Texas Department of Information Resources

CampusGuard's InfoSec Awareness Training Certified by the Texas Department of Information Resources

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CampusGuard, a full-service cybersecurity and compliance services firm, received certification to implement its Information Security Awareness training for state and local government employees from the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), effective September 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CampusGuard, a full-service cybersecurity and compliance services firm, received certification to implement its Information Security Awareness training for state and local government employees from the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), effective September 1, 2023.
  • According to Section 2054.519 of the Texas Government Code , CampusGuard's cybersecurity training program met the required criteria:
    focus on forming information security habits and procedures that protect information resources;
    teach best practices for detecting, assessing, reporting, and addressing information security threats; and
    "CampusGuard delivers comprehensive online training promoting employee engagement and comprehension, while satisfying all compliance requirements and information security needs," said Katie Johnson, manager, operations support and online training product lead for CampusGuard.
  • All state and local government entities must train their employees annually using a certified training program.
  • Learn how CampusGuard's Online Training Program can help your organization meet compliance regulations and reinforce cybersecurity best practices with your employees.

UpGuard Achieves Certification for TX-RAMP (Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program)

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UpGuard, the third-party risk and attack surface management platform, announced that it has achieved certification under TX-RAMP (Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program), demonstrating its ongoing commitment to managing customer data securely and in line with evolving regulatory requirements.

Key Points: 
  • Leading third-party risk and attack surface management platform now certified for state agencies in Texas.
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UpGuard, the third-party risk and attack surface management platform, announced that it has achieved certification under TX-RAMP (Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program), demonstrating its ongoing commitment to managing customer data securely and in line with evolving regulatory requirements.
  • "Achieving TX-RAMP certification reflects the strict security standards embedded into our processes, products, and infrastructure at UpGuard," said Kaushik Sen, Chief Marketing Officer at UpGuard.
  • UpGuard's TX-RAMP certification comes in addition to its alignment with ISO/IEC 27001 and annual SOC 2, Type II certification.

Rackspace Technology Awarded a New Cloud Cooperative Services Contract by Texas Department of Information Resources

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology ® (NASDAQ: RXT), a leading end-to-end multicloud technology solutions provider, today announced that it has been awarded a new Cloud Cooperative Services (DIR Contract #DIR-CPO-5186) contract with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts Program.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rackspace Technology ® (NASDAQ: RXT), a leading end-to-end multicloud technology solutions provider, today announced that it has been awarded a new Cloud Cooperative Services (DIR Contract #DIR-CPO-5186) contract with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts Program.
  • The contract provides the State of Texas the ability to purchase Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Miscellaneous as a Service (MaaS), Cloud Broker, and Related Services through a streamlined procurement process and accelerates the delivery of services for Rackspace Technology.
  • “Since Rackspace Technology has been evaluated, selected and awarded to do business with Texas government entities, public sector customers in Texas will have the ability to procure cloud services without having to go through a public bid process,” said Rick Rosenberg, Vice President, and GM of Rackspace Technology Government Solutions.
  • Rackspace Technology also leveraged its strong relationships with DIR cloud service providers Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to expand DIR’s cloud strategy.

Kinetech and Rackspace announce Webinar on Digitally Modernizing Public Services with Low Code in a Mobile-First/Cloud-First World

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kinetech Cloud, LLC, a leading low code pioneer, is excited to announce a new webinar titled "Digitally Modernizing Public Services with Low Code in a Mobile-First / Cloud-First World." The event will be co-hosted with Rackspace on May 30th at 2pm and is tailored for DIR approved purchasers.

Key Points: 
  • Kinetech and Rackspace announce a webinar for the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) approved buyers.
  • The session will be conducted via Zoom, and attendees may sign up on the Rackspace website to receive the access link.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kinetech Cloud, LLC, a leading low code pioneer, is excited to announce a new webinar titled "Digitally Modernizing Public Services with Low Code in a Mobile-First / Cloud-First World."
  • Attendees will learn how governments and municipalities across the world are digitally modernizing public services with low code in a mobile-first/cloud-first world.

ABBYY Expands Strategic Partnerships to Accelerate Modernization of Government Agencies

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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ABBYY today announced it has expanded its partnerships that serve state and local government agencies.

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  • ABBYY today announced it has expanded its partnerships that serve state and local government agencies.
  • Among ABBYY’s expanded partnerships is MCCi , which was recently named as a company to watch in the annual GovTech 100.
  • MCCi has numerous ongoing initiatives to digitally transform government services, including unemployment and Social Security fraud mitigation and accounts payable automation.
  • To learn more about how government agencies can improve the citizen experience and have their information work smarter, visit https://www.abbyy.com/hub/gov/ai-identify-proofing-is-transforming-gov-s... .

CBTS Announces Partnership with DIR in Texas

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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CBTS, a leading technology provider that delivers communications , cloud , infrastructure , and consulting solutions to clients across North America, is pleased to be awarded a contract with the Texas Department of Information Resources.

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  • CBTS, a leading technology provider that delivers communications , cloud , infrastructure , and consulting solutions to clients across North America, is pleased to be awarded a contract with the Texas Department of Information Resources.
  • The contract will allow CBTS to provide its industry-leading Microsoft Modern Workplace solutions to DIR’s eligible customers, which include academic and research institutions, school districts, and government entities.
  • “Managing legacy VoIP, telephony, and related unified communications solutions is an ongoing challenge for the state organizations we serve,” said CBTS VP & Principal Tony King.
  • “We look forward to working closely with DIR and the organizations they serve to help them fully leverage this powerful communications solution.”

Kinetech & Mendix to Co-Sponsor / Participate in Texas IT - Leadership Forum Nov. 14th in Austin, Texas

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 9, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kinetech and Mendix are excited to announce our participation at the Government Technology IT Leadership Forum in Austin, Texas on November 14, 2022. The event will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin at 6505 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78752.

Key Points: 
  • Kinetech and Mendix are excited to announce our sponsorship and participation at the Government Technology IT Leadership Forum in Austin, Texas on November 14, 2022.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kinetech and Mendix are excited to announce our participation at the Government Technology IT Leadership Forum in Austin, Texas on November 14, 2022.
  • The Texas IT Leadership Forum is the premier event for senior level technology executives and rising leaders.
  • Together, Kinetech and Mendix will be conversing with Information Technology (IT) executives from around Texas about the potential of low-code.

CobbleStone Awarded Contract Renewal from Texas DIR for Simplified CLM Software Procurement

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CobbleStone Software, a leader in contract management software, has been awarded a major contract renewal from the Texas Department of Information Resources.

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CobbleStone Software, a leader in contract management software, has been awarded a major contract renewal from the Texas Department of Information Resources.
  • The Texas DIR cooperative contract DIR-CPO-5081 will expand on the offering of CobbleStone's leading-edge contract management and procurement software platform- CobbleStone Contract Insight.
  • To learn more about CobbleStone Software's leading contract management and procurement software suite, CobbleStone Contract Insight, visit CobbleStone Software.
  • CobbleStone Software is a celebrated leader in contract management software solutions whose flagship CLM software solution CobbleStone Contract Insight expedites contract management, vendor management, eProcurement , and eSourcing processes while offering seamless integrations, ease-of-use, and high scalability.

Chandler Unified School District Deploys Fortinet’s Security Awareness and Training Service

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT), a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced that Chandler Unified School District is providing its more than 5,200 faculty and staff with Fortinets information Security Awareness and Training service to build cyber awareness and to further strengthen the districts security posture.

Key Points: 
  • Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT), a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced that Chandler Unified School District is providing its more than 5,200 faculty and staff with Fortinets information Security Awareness and Training service to build cyber awareness and to further strengthen the districts security posture.
  • Providing further validation, local governments are recognizing Fortinets Security Awareness and Training service customized for school districts as a certified program, including the Texas Department of Information Resources, who added the service to its list of approved and certified cyber training options as part of the statewide employee requirement for cyber awareness training.
  • Fortinets Security Awareness and Training service, with customized learning content for school districts, will help develop cyber-aware culture to prevent these institutions from falling victim to cyberattacks.
  • Learn more about the Service and Training Awareness service customized for K-12 school districts in the U.S.

CobbleStone® Awarded Texas DIR Cooperative Contract For Software Solutions

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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PRINCETON, N.J., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CobbleStone Software, a leading contract management software provider, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Texas DIR cooperative contract DIR-CPO-5081 for its Software Solutions. The contract will expand on the offering of CobbleStone's leading-edge contract management and procurement software platform – CobbleStone Contract Insight®.

Key Points: 
  • CobbleStone Software, a leading contract management software provider, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Texas Department of Information Resources (Texas DIR) cooperative contract DIR-CPO-5081 for its Software Solutions.
  • PRINCETON, N.J., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CobbleStone Software, a leading contract management software provider, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Texas DIR cooperative contract DIR-CPO-5081 for its Software Solutions.
  • To learn more about CobbleStone Software's leading contract management and procurement software suite, CobbleStone Contract Insight, visit CobbleStone Software .
  • CobbleStone Software is a celebrated leader in contract management software solutions whose flagship CLM software solution CobbleStone Contract Insight expedites contract management, vendor management, eProcurement , and eSourcing processes while offering seamless integrations, ease-of-use, and high scalability.