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Last Updated: 10/07/2024

Provide tools and resources to execute government functions

Strategy: Provide tools and resources to execute government functions

Agency: 163 - Washington Technology Solutions

A402 - Administrative Activity

Consolidated Technology Services (WaTech) is a proprietary agency responsible for providing technology services at cost-recoverable prices to state, local, and tribal governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Administrative Activity supports agency management which includes executive leadership, communications, legal services, finance, performance management, human resources, administrative support, internal application development and agency support, customer relations, administrative support, strategic architecture and facilities. (Consolidated Technology Services Revolving Account–Nonappropriated)

Account FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTE 285.0 284.8 284.9
001 - General Fund
State 25,926,000 27,110,000 53,036,000
Federal 134,292,000 134,292,000
001 - General Fund Totals 25,926,000 161,402,000 187,328,000
458 - WA Technology Solutions Revolv Acct
Non-Appropriated 37,030,000 37,300,000 74,330,000
FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTES 142.5 142.4 142.5
GFS 5,926,000.0 27,110,000.0 33,036,000.0
Other 18,515,000.0 152,942,000.0 171,457,000.0
Totals 24,441,000.0 180,052,000.0 204,493,000.0
Expected Results

* Provide leadership on the innovative use of information technology to accomplish the state's business goals; * Set strategic direction for the state's information technology infrastructure and a full range of information technology services at competitive prices; * Deliver internal services that leverage technology and resources to continually improve processes, reduce costs, and mitigate legal and business risks associated with managing the agency's finances and human resources.

A403 - Manage the State’s Data Network

Data Network Services plans, implements, and manages Washington State’s enterprise network, including network firewall security, internet access, and network connectivity to hundreds of customer locations. These networks provide connectivity between government systems and customers who require access to the applications and data residing on those systems. Consolidated Technology Services (WaTech) supports three governmental data networks. These include the State Metropolitan Optical Network (SMON) on the capitol campus in Olympia and locations within Lacey and Tumwater; the State Governmental Network (SGN) of state government agencies; and the Intergovernmental Network (IGN) that links cities and counties with state agencies. (Consolidated Technology Services Revolving Account–Nonappropriated)

Account FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTE 109.4 109.4 109.4
458 - WA Technology Solutions Revolv Acct
Non-Appropriated 73,190,000 68,550,000 141,740,000
FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTES 54.7 54.7 54.7
GFS
Other 38,531,000.0 35,785,000.0 74,316,000.0
Totals 38,531,000.0 35,785,000.0 74,316,000.0
Expected Results

CTS provides connectivity and data bandwidth to state and local government organizations so they can stay connected to state networks to conduct business.

A407 - Store and Distribute Data

Consolidated Technology Services (WaTech) provides a broad range of server based enterprise business solutions. These services improve efficiency for state government by providing hardware and software, staff expertise and support, data center facilities, and data storage. Specific services include server hosting, server management, electronic mailing lists, Web site hosting, data transfer security, content management for Web sites, portable digital assistants, online payment processing, video/audio streaming, and billing support. With these technologies customers can facilitate communications, integrate applications, gain quality and reliable server management, utilize report and document management capabilities, transfer sensitive data securely between organizations, and manage electronic mailing lists. This activity also includes the operation and maintenance of the State Data Center (SDC), which is one of the premier data center programs in the state with regards to security, reliability, resilience, skilled operations and energy efficiency. All of WaTech centrally managed IT services are housed in and delivered from SDC-managed facilities. This includes statewide networks, cloud connectivity, high performance compute and storage, data security and state government’s most important business data and applications. Multiple data centers are linked to ensure crucial government systems continue to operate during times of disaster. In addition, many state, local and federal agencies, tribes, and public-benefit nonprofits co-locate their agency-owned IT systems in SDC facilities allowing them to focus on managing their business applications rather than on operating an expensive data center complex. Customer agencies and constituents are assured that the state’s critical information systems are operating as efficiently as possible and are accessible, available and secure 24/7, 365 days a year. (Consolidated Technology Services Revolving Account–Nonappropriated)

Account FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTE 120.0 120.0 120.0
458 - WA Technology Solutions Revolv Acct
State 79,374,000 79,374,000 158,748,000
Non-Appropriated 47,257,000 45,264,000 92,521,000
458 - WA Technology Solutions Revolv Acct Totals 126,631,000 124,638,000 251,269,000
FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTES 60.0 60.0 60.0
GFS
Other 65,100,000.0 64,203,000.0 129,303,000.0
Totals 65,100,000.0 64,203,000.0 129,303,000.0

000430 - External customer use of Enterprise Server Technology (Community Cloud)

External customer use of Enterprise Server Technology (Community Cloud)
Biennium Period Actual Target
2023-25 Q1 0 0
2023-25 Q2 0 0
2023-25 Q3 574 0
2023-25 Q4 0 0
2023-25 Q5 0 0
2023-25 Q6 0 0
2023-25 Q7 0 0
2023-25 Q8 0 0

A408 - Secure Data and Networks

Consolidated Technology Services (WaTech) secures and protects the state's critical assets and information by providing constant monitoring of state networks to detect, prevent and respond to cyber-attacks and providing secure access services. This includes malware and intrusion detection; incident response in the event of a cyber-attack (assessing the scope of an attack and assisting with system recovery); security design reviews and security risk assessments. (Consolidated Technology Services Revolving Account–State)

Account FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTE 91.4 91.4 91.4
458 - WA Technology Solutions Revolv Acct
State 16,890,000 16,920,000 33,810,000
Non-Appropriated 34,896,000 33,535,000 68,431,000
458 - WA Technology Solutions Revolv Acct Totals 51,786,000 50,455,000 102,241,000
FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTES 45.7 45.7 45.7
GFS
Other 25,917,000.0 25,302,000.0 51,219,000.0
Totals 25,917,000.0 25,302,000.0 51,219,000.0
Expected Results

CTS will protect state networks from virus attacks and other Internet threats that can have a significant impact on normal government operations. The goal is to successfully mitigate any major incidents without any major disruptive events.

A411 - Enterprise Mainframe Computing

Consolidated Technology Services (WaTech) provides 24 hour, year round shared and dedicated mainframe processing services for customers on IBM System/390 platform. The mainframe platform processes millions of transactions each day for state agencies and the public in the areas of social services, employment, corrections, business regulation, finance and retirement systems, health care, and natural resources. Computing services on the mainframe platform include technical support services for shared and agency software products and output in multiple media formats. (Consolidated Technology Services Revolving Account–Nonappropriated)

Account FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTE 6.0 6.0 6.0
458 - WA Technology Solutions Revolv Acct
Non-Appropriated 18,241,000 18,632,000 36,873,000
FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTES 3.0 3.0 3.0
GFS
Other 9,124,000.0 9,324,000.0 18,448,000.0
Totals 9,124,000.0 9,324,000.0 18,448,000.0
Expected Results

CTS will improve the overall efficiency, reliability, and total cost-of-ownership of processing large-scale jobs in state government by aggregating staff expertise, data center facility costs, disaster recovery, data storage, and 24X7 availability. CTS provides mainframe computing to more than 230 customers. Output measures track agency use of these services. Typical monthly outputs exceed 100 million mainframe transactions, 1.5 million warrants printed, 43,000 microfiche produced, and 7,000,000 pages printed.

A413 - Voice Telephony Services

CTS offers a wide range of telecommunications voice services including installing, operating, and maintaining Private Branch Exchange systems that deliver telephony services, local and long distance telephone services, voice mail, audio conference calling services including operator assisted, video conferencing, web collaboration, interactive voice recognition, call center services, and directory assistance. (Consolidated Technology Services Revolving Account–Nonappropriated)

Account FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTE 53.2 53.2 53.2
458 - WA Technology Solutions Revolv Acct
Non-Appropriated 32,096,000 34,321,000 66,417,000
FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTES 26.6 26.6 26.6
GFS
Other 16,077,000.0 17,233,000.0 33,310,000.0
Totals 16,077,000.0 17,233,000.0 33,310,000.0
Expected Results

CTS provides voice telephony services to more than 500 customers. CTS currently tracks and reports long distance usage in minutes per month, conference calls per month, the total number of conference call participants per month, and Private Branch Exchange (PBX) telephone lines used by customers.

A409 - Establish IT Policy and Standards

The OCIO establishes the technology strategy for the state and provides the policy, standards and decision framework for implementing this strategy. Activities include the development of statewide information technology policy, oversight of major IT projects, preparation of technical IT standards and evaluation of the technical merits of proposed projects. (Consolidated Technology Services Revolving Account–State)

Account FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTE 97.6 98.6 98.1
001 - General Fund
State 3,000,000 4,500,000 7,500,000
458 - WA Technology Solutions Revolv Acct
State 26,205,000 30,170,000 56,375,000
Non-Appropriated 17,281,000 24,490,000 41,771,000
458 - WA Technology Solutions Revolv Acct Totals 43,486,000 54,660,000 98,146,000
FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTES 48.8 49.8 49.3
GFS 1,500,000.0 3,000,000.0 4,500,000.0
Other 21,394,000.0 28,236,000.0 49,630,000.0
Totals 22,894,000.0 31,236,000.0 54,130,000.0
Expected Results

* Provide strategic direction and enterprise architecture for state government * Enable standardization and consolidation of IT infrastructure * Establish standards and policies for efficient and consistent operations * Educate and inform policy leaders * Create and nurture a cohesive operating IT community * Bring technology expertise to improve the business of government * Develop and publish an updated state IT strategic plan

B010 - Support Enterprise IT Systems

Consolidated Technology Services (WaTech) provides enterprise financial and administrative systems to state government. CTS currently supports dozens of applications of various size, complexity and user base, including the state's general ledger accounting system, HR/payroll system, budget development and allotment systems, fiscal note system, travel and expense management system, procurement and contracts systems, and enterprise reporting and business intelligence tools. This activity helps reduce the total cost of government by providing systems all agencies can use reducing the need and cost for individual agency applications. System support activities include user training and help desk support. (Consolidated Technology Services Revolving Account–Nonappropriated)

Account FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTE 4.6 4.6 4.6
001 - General Fund
State 394,000 400,000 794,000
458 - WA Technology Solutions Revolv Acct
Non-Appropriated 443,000 699,000 1,142,000
FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTES 2.3 2.3 2.3
GFS 197,000.0 200,000.0 397,000.0
Other 224,000.0 356,000.0 580,000.0
Totals 421,000.0 556,000.0 977,000.0
Expected Results

CTS will maximize the value of the state's investments in financial and administrative systems, and streamline business processes to make it easier for state employees to perform their jobs. By doing this, CTS will also provide easy, timely access to valuable information to improve decision making and operational effectiveness. These efforts will drive an enterprise-wide framework that supports the cost-effective delivery of a modern, secure, integrated suite of financial and administrative systems.

B011 - Website Support Services for State Agencies

State government's Access Washington Web portal http://access.wa.gov, the Ask George search tool, and the state's intranet portal "Inside Washington" are developed and supported by Consolidated Technology Services (WaTech). The statewide Web portals deliver the single face of WA government. This team also provides agencies with Web site development services using the latest technologies. (Consolidated Technology Services Revolving Account–Nonappropriated)

Account FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTE 14.4 14.4 14.4
458 - WA Technology Solutions Revolv Acct
Non-Appropriated 9,648,000 8,853,000 18,501,000
FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTES 7.2 7.2 7.2
GFS
Other 4,832,000.0 4,446,000.0 9,278,000.0
Totals 4,832,000.0 4,446,000.0 9,278,000.0
Expected Results

Usage of the Ask George search tool, as well as Inside Washington and Access Washington continues to increase.

B013 - Network And Desktop Support Services to State Agencies

Consolidated Technology Services (WaTech) provides desktop, helpdesk and network support to the Department of Enterprise Services, the Office of Financial Management, the Governor's Office, several small agencies, and other parts of WaTech,. (Consolidated Technology Services Revolving Account–Nonappropriated)

Account FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTE 39.0 45.0 42.0
458 - WA Technology Solutions Revolv Acct
State 4,552,000 7,072,000 11,624,000
Non-Appropriated 2,226,000 2,226,000
458 - WA Technology Solutions Revolv Acct Totals 4,552,000 9,298,000 13,850,000
FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTES 19.5 25.5 22.5
GFS
Other 2,298,000.0 5,931,000.0 8,229,000.0
Totals 2,298,000.0 5,931,000.0 8,229,000.0
Expected Results

CTS will reduce the cost of information technology support.