The Arkansas Department of Information Systems (DIS) provides information technology servicesto state government and other public entities. These services include a centralized service bureau;a statewide backbone network for data, voice and video; technical guidance and IT planning forintegration with the state architecture; procurement services; project management; disasterrecovery; and other services for agency and community connectivity. The DIS mission is to “Providetechnology leadership and solutions to assist our customers in the delivery of public services.”Through continual focus on customer satisfaction, DIS will play an integral role in improving theefficiency, quality, and accessibility of government and educational services. Member since 1999(Charter Member).