Cloud Center of Excellence; establish for phased-in cloud computing and storage by state agencies and governing authorities.
What changed between versions
Changed the Cloud Center of Excellence implementation period from five years to two years, with all milestones now due by July 1, 2027 instead of extending to 2030.
Created a new Technology Innovation Fund to support digital transformation projects through grants, matching funds, or loans, funded by the General Fund, public-private partnerships, federal grants, and donations.
Updated department references from MDITS to ITS throughout the bill to reflect the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services name change.
Added eligibility criteria for the Technology Innovation Fund, allowing state agencies, educational institutions, nonprofits, and private sector partners to apply for funding.
Added a new definition for 'State Data Center' to clarify what facilities are considered enterprise computing resources managed by the department.
Removed the requirement to bring forward Section 25-53-21 for possible amendments, replacing it with new provisions establishing the Technology Innovation Fund.
