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  OTS benefits Louisiana by helping your organization. Whether it’s better data, modernized systems, or streamlined operations, you’ll get more efficiency in your mission.
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- Packing More into Less
  
  Shipping 360 and OTS unified Louisiana’s fragmented shipping operations, cutting costs, eliminating redundancy, and giving agencies real-time visibility statewide.
- Better Data and Policies
  
  The Blanco Center and OTS create a longitudinal data system that analyzes administrative data from Louisiana state agencies to reveal life paths and outcomes.
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- OTS Influence Group Meets with State Leaders
  
  The second meeting of the statewide OTS Influence Group met to discuss upcoming IT projects.
- Putting a stamp on efficient shipping
  
  Unified statewide shipping platform standardizes operations, controls costs, and improves oversight across state agencies.
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- Working with OTS
  
  OTS is responsible for overseeing information technology operations across executive branch agencies.
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  Modernizing a state government agency’s technology is crucial for enhancing its ability to serve the public reliably.
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- The Work Process
  
  Learn how to onboard as a contractor, submit invoices through the vendor portal, and navigate OTS billing processes.
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  OTS is the centralized IT partner for all state technology needs and the gatekeepr for IT vendor contracts.
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- Enabling Legislation
  
  The Office of Technology Services was created through acts by the Louisiana Legislature.
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Tom Allsup

Agency Relationship Management Director

Tom Allsup is a technology and business leader with over 25 years of IT consulting and leadership experience. He spent nearly a decade in the military including two combat tours and a private sector consulting career covering many different industries including heavy equipment manufacturing, legal, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, petrochemical, and public sector services before joining Office of Technology Services in 2016 to make a difference in the lives of Louisiana citizens. Holding over a dozen technical certifications and a Bachelors in Information Systems and Decision Sciences from LSU, he has filled IT positions including Deputy CTO, Enterprise Governance Architect, Director of Delivery, Director of Field Operations, Senior Consultant, InfoSec team leader, Network Engineer, Systems Analyst, and Project Manager. He specializes in Service Delivery, IT Governance, Lean IT, and Agile methodologies. As the Director of Agency Relationship Management, Tom and his team work to enable agency business goals with the use of technology.

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Did You Know?

National Clean Out Your Computer Day

Every second Monday in February is National Clean Out Your Computer Day. Established in 2000 by the The Institute for Business Technology, this day reminds us to clean up folders, delete old files, update software, and perform general maintenance on your devices.

Who Invented the First Computer?

Historians generally agree that Charles Babbage invented the computer. He referred to his invention as an “analytical engine” which he engineered to do complex math problems.

AI Began in 1956

Computer scientists first started the ideas for Artificial intelligence 1956. Professors got together at Dartmouth University that summer and started talking about how to make a computer process data the way people think.

Testimonials

Jarrod J. Coniglio

Secretary, Louisiana Department of Revenue

Working with OTS on launching the LDR website was a partnership that continues to pay dividends. OTS worked closely with us during development and after the site went live to ensure that it meets the needs of all stakeholders, including LDR staff, policymakers, tax professionals and individual and business taxpayers. The support they continue to provide is invaluable.

Dr. Leah Raby

Executive Director, Louisiana Commission on Human Rights

OTS built a fiscally-sound and secure data collection system for us so we can efficiently receive and process discrimination complaints in employment, banking and lending, and public accommodations. Their work ensures that we can fulfill our mission with efficiency, transparency, and public trust.