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• Information Management Services

  This service provides for the development, execution and supervision of programs, plans, policies, practices and procedures that properly manage the full data lifecycle needs of an enterprise.

• Enterprise Architecture

  State of Connecticut Enterprise Architecture (CTEA) Information

• ITSESC

  Information and Telecommunication Systems Executive Steering Committee

• Enterprise Networking Practices & Standards

  The Enterprise Networking Services (ENS) group, in conjunction with other Agencies, establishes the Network domain of the Enterprise Wide Technical Architecture Standards on network implementations and approved vendors.

• Metropolitan Area Network

  The Enterprise Network Services (ENS) group builds and supports the State of Connecticut Metropolitan Area Network which connects 18 large sites in the greater Hartford area with metro Ethernet connections between 1G and 20G speeds. This connectivity serves 35 state agencies with access to the State’s Data Centers located in geographically diverse areas of the state.

• Network Management and Support

  The Enterprise Network Services (ENS) supports numerous network infrastructures. The ENS support methodology consists of configuring network infrastructure devices with management protocols and through the use of centralized servers collect alerts, alarms, events and traps that report the network status.

• Networking Services (DNS, DHCP)

  The Enterprise Network Services (ENS) group supports the provisioning of key networking services including Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) for customers on both the state’s intranet and in the external facing application domains.

• Public Safety Data Network

  The Public Safety Data Network (PSDN) is an ultra-high-speed fiber optic data network that serves as a dedicated transport infrastructure and interconnectivity pathway for public safety and government applications and services throughout the state.

• Custom Application Development

  The Applications Development Group of the Department of Administrative Services / Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS) is committed to the design, development, implementation and integration of computer information systems in support of State of Connecticut Agencies and DAS Service Areas.

• Enterprise Licensing System (eLicense)

  The Enterprise License System is a commercial off the shelf application that agencies can utilize for their licensing and credentialing needs.

• Statewide Data Center Facilities

  DAS/BITS provides data processing center services in our Tier II redundant data centers located in Groton, Connecticut (GDC) and Springfield, Massachusetts (SDC).

• Cyber Security Awareness

  Cybersecurity is a necessary consideration for individuals and families as well as governments and businesses. There are a few links below to get you started in securing your cyber information and assets.

• Multi-factor Authentication

  Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a method of computer access control in which a user is granted access only after successfully presenting several separate pieces of evidence to an authentication mechanism.

• Virtual Private Network (VPN) Service

  A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a network technology that creates a secure network connection over a public network such as the Internet or a private network owned by a service provider.

• Enterprise Infrastructure Services

  The Department of Administrative Services Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (DAS/BITS) Unified Communications Division maintains the local area network within shared-tenant locations for Executive Branch agencies.