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Chapter 4 – Information Technology

Article 5 – IT Standards

Revised April 9, 2002

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42020.2 Purpose

  • The purpose of this Policy is to facilitate the inter-organizational sharing and exchange of equipment, data, software, and personnel. The use of these EDPElectronic Data Processing (see IT) standards shall also facilitate communication:

    • Between the Department and other State agencies.

    • Between the Department and its EDPElectronic Data Processing (see IT) vendors.

    • Between the Department and its EDPElectronic Data Processing (see IT) information providers/recipients.

    • Among the various organizational units within the Department.

  • Adherence to established EDPElectronic Data Processing (see IT) standards should result in improved communication, improved product quality, decreased development time and costs, improved project control, and reduced maintenance costs.