The data center services project is part of the State of Texas’ long term strategy to improve government, reduce costs, and increase return on investment in information technology. Research initiatives and position papers on this topic are presented below:

Business Case Reports

Information about file formats.

Note: If you have a sight-impairment and require assistance with these reports, please contact Thomas Johnson at (512) 936-6592.

• Grant Thornton Data Center Cost Assessment Report – May 19, 2009 – PDF (2.3 MB)
• Grant Thornton Data Center Cost Assessment Report – February 21, 2009 – PDF (481 KB)
• Grant Thornton Data Center Cost Assessment Report – PDF (1.97 MB)
• Data Center Business Case Assessment (2005)

Other Reports

• DCS Evaluation and Remediation Strategy (2009)

• Fiscal 2007 Data Center Services Status Report

• Fiscal 2006 Data Center Services Status Report

Send questions or comments to datacenterservices@dir.texas.gov.