for Structured Cabling & Fiber Installers:
TechVoo / Wiring Networks
Low-voltage installers providing CAT5e/CAT6/CAT6A, fiber, and voice/data cabling with on-site testing; Elk Grove Village address keeps response times reasonable for Evanston projects.
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Keeping teams current on cybersecurity, cloud, and analytics reduces risk and speeds adoption. Evanston benefits from a unique mix of university-level professional development and community college certificates. Northwestern SPS offers professional certificates and evening programs at its Evanston office, suitable for managers and analysts. Oakton College’s nearby Evanston Center and Skokie campus run hands-on IT and cybersecurity certificates (e.g., CCNA, Security+, Windows Server) that fit staff schedules. Align coursework with strategic initiatives—MFA rollouts, SOC awareness, or data/reporting upgrades—to turn training directly into operational wins.
Here are a few options for technology training in the area:
Northwestern University – School of Professional Studies (SPS)
Professional development and certificate programs with an Evanston office presence for advising and on-campus options.
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Oakton College (Evanston Center & Skokie Campus)
IT and cybersecurity pathways with certificates and for-credit programs; page lists Skokie campus and Evanston Center addresses.
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