The Department of Information Systems Technology (IST) provides information technology services to the county in support of the county's strategic goals and objectives. IST is a full-service technology provider and focuses on partnering with customers to provide cost-effective technology solutions to meet business needs. governance, infrastructure management, project management and technology solution delivery. IST support includes business studies and recommendations, maintenance of existing application systems, design and implementation of new systems, operational support for Microsoft Azure cloud and on-premises data center systems, guidance regarding security and access to system data, support for voice and data telecommunications, development and maintenance of the county's internet/intranet websites, coordinates records management processes in accordance with Library of Virginia records retention requirements and customer training for new applications.