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Information and Communications Technology
in the State of Texas
March 31, 2008
Brian S. RawsonBrian S. RawsonChief Technology Officer
State of Texas
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Setting the StageTexas is BIG!
Population23.5 million people – second largest in the country 1,500 cities254 counties
The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex population exceeds the populations of 31 states
Brewster County can fit Connecticut, Delaware and Rhode Island within its borders
Education4.6 million public school children8,061 school campuses 1, 222 school districts and charter schools615,700 K-12 employees including 311,600 teachers980,000 public higher education students 98 institutions of higher education145,000 higher education employees
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ICT in Texas State Government State government
141 state agenciesEmploy 144,000 people37,500 in the Austin area
Number of IT workers5,000 IT workers in state government 11,000 IT workers in higher education
Total IT spend:$1.4 billion is the total IT spend for state government
InfrastructurePersonal Computers
120,000 desktops in state government
580,000 desktops in higher education
25,000 laptops in state government
275,000 laptops in higher education
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Texas Department of Information Resources DIR’s Charge
Effective planning, implementation and management of a statewide technology infrastructure that supports agency business operations
Pooling the purchasing power of government and leveraging it to drive down costs and add value to ICT purchases for state government entities
Adopting statewide technology rules and standards that contribute to effective enterprise management of ICT
Promoting security and privacy of state data and networks
Key OperationsTexasOnline.com, the Official State of Texas WebsiteData Center ServicesTelecommunications and IP NetworkSecurity ICT Cooperative Contracts Program
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DIR Four Lines of BusinessICT Cooperative Contracts – ongoing vendor opportunities
Managed Services
Data Center Consolidation – 7 year contract commenced March 2007
Communications Technology Services – current contract expires August 2009
TexasOnline.com – the Official Portal for the State of Texas – current contract expires December 2009
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ICT Cooperative Contracts – Program Statistics 381 ICT Cooperative Contracts
242 Historically Underutilized Business avenues
$993 million in FY 2007 – 16% increase over prior year45% computers13% software13% networking equipment 8% services
$114 million in cost savings/avoidance for customers
0.81% average cost recovery rate for FY 2007
2,600+ active customers53% Education customers24% State agency customers23% Local government customers
76% of all purchases are voluntary
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ICT Cooperative Contracts – Program Growth
Total ICT Contract Spend
FY 08: over $1 billion projected
Contracts available to public entities nationally
$719$805
$993
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FY05 FY06 FY07
Program Sales
$70.2$82.0
$114.8
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FY05 FY06 FY07
ICT Cooperative ContractCost Savings/Avoidance
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ICT Cooperative Contracts – Upcoming Opportunities
Current contracting initiatives in the planning stageSoftware products that expand the already robust list of publishersSurveillance equipment, specifically access controlsBranded computers – Apple, Dell, IBM, LenovoWebsite design/development and hostingEmergency preparedness hardwareMobile police videoTelecommunications parts and suppliesTechnology-based conferencingTechnology-based training
Stay current with upcoming opportunities at: http://www.dir.state.tx.us/store/cci/index.htm
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Data Center ServicesCONSOLIDATION BUSINESS CASE
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Data Center Services - Benefits
Robust, commercial-grade processes Formal service levels that are tracked and reported Enterprise wide asset management and chargeback system Structured problem and change management
Predictable costs Standardized service charges, pay based on consumption Dramatically reduces capital request spikes Five year refresh on servers
Enhanced Security, Facilities, and Disaster Recovery Increased physical and information security Security standards across agencies Upgraded Data Center infrastructure (Tier III)
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Communications Technology Services - Overview Tex-AN is the centralized telecommunications system for the state of Texas
that includes: Access circuits Data transport services Video services ISP services Network security operations
Service foot print 6,447 total circuits – 75% Broadband 10:1 ratio of data to voice circuits More then 4,500 broadband circuits across 600 cities with service to nearly every
county in Texas 573 customers served – 75% are voluntary customers
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Communications Technology – New Direction
Traditionally, DIR’s approach has been to… …“deliver communications services.”
DIR’s approach is changing to …
…“ensure that communications services are being delivered.”
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Communications Technology – Reprocurement Goals
Reposition DIR from its service provider role to customer advocate
Expand the suite of services and providers to better meet the needs of the State
Simplify solutions acquisition
Simplify solutions establishment
Enhance service & support process
Enhance value through shared communications technology solutions
Enhance service delivery through active performance benchmarking, service governance and oversight
Increase opportunities for participation and a means to more easily incorporate emerging technologies
For more information on this reprocurement go to: http://www1.dir.state.tx.us/texan/
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TexasOnline.com - Overview
TexasOnline.com is self-funded public – private partnership
Over 800 online services
$5 billion citizen transactions
1+ million transactions/month
No state government funding or financial risk
Convenience fee revenue share20% of gross receipts50% of net receipts
Projected $46 million in revenue through CY 2j009
Ownership of portal and application infrastructure
Nationally Ranked in Top 10 (2006 and 2007)
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TexasOnline.com – Current Business Services Display of state information in Spanish and English
Driver license renewals
Driver records
Vital records (birth, death, etc.)
Electronic filing of court documents
Electronic grants directory (state grants)
Occupational licensing and business permitting
Automated vehicle inspection
Emergency preparedness portal
Business portal
Tax payment
Traffic ticket payment
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TexasOnline.com – Primary Vendor Responsibilities Operations
Technology refresh
Security
Application development
Project management (overall and individual development projects)
Project accounting
EPay – Electronic payment environment
E-Filing – Electronic court filing environment
Relationship management (shared with state) with sub-contractors, participating agencies and local governments
Call center operations (technical and instructional support)
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TexasOnline.com – Reprocurement goals Simplify citizen access to government services and information
Close gaps related to distance, economics and physical disability
Support the demand for multi-channel access
Support new businesses and statewide job creation
Fuel economic development in Texas
Drive e-government transformation
Set a high standard for online security and privacy
Deliver solid operational performance
Deliver superior financial performance
For more information on this reprocurement go to: http://www1.dir.state.tx.us/tol/
The Official Website of the State of TexasThe Official Website of the State of Texas
Visit TexasOnline.com