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Computer Changes to Save Nebraska State Government $5.3M

Pete Ricketts
Pete Ricketts

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska government will save an estimated $5.3 million in computer-related costs over 10 years while improving security under a plan unveiled by the state’s information technology office.

Gov. Pete Ricketts announced the changes Wednesday as part of his effort to run state government more efficiently.

The plan focuses on consolidating computer services and licenses that are spread over different state agencies and counties.

Ed Toner, the state’s chief information officer, says his office found 20 different cost-saving changes.

Toner says 90 counties have agreed to relocate their servers to a secure central location owned by the state, which will increase safety while reducing maintenance, power and infrastructure costs. The office is also working to reduce the number of software licenses.

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