Department of Technology Services Overview

The Department of Technology Services (DTS) was established on July 9, 2005, by the Governor's Reorganization Plan Number 2, which consolidated the Stephen P. Teale Data Center, the California Health and Human Services Agency Data Center, and the Department of General Services, Office of Network Services; and realigned the information technology infrastructure of the Executive Branch.

The goal of consolidation and realignment is to substantially improve the performance of the Executive Branch in managing its information technology infrastructure with particular focus on:

1. Receiving best value in the acquisition, management and operation of its information technology infrastructure and resources;
2. Realizing the most appropriate levels of security, quality and risk management; and
3. Ensuring that agency core competencies are reinforced and respected.

The Department of Technology Services, which serves under the jurisdiction of the State and Consumer Services Agency, currently operates from the following four campus environments:

1. Cannery - formerly the California Health and Human Services Agency Data Center (HHSDC)
2. Gold Camp - formerly the Stephen P. Teale Data Center
3. Statewide Telecommunications and Network Division (STND) - formerly Office of Network Services
4. DTS Training & Event Center - formerly the HHSDC Training Center.

Prior to the consolidation, these campuses had built strong reputations by creating partnerships between high-technology industry and government, allowing them to offer comprehensive, cost-effective services to various California public agencies. Collectively, they now enable the Department of Technology Services to provide reliable computing using powerful mainframe and server-based systems, network and telecommunications solutions, electronic messaging, and training to customers throughout the State. Currently, the Gold Camp and Cannery campuses serve over 500 state and local customers, and the STND CALNET system provides the statewide wireless area network and telecommunications services for over 150 state and 2000 local government customers. The DTS Training & Event Center conducts approximately 500 classes and serves over 5,000 students each year.