Computing Services ISO's Distributed Computing Services provides numerous state government entities with personal computer and local area network support. Distributed Computing Services established a shared network to provide a set of common tools and resources to be used by employees to facilitate communications, provide access to vital information resources and to facilitate work group activities. The network provides access to shared printers throughout the office. It supports file sharing, allowing documents, spreadsheets and databases to be available to users as access is needed.
Network security allows files to accessible by all users or only specified users.
The network also provides access to the OIR mainframe systems and to the Internet. A statewide e-mail system has been established to provide for communication among State Government employees. Dialup services are also available to OIR employees via the network. Once approved, procurement documents are submitted.