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	Three state IT policies issued
	IGD Statewide IT Policy, August 2005
	The Ohio Office of Information Technology recently issued three new state IT policies following a collaborative development and an open comment period.

	State advisory work group highly satisfied with the process
	IGD Statewide IT Policy, January 2005
	Participants surveyed said they were highly satisfied with the process of the Enterprise Desktop Hardware Standardization Initiative Advisory Work Group. The advisory work group, comprised of the staff from 24 agencies, boards and commissions, met from April through October to develop state desktop and laptop hardware standards and a standards revision process.

	Web site summarizes notable Ohio IT legislation
	IGD Statewide IT Policy, January 2005
	The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is now providing an online summary report of information technology-related Ohio legislation. Updated regularly throughout each session, the online legislative report lists bills under consideration in the Ohio General Assembly that may have an impact on the State of Ohio’s acquisition and use of information technology.

	Revised state telecomm policies issued
	IGD Statewide IT Policy, December 2004
	The Ohio Office of Information Technology recently issued revisions to two policies related to state telecommunications services, State of Ohio IT policy ITP-H.2, "Use of State Telephones," and State of Ohio IT Policy ITP-H.6, "Telecommunications Utility Services."

	OIT launches Web site
	Office of Information Technology, July 2004
	The new Web site, located at http://oit.ohio.gov, was developed as a communication vehicle for disseminating information about the Office of Information Technology to state and local government agencies, state IT professionals, IT suppliers and the general public.

	Statewide desktop and laptop hardware standards released for comment
	Statewide IT Policy, July 2004
	The Enterprise Desktop Hardware Standardization Advisory Work Group released a set of proposed desktop and laptop hardware standards to agency chief information officers for comment July 16.

	Revised state telecomm policies released for comment
	Statewide IT Policy, July 2004
	Revisions to two policies related to state telecommunications services have been drafted by the Ohio Office of Information Technology.

	Live Help serves 21,000 during first year
	Office of the State Chief Information Officer, May 2004
	"When can I expect my tax refund?" "Is the name for my new business being used by anyone else in Ohio?" "Where do I apply for a driver’s license?" Time was that typical questions like these about state government could only be asked with a phone stuck to one’s ear. The Internet has changed that

	DAS builds customer-focused Web site
	DAS Office of Communications, July 2003
	The DAS Web site was redesigned during fiscal year 2002 to better enable customers to find information. The customer-centric site, which is based on the State of Ohio Web portal, features multiple means of navigation.

	IT security training available
	ITG Statewide IT Policy, March 2004
	Free training is being offered by the Ohio Office of Information Technology to help state agency professionals better understand the management-level issues of IT security.

	Keep computers in homes and small businesses safe from cyber attacks
	ITG Statewide IT Policy, March 2004
	The typical Ohio home or small business may not seem to be a likely target for terrorists, but computers in both locations frequently are not secure and could be used by hackers to launch attacks against large computer networks, according to experts.

	Strategic plan provides roadmap for electronic government
	DAS Office of the Chief Information Officer, July 2003
	The Governor’s Council on Electronic Commerce, led by the Ohio chief information officer, released its comprehensive strategic plan during fiscal year 2002 to offer state services and commercial information through the latest digital technology.

	Greg Jackson ranked IT leader
	DAS Office of the Chief Information Officer, January 2004
	Computerworld, a national publication covering news from the IT manager’s perspective, has named Ohio Chief Information Officer Greg Jackson as one of its Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2004.

	Six new state IT policies issued
	CSD Statewide IT Policy, December 2002
	To provide a foundation for the security of information and services held in the public trust by state government, the Department of Administrative Services recently issued state information technology (IT) security policies, pursuant to §125.021 of the Ohio Revised Code.

	DAS surveys customers, makes changes
	DAS Office of Quality, June 2002
	DAS recently surveyed customer agencies to measure satisfaction and to elicit suggestions for improvements.

	Center for Digital Government ranks Ohio ninth
	CSD Statewide IT Policy, January 2002
	The State of Ohio posted its highest marks yet in a national survey of states offering online services.

	Ohio ties for first in Center for Digital Government survey
	CSD Statewide IT Policy, November 2002
	The State of Ohio continues to climb in the Digital State Survey, a state-by-state survey of online government services.

	State IT security policy official receives certification
	ITGD Statewide IT Policy, July 2003
	William Yang, state IT security policy officer, recently was named a Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

	DAS refines its approach to statewide technology management
	DAS Office of the Chief Information Officer, July 2003
	To keep pace with the increasing role technology plays in the delivery of government services, the organizational structure of DAS statewide IT responsibilities have been revamped. The reorganization is designed to further enhance the state’s return on its IT investments.

	Consolidated procurement Web site benefits customers
	CSD Office of Acquisition Management/GSD Office of Procurement Services
	DAS has consolidated the two procurement Web sites maintained by the Office of Acquisition Management and Office of Procurement Services to make it easier for state agencies to locate contract information regarding goods and services.

	Users shape MyOhio.gov to suit their needs
	Office of the State Chief Information Officer, March 2003
	An enhanced State of Ohio Web page is up and running, but how it looks is up to you.

	CIO Jackson recognized as IT pioneer
	DAS Office of the State Chief Information Officer, March 2003
	Government Technology Magazine has ranked Greg Jackson, DAS assistant director and Ohio Chief Infor- mation Officer, among the nation’s leading public- sector IT professionals.


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