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!

Technology Topic Dec 21, 2023

DIR Launches ITSAC Portal

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) has launched a new online portal to assist its customers in the procurement of IT staff personnel. The Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contract (ITSAC) portal is designed to facilitate, automate, and validate portions of the competitive bid procurement process. The portal will streamline the solicitation process for DIR customers, ITSAC-awarded vendors, and DIR staff.

Technology Topic Dec 9, 2020

Texas Department of Information Resources Issues Statement Following Governor Abbott's Domestic Terrorism Taskforce Meeting

AUSTIN - The Executive Director of the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), Amanda Crawford, gave this statement today, following Governor Greg Abbott's Domestic Terrorism Taskforce meeting:

Technology Topic Dec 9, 2020

Texas Releases 2020-2024 State Strategic Plan for Information Resources

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) has released the 2020-2024 State Strategic Plan for Information Resources Management (SSP). The plan, Advancing the Next Generation of Technology in Texas, was developed to help state agency leaders evaluate technology initiatives that can assist the workforce they support in improving the delivery of services to the citizens of Texas.

Technology Topic Dec 9, 2020

Texas Partners With SANS Institute To Promote Cybersecurity Careers For Young Women

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas will once again participate in an innovative cybersecurity training partnership with the SANS Institute. The Girls Go CyberStart Initiative is designed to encourage young women to become involved in the field of cybersecurity. The partnership focuses on recruiting female high school students in Texas to compete in the Girls Go CyberStart challenge for scholarship

Technology Topic Dec 9, 2020

DIR Publishes Certified Cybersecurity Training Programs Under HB 3834

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) has published a list of cybersecurity training programs for use by state and local government employees, in accordance with House Bill (HB) 3834.

Technology Topic Dec 9, 2020

Four Texas Students Awarded $22,000 Scholarships in the U.S. Cyber FastTrack Competition

AUSTIN - Congratulations to four Texas university students who were among 100 finalists each awarded $22,000 scholarships to attend the SANS Technology Institute as part of an accredited college program called Applied Cybersecurity.

Technology Topic Dec 9, 2020

DCS Technology Solution Services Pre-Proposal Conference and Webinar

The DCS Technology Solution Services (TSS) Request for Offer (RFO) has been posted to the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD). The posting number is: DIR-CPO-TMP-435. Responses to the RFO are due November 1, 2019, 2:00 p.m., CST.

Technology Topic Dec 9, 2020

DIR Releases Application for Cybersecurity Training Program Certification Under HB 3834

AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is now accepting applications to certify cybersecurity training programs.

Technology Topic Jan 19, 2021

DCS Mainframe Services Pre-Proposal Conference and Webinar

The DCS Mainframe Services Request for Offer (RFO) has been posted to the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD). The posting number is: DIR-CPO-TMP-439. Responses to the RFO are due October 11, 2019, 2:00 p.m., CST.