DIR News
Aug 31, 2021
DIR Announces Creation of the Texas Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) announced today the formation of the Texas Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (AI-CoE) to accelerate innovation and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This effort will help support state and local governments and public institutions of higher education explore artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to foster digital transformation.
DIR News
Aug 31, 2021
DIR Publishes 2020 Biennial Performance Report
The Texas Department of Information Resources has published the 2020 Biennial Performance Report on the Use of Information Resources Technologies,
Technology Topic
Oct 11, 2021
DIR announces the launch of the Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contracts (ITSAC) Portal for vendors and customers.
Technology Topic
Dec 9, 2020
DIR Certifies Cybersecurity Training Programs
The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) has certified 146 cybersecurity training programs for fiscal year 2020-2021.
Technology Topic
Dec 9, 2020
Texas among Top Scores at National GirlsGoCyberstart Competition
Teams from Texas high schools competed in the national competition that encourages high school girls to explore their skills in cybersecurity.
Technology Topic
Dec 9, 2020
Required Cybersecurity Training Reporting Form for Local Governments (HB 3834)
Local governments must complete training by June 14, 2020 and certify their training compliance by June 15, 2020.
Technology Topic
Dec 9, 2020
DIR Announces Award of Two Next Generation Data Center Services Contracts
AUSTIN - Today, the Board of the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) awarded two new contracts as part of the Next-Generation Data Center Services (DCS) suite of information technology products and services.
Technology Topic
Dec 9, 2020
DIR releases RFO for Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contracts.
The State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Information Resources, is seeking to enter into a statewide contract with one or more Respondents to provide Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contract (ITSAC) Services to DIR eligible customers.
Technology Topic
Jan 19, 2021
DIR Announces Award of Four Next Generation Data Center Services Contracts
AUSTIN - The Board of the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) awarded four new contracts as part of the next generation Data Center Services (DCS) suite of information technology products and services.
Technology Topic
Dec 9, 2020
DIR Connect Technology Expo 2020 *RESCHEDULED*
DIR is hosting the 2020 DIR Connect Technology Expo in Austin, Texas at the Palmer Events Center on October 19, 2020. Register today!