§ 143B-1365 – Data centers.
143B-1365. Data centers. (a) The State CIO shall create an inventory of data center operations in the executive branch and shall develop and implement a detailed, written plan for consolidation of agency data centers in the most efficient manner possible. By May 1, 2016, the State CIO shall present a report on the data center […]
§ 143B-1370 – Communications services.
143B-1370. Communications services. (a) The State CIO shall exercise authority for telecommunications and other communications included in information technology relating to the internal management and operations of State agencies. In discharging that responsibility, the State CIO shall do the following: (1) Develop standards for a State network. (2) Develop a detailed plan for the standardization […]
§ 143B-1371 – Communications services for local governmental entities and other entities.
143B-1371. Communications services for local governmental entities and other entities. (a) The State CIO shall provide cities, counties, and other local governmental entities with access to communications systems or services established by the Department under this Part for State agencies. Access shall be provided on the same cost basis that applies to State agencies. (b) […]
§ 143B-1372 – Statewide electronic web presence; annual report.
143B-1372. Statewide electronic web presence; annual report. (a) The Department shall plan, develop, implement, and operate a statewide electronic web presence, to include mobile, in order to (i) increase the convenience of members of the public in conducting online transactions with, and obtaining information from, State government and (ii) facilitate the public’s interactions and communications […]
§ 143B-1357 – Purchase of certain computer equipment and televisions by State agencies and governmental entities prohibited.
143B-1357. Purchase of certain computer equipment and televisions by State agencies and governmental entities prohibited. (a) No State agency, local political subdivision of the State, or other public body shall purchase computer equipment or televisions, as defined in G.S. 130A-309.131, or enter into a contract with any manufacturer that the State CIO determines is not […]
§ 143B-1358 – Refurbished computer equipment purchasing program.
143B-1358. Refurbished computer equipment purchasing program. (a) The Department of Information Technology and the Department of Administration, with the administrative support of the Information Technology Strategic Sourcing Office, shall offer State and local governmental entities the option of purchasing refurbished computer equipment from registered computer equipment refurbishers whenever most appropriate to meet the needs of […]
§ 143B-1342 – Dispute resolution.
143B-1342. Dispute resolution. (a) Agency Request for Review. – In any instance where the State CIO has denied or suspended the approval of an information technology project, has cancelled the project, or has denied an agency’s request for deviation, the affected State agency may request that the Governor review the State CIO’s decision. The agency […]
§ 143B-1343 – Standardization.
143B-1343. Standardization. The State CIO shall establish consistent standards for the purchase of agency hardware and software that reflect identified, documented agency needs. (2015-241, s. 7A.2(b).)
§ 143B-1344 – Legacy applications.
143B-1344. Legacy applications. Participating agency legacy applications shall be moved to the Department once a detailed plan is coordinated and in place for the successful transition of a specific application to the Department. The Department shall identify situations where multiple agencies are using legacy systems with similar capabilities and shall prepare plans to consolidate these […]
§ 143B-1350 – Procurement of information technology.
143B-1350. Procurement of information technology. (a) The State CIO is responsible for establishing policies and procedures for information technology procurement for State agencies. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department shall procure all information technology goods and services for participating agencies and shall approve information technology procurements for separate agencies. The State CIO may […]