In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 2054.519, DIR has certified 146 cybersecurity training programs for FY 2020-2021 for state and local government employees.
DIR Connect Technology Expo 2020 *RESCHEDULED*
Given ongoing concerns about COVID-19, and after thoughtful review, DIR has decided to reschedule the DIR Connect Technology Expo to Monday, October 19, 2020.
DIR Contracts Available for Disaster Readiness
DIR's Cooperative Contracts is a cooperative purchasing program for technology products and services operated by DIR on behalf of the state of Texas.
DIR Deploys Level Access's Access University, an IT Accessibility Learning Management System across Texas State Government
Access University will be used for training staff at Texas state agencies and many of its institutions of higher education employees with responsibilities in the development, procurement, or use of accessible IT.
DIR Helps HUBs Prepare for Senator West's 2020 Spot Bid Fair
On July 14, 2020 at 10 am, DIR will provide a training on the Spot Bid Fair portal links, how to search for bid opportunities, how to extract bid documents, and review tips to help HUBs prepare for responding to agency and universi
DIR Hosts Training on Exemption Process for Cooperative Contracts
DIR will provide a training for your staff to understand the entire Exemption Process and what you need to know before you submit an Exemption Request to DIR.
Topics include:
DIR Innovative Procurement Lab
Did You Know...
DIR has established an
Innovative Procurement Lab with ultimate goals to:
DIR Launches ITSAC Portal
What this means for DIR Customers:
The ITSAC Portal will be the new one-stop shop where customers will fill out a solicitation request, submit for posting, and review responses submitted by vendors.
DIR Launches New ITSAC Portal
ITSAC provides temporary IT staff resources on an hourly basis. Resources are acquired on an as-needed basis via solicitations from eligible DIR Cooperative Contracts customers.
DIR names new executive director
AUSTIN - The Board of the Texas Dept. of Information Resources (DIR) has named Amanda Crawford as the new executive director during their board meeting held Jan. 25.