County tech plan seeks $124M over 10 years to refresh networks, devices and constituent services

Jun 2, 2026

DTS presented a $124.4 million, 10-year technology CIP emphasizing network and device refreshes, data-center consolidation, Connect Arlington fiber upkeep, and constituent-facing services while warning of a capex-to-opex shift as cloud subscriptions rise.

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Arlingtons Department of Technology Services told the County Board that much of the countys technology ask is routine state-of-good-repair work amplified by rising hardware and subscription costs. DTS Director Holly said the departments $124.4 million 10-year request prioritizes keeping the countys backbone systems reliable and secure while modernizing constituent-facing services.

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