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November 25, 2024

Joe Jackson named State of Utah Chief Technology Officer

DTS is thrilled to welcome Joe Jackson as our new Chief Technology Officer! Joe brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to the role, having served as our Chief Enterprise Architect for the past two years. During his time at DTS, Joe has consistently demonstrated innovative thinking and a deep commitment to improving government services
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November 25, 2024

DTS Employees Receive Public Safety Partnership Award

Chelsey Burns, Chris Maughan, Pam Greenspon, and Travis Workman were honored at the 2024 Department of Public Safety awards banquet with a partnership award. The award was given for their success in implementing the Domestic Violence Lethality Assessment Tool that law enforcement uses to help determine the potential danger a victim may be in, gather crucial data needed for study
October 30, 2024

DTS and the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Partner to Deliver Wireless Connectivity to Department of Workforce Services (DWS) Tiny Home Shelter

The Division of Technology Services (DTS) is collaborating with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) to provide essential wireless connectivity to the Department of Workforce Services’ new tiny home shelter to help the homeless in Salt Lake City. This innovative project, consisting of 27 homes and a guard building, requires reliable around-the-clock internet access for residents and staff. Thanks to strong partnerships between DTS and
September 26, 2024

Utah Receives “A” Grade in Government Technology Survey

The Center for Digital Government announced that Utah again topped the Digital States Survey. Conducted every two years, the survey evaluates states’ use of technology to improve service delivery, increase capacity, streamline operations, and reach policy goals and assigns each state a grade based on quantifiable results.  Utah is one of nine states that achieved an “A” grade. The grade
August 23, 2024

2024 DTS Annual Report

The 2024 DTS Annual Report is now available here. Utah is consistently ranked first overall in delivering digital government services, and is recognized for progress and innovation in the delivery of online services in government. The state of Utah has been a leader in delivering online government services and information for many years. More than 1,400 online services are available
July 2, 2024

Migration to WP Engine

The Digital Experience Team (DXP)  is thrilled to announce the successful migration of 148 websites from various WordPress installations to a centralized and managed hosting solution on WordPress Engine. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for DTS in our ongoing commitment to enhancing the State of Utah’s online presence and delivering exceptional user experiences. The transition to WordPress Engine
July 2, 2024

State of Utah VPN Upgrade

The State of Utah Division of Technology Services upgraded the current Global Protect VPN on June 27. Employees who connect to the State of Utah VPN will see a different screen when logging in. The step-by-step instructions are available here.  Follow these instructions and login to the VPN on all your devices between Friday, June 28 and close of business
December 13, 2023

Utah Ranked #1 in Delivering Digital Government Services

State of Utah ranked first overall by national research and advisory institute The Center for Digital Government ranked Utah first overall in the 2023 State Government Experience Awards. The Awards recognize progress and innovation in the delivery of online services in government at the state and local level. Utah has finished in the top three of the Center’s rankings every
November 30, 2023

Utah Design System

Designed for Utah The Utah Design System is a resource when implementing new or upgrading Utah websites and applications. It guides the state on the components needed to ensure accessibility, security, and other industry best practices. What is a Design System? The System is a collection of reusable user interface (UI) components, elements, patterns, and templates—guided by a complete set