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STANDARDS BIT has established standard practices for development, processing and services
BIT Standards
why?
  • Rules and regulations are essential to any well managed organization. Standards are valuable to our clients because of the cost savings, faster support and reliable technology infrastructure. They serve to establish uniform practices and common techniques used as guidelines to measure performance.

    For example, with one standard email system, a small number of administrators can maintain a system supporting all of state government. If the state had two email systems, the number of administrators and support staff would double with no corresponding benefit in functionality. The same principle applies to system designs, writing programs and setting up operations in a data processing center. All of which require certain individual skills, standard policies, procedures and equipment.

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important!
  • Vendors who are actively pursuing IT business opportunities with the State of South Dakota must also comply with the Information Technology Security Policy. For security purposes, this content is not for public consumption, however a modified version is available for you here.
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FINANCE BIT Finance Office
BIT Rates and Information
  • Development >
    Analysis, design, programming, implementation and maintenance of the state’s information systems.
  • Data Center >
    Provides enterprise computer processing services for state government agencies, higher education, constitutional offices and the Unified Judicial System (UJS)..
  • Telecommunications >
    Provides all support for hardware/software, Active Directory accounts required for access to network, telephone access, videoconferencing, and more.
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South Dakota BIT Standard Products

Information as it relates to standardized hardware and software.

Adaptive Technology
Adaptive Technology List >
The Adaptive Technology list was created and updated with assistance from the technology staff from DakotaLink in Rapid City, South Dakota. These products assure that state employees are using the same assistive hardware and software that all South Dakotans with assistive technology needs are using. This also allows BIT to test applications and verify their functionality with these technologies to ensure those using them have access to the necessary resources available to accomplish their job.
Building and Door Security Hardware/Software
Building and Door Security Hardware/Software List >
Door security is standardized for state government buildings. For more information or to request this type of system, please contact the BIT Service Desk with the following information:
  1. Agency Name
  2. Agency Contact
  3. Building Location and Address
Digital Conferencing Hardware
Digital Conferencing Hardware>
Digital Conferencing Hardware includes technology for use by state employees. The items listed in these categories have been tested and approved for use with the State's PC-based conferencing solution.
GIS/GPS
The State of South Dakota currently uses ArcGIS products for GIS/GPS purposes. Please contact Mark Freund if you have any questions about these products.
Network Hardware
Please contact the BIT Service Desk if you need assistance ordering network hardware; such as a switch, router or network adapter.
Server Hardware/Software
Server Hardware/Software List >
Please contact the BIT Service Desk if you need assistance ordering server hardware and/or software; such as a network operating system, virtual, authentication and email servers along with database services.
Software: Agency Use
Agency Use Software List >
User software standards are central to information sharing, particularly for applications used in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and email. Developing state software standards greatly improves information sharing and will also improve the compatibility of information and documents exchanged between state agencies and outside entities.
Software: Development Use
Development Software List >
Development software products are for BIT development staff only.
User Hardware
User Hardware List >
User hardware includes the current technology available along with the current needs of state employees. The items listed in these categories have been tested for compatibility and approved for usage.
Vendor and Client Security Requirements
Websites or applications developed for state agencies must meet minimum guidelines. The State of South Dakota reserves the right to perform security, load, vulnerability, PCI compliance, performance, and other scans and tests against any application supported by state funds at any time. Software developed or purchased on behalf of the State of South Dakota, with state funds, or provided in any manner to support state functions or interact with state data must be in compliance with BIT Standards including, but not limited to: standards for security, file naming conventions, executable module names, job control language, systems software, and systems software release levels, temporary work areas, executable program size, forms management, network access, tape management, and job stream procedures prior to the installation and acceptance of a project. Learn more about the vendor and client security requirements.