HB 3178 - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB) |
Organizes, consolidates, and outsources information technology systems and resources. |
Requires the department of information services to: (1) Make certain information available related to procurement and maintenance of mainframe and personal computers, services, and virtualization services; |
(2) Develop a personal computer replacement policy for all personal computers owned or leased by state agencies; |
(3) Revise the state master contract for personal computers; and |
(4) Offer tiered data storage services to state agencies. |
Requires the information services board to develop a data retention policy for state agencies. |
Prohibits, under certain circumstances, state agencies from: (1) Purchasing cellular or mobile phone service; |
(2) Purchasing or implementing new information technology projects; |
(3) Purchasing servers, virtualization, data storage, or related software; and |
(4) Upgrading existing software. |