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This bill, known as the Statewide Digital Services and Procurement Modernization Act, aims to update how state agencies in Mississippi manage their technology and procure goods and services. It establishes a Procurement Modernization Advisory Council, comprised of various state officials and experts, to oversee these changes and ensure efficiency, transparency, and cost-effectiveness. A key provision is the creation of a centralized cloud storage center managed by the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) for all state agencies, with a mandate for agencies to transition to this system by July 1, 2031, and support for county and municipal governments to integrate within three years of initial implementation. The bill also mandates ITS to establish and enforce cybersecurity standards, monitor critical systems, conduct audits, and lead efforts to integrate data systems across different levels of government, promoting interoperability through standardized data formats and secure platforms. Furthermore, ITS will establish a dedicated division for statewide digital services, offering technical assistance, training, and developing systems for electronic procurement. The bill also amends existing laws to align with these new provisions, particularly concerning the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE), which will assist in the transition to the cloud storage center and collaborate with the new advisory council. Finally, ITS is required to provide annual progress reports to the Legislature on the implementation of the cloud storage center and modernization efforts, detailing progress, cybersecurity enhancements, and cost savings.

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