Common use of Managed Services Requirements Clause in Contracts

Managed Services Requirements. 1. The centralized telecommunications system for the state of Texas is known as TEX- AN. The current technological platform of TEX-AN is known as TEX-AN NG. The TEX-AN NG architecture provides a solid statewide communications infrastructure that is adaptable to changing requirements and can incorporate new and emerging technologies. The TEX-AN NG platform provides unified, scalable, redundant, flexible, and extremely cost-effective networking solutions. TEX-AN NG provides voice and data services and features: Voice Services: ➢ Toll-Free Service ➢ Long Distance Service ➢ Directory Assistance ➢ Dedicated circuit access Data Services: ➢ Frame Relay/Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) ➢ MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) ➢ Access Services ➢ Internet Access ➢ Point-to-Point circuits ➢ DSL ➢ SOHO ➢ Fixed Satellite Vendors must utilize the TEX-AN Network for any transport services included in their managed service solution. These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a Customer. Any transport services required for the managed service solution will be ordered by the customer from DIR. The Customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilize the current TEX-AN or Co-op Contracts and procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR. In addition to its primary services, DIR offers Co-op and Telecom contracts for communications services. These contracts are awarded on behalf of the state according to state competitive bidding requirements, and are designed to satisfy user requirements for easy-to-use communications services contracts. The comprehensive suite of products and services offered by these contracts includes: ➢ Interpreter Services ➢ Local Telephone Services ➢ Wireless/Cellular Services ➢ Pagers and Paging Services ➢ Technology Based Conferencing These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a customer. The customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilizing the current TEX-AN NG, Co-op Contracts and Telecom procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR.

Managed Services Requirements. 1. The centralized telecommunications system for the state of Texas is known as TEX- AN. The current technological platform of TEX-AN is known as TEX-AN NG. The TEX-AN NG architecture provides a solid statewide communications infrastructure that is adaptable to changing requirements and can incorporate new and emerging technologies. The TEX-AN NG platform provides unified, scalable, redundant, flexible, and extremely cost-effective networking solutions. TEX-AN NG provides voice and data services and features: Voice Services: ➢ Toll-Free Service ➢ Long Distance Service ➢ Directory Assistance ➢ Dedicated circuit access Data Services: ➢ Frame Relay/Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) ➢ MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) ➢ Access Services ➢ Internet Access ➢ Point-to-Point circuits ➢ DSL ➢ SOHO ➢ Fixed Satellite Vendors must utilize the TEX-AN Network for any transport services included in their managed service solution. These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a Customer. Any transport services required for the managed service solution will be ordered by the customer from DIR. The Customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilize the current TEX-AN or Co-op Contracts and procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR. In addition to its primary services, DIR offers Co-op and Telecom contracts for communications services. These contracts are awarded on behalf of the state according to state competitive bidding requirements, and are designed to satisfy user requirements for easy-to-use communications services contracts. The comprehensive suite of products and services offered by these contracts includes: ➢ Interpreter Services ➢ Local Telephone Services ➢ Wireless/Cellular Services ➢ Pagers and Paging Services ➢ Technology Based Conferencing These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a customer. The customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilizing the current TEX-AN NG, Co-op Contracts and Telecom procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR.

Managed Services Requirements. 1. The centralized telecommunications system for the state of Texas is known as TEX- AN. The current technological platform of TEX-AN is known as TEX-AN NG. The TEX-AN NG architecture provides a solid statewide communications infrastructure that is adaptable to changing requirements and can incorporate new and emerging technologies. The TEX-AN NG platform provides unified, scalable, redundant, flexible, and extremely cost-effective networking solutions. TEX-AN NG provides voice and data services and features: Voice Services: ➢  Toll-Free Service ➢  Long Distance Service ➢  Directory Assistance ➢  Dedicated circuit access Data Services: ➢  Frame Relay/Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) ➢  MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) ➢  Access Services ➢  Internet Access ➢  Point-to-Point circuits ➢  DSL ➢  SOHO ➢  Fixed Satellite Vendors must utilize the TEX-AN Network for any transport services included in their managed service solution. These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a Customer. Any transport services required for the managed service solution will be ordered by the customer from DIR. The Customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilize the current TEX-AN or Co-op Contracts and procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR. DocuSign Envelope ID: E31AC6F0-2805-441D-98E1-072F15E8BCED In addition to its primary services, DIR offers Co-op and Telecom contracts for communications services. These contracts are awarded on behalf of the state according to state competitive bidding requirements, and are designed to satisfy user requirements for easy-to-use communications services contracts. The comprehensive suite of products and services offered by these contracts includes: ➢  Interpreter Services ➢  Local Telephone Services ➢  Wireless/Cellular Services ➢  Pagers and Paging Services ➢  Technology Based Conferencing These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a customer. The customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilizing the current TEX-AN NG, Co-op Contracts and Telecom procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR.

Managed Services Requirements. 1. A. The centralized telecommunications system for the state of Texas is known as TEX- AN. The current technological platform of TEX-AN is known as TEX-AN NG. The TEX-AN NG architecture provides a solid statewide communications infrastructure that is adaptable to changing requirements and can incorporate new and emerging technologies. The TEX-AN NG platform provides unified, scalable, redundant, flexible, and extremely cost-effective networking solutions. TEX-AN NG provides voice and data services and features: Voice Services: ➢  Toll-Free Service ➢  Long Distance Service ➢  Directory Assistance ➢  Dedicated circuit access Data Services: ➢  Frame Relay/Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) ➢  MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) ➢  Access Services ➢  Internet Access ➢  Point-to-Point circuits ➢  DSL ➢  SOHO ➢  Fixed Satellite Vendors must utilize the TEX-AN Network for any transport services included in their managed service solution. These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a Customer. Any transport services required for the managed service solution will be ordered by the customer from DIR. The Customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilize the current TEX-AN or Co-op Contracts and procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR. DocuSign Envelope ID: 7A650F62-C62B-462C-A057-1C6338633008 In addition to its primary services, DIR offers Co-op and Telecom contracts for communications services. These contracts are awarded on behalf of the state according to state competitive bidding requirements, and are designed to satisfy user requirements for easy-to-use communications services contracts. The comprehensive suite of products and services offered by these contracts includes: ➢  Interpreter Services ➢  Local Telephone Services ➢  Wireless/Cellular Services ➢  Pagers and Paging Services ➢  Technology Based Conferencing These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a customer. The customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilizing the current TEX-AN NG, Co-op Contracts and Telecom procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR.

Managed Services Requirements. 1. A. The centralized telecommunications system for the state of Texas is known as TEX- AN. The current technological platform of TEX-AN is known as TEX-AN NG. The TEX-AN NG architecture provides a solid statewide communications infrastructure that is adaptable to changing requirements and can incorporate new and emerging technologies. The TEX-AN NG platform provides unified, scalable, redundant, flexible, and extremely cost-effective networking solutions. TEX-AN NG provides voice and data services and features: Voice Services: ➢  Toll-Free Service ➢  Long Distance Service ➢  Directory Assistance ➢  Dedicated circuit access Data Services: ➢  Frame Relay/Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) ➢  MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) ➢  Access Services ➢  Internet Access ➢  Point-to-Point circuits ➢  DSL ➢  SOHO ➢  Fixed Satellite Vendors must utilize the TEX-AN Network for any transport services included in their managed service solution. These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a Customer. Any transport services required for the managed service solution will be ordered by the customer from DIR. The Customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilize the current TEX-AN or Co-op Contracts and procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR. In addition to its primary services, DIR offers Co-op and Telecom contracts for communications services. These contracts are awarded on behalf of the state according to state competitive bidding requirements, and are designed to satisfy user requirements DocuSign Envelope ID: 6259DF78-9D59-426F-9661-A30EAE6386C4 for easy-to-use communications services contracts. The comprehensive suite of products and services offered by these contracts includes: ➢  Interpreter Services ➢  Local Telephone Services ➢  Wireless/Cellular Services ➢  Pagers and Paging Services ➢  Technology Based Conferencing These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a customer. The customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilizing the current TEX-AN NG, Co-op Contracts and Telecom procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR.

Managed Services Requirements. 1. A. The centralized telecommunications system for the state of Texas is known as TEX- AN. The current technological platform of TEX-AN is known as TEX-AN NG. The TEX-AN NG architecture provides a solid statewide communications infrastructure that is adaptable to changing requirements and can incorporate new and emerging technologies. The TEX-AN NG platform provides unified, scalable, redundant, flexible, and extremely cost-effective networking solutions. TEX-AN NG provides voice and data services and features: Voice Services: ➢  Toll-Free Service ➢  Long Distance Service ➢  Directory Assistance ➢  Dedicated circuit access Data Services: ➢  Frame Relay/Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) ➢  MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) ➢  Access Services ➢  Internet Access ➢  Point-to-Point circuits ➢  DSL ➢  SOHO ➢  Fixed Satellite Vendors must utilize the TEX-AN Network for any transport services included in their managed service solution. These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a Customer. Any transport services required for the managed service solution will be ordered by the customer from DIR. The Customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilize the current TEX-AN or Co-op Contracts and procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR. In addition to its primary services, DIR offers Co-op and Telecom contracts for communications services. These contracts are awarded on behalf of the state according to state competitive bidding requirements, and are designed to satisfy user requirements for easy-to-use communications services contracts. The comprehensive suite of products and services offered by these contracts includes: ➢  Interpreter Services ➢  Local Telephone Services ➢  Wireless/Cellular Services ➢  Pagers and Paging Services ➢  Technology Based Conferencing These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a customer. The customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilizing the current TEX-AN NG, Co-op Contracts and Telecom procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR.

Managed Services Requirements. 1. A. The centralized telecommunications system for the state of Texas is known as TEX- AN. The current technological platform of TEX-AN is known as TEX-AN NG. The TEX-AN NG architecture provides a solid statewide communications infrastructure that is adaptable to changing requirements and can incorporate new and emerging technologies. The TEX-AN NG platform provides unified, scalable, redundant, flexible, and extremely cost-effective networking solutions. TEX-AN NG provides voice and data services and features: Voice Services: ➢  Toll-Free Service ➢  Long Distance Service ➢  Directory Assistance ➢  Dedicated circuit access Data Services: ➢  Frame Relay/Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) ➢  MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) ➢  Access Services ➢  Internet Access ➢  Point-to-Point circuits ➢  DSL ➢  SOHO ➢  Fixed Satellite Vendors must utilize the TEX-AN Network for any transport services included in their managed service solution. These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a Customer. Any transport services required for the managed service solution will be ordered by the customer from DIR. The Customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilize the current TEX-AN or Co-op Contracts and procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR. DocuSign Envelope ID: A0958878-4BCC-4137-BFD9-051A010EAF0B In addition to its primary services, DIR offers Co-op and Telecom contracts for communications services. These contracts are awarded on behalf of the state according to state competitive bidding requirements, and are designed to satisfy user requirements for easy-to-use communications services contracts. The comprehensive suite of products and services offered by these contracts includes: ➢  Interpreter Services ➢  Local Telephone Services ➢  Wireless/Cellular Services ➢  Pagers and Paging Services ➢  Technology Based Conferencing These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a customer. The customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilizing the current TEX-AN NG, Co-op Contracts and Telecom procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR.

Managed Services Requirements. 1. A. The centralized telecommunications system for the state of Texas is known as TEX- AN. The current technological platform of TEX-AN is known as TEX-AN NG. The TEX-AN NG architecture provides a solid statewide communications infrastructure that is adaptable to changing requirements and can incorporate new and emerging technologies. The TEX-AN NG platform provides unified, scalable, redundant, flexible, and extremely cost-effective networking solutions. TEX-AN NG provides voice and data services and features: Voice Services: ➢  Toll-Free Service ➢  Long Distance Service ➢  Directory Assistance ➢  Dedicated circuit access Data Services: ➢  Frame Relay/Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) ➢  MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) ➢  Access Services ➢  Internet Access ➢  Point-to-Point circuits ➢  DSL ➢  SOHO ➢  Fixed Satellite Vendors must utilize the TEX-AN Network for any transport services included in their managed service solution. These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a Customer. Any transport services required for the managed service solution will be ordered by the customer from DIR. The Customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilize the current TEX-AN or Co-op Contracts and procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR. In addition to its primary services, DIR offers Co-op and Telecom contracts for communications services. These contracts are awarded on behalf of the state according to state competitive bidding requirements, and are designed to satisfy user requirements DocuSign Envelope ID: D4ED1357-9DAD-45CD-859E-F925A2E69973 for easy-to-use communications services contracts. The comprehensive suite of products and services offered by these contracts includes: ➢  Interpreter Services ➢  Local Telephone Services ➢  Wireless/Cellular Services ➢  Pagers and Paging Services ➢  Technology Based Conferencing These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a customer. The customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilizing the current TEX-AN NG, Co-op Contracts and Telecom procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR.

Managed Services Requirements. 1. A. The centralized telecommunications system for the state of Texas is known as TEX- AN. The current technological platform of TEX-AN is known as TEX-AN NG. The TEX-AN NG architecture provides a solid statewide communications infrastructure that is adaptable to changing requirements and can incorporate new and emerging technologies. The TEX-AN NG platform provides unified, scalable, redundant, flexible, and extremely cost-effective networking solutions. TEX-AN NG provides voice and data services and features: Voice Services: ➢  Toll-Free Service ➢  Long Distance Service ➢  Directory Assistance ➢  Dedicated circuit access Data Services: ➢  Frame Relay/Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) ➢  MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) ➢  Access Services ➢  Internet Access ➢  Point-to-Point circuits ➢  DSL ➢  SOHO ➢  Fixed Satellite Vendors must utilize the TEX-AN Network for any transport services included in their managed service solution. These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a Customer. Any transport services required for the managed service solution will be ordered by the customer from DIR. The Customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilize the current TEX-AN or Co-op Contracts and procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR. DocuSign Envelope ID: D70A7DC7-B312-4338-92C7-9D2F8E5973DC In addition to its primary services, DIR offers Co-op and Telecom contracts for communications services. These contracts are awarded on behalf of the state according to state competitive bidding requirements, and are designed to satisfy user requirements for easy-to-use communications services contracts. The comprehensive suite of products and services offered by these contracts includes: ➢  Interpreter Services ➢  Local Telephone Services ➢  Wireless/Cellular Services ➢  Pagers and Paging Services ➢  Technology Based Conferencing These services and associated fees should be included by the vendor in a managed service solution proposal as required for a customer. The customer is required, as the eligible purchasing entity, to utilizing the current TEX-AN NG, Co-op Contracts and Telecom procedures to directly purchase the services from DIR.