As part of its partnership with Fast Enterprises, LLC, the State of Arkansas has introduced a new computer system to handle its driver and vehicle services records. This solution grew out of Fast Enterprises’ implementation of the Arkansas Integrated Revenue System (AIRS), which in 2004 replaced Arkansas’ previous expensive and out-of-date tax computer system for the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA).

State Taxation and Revenue Secretary Demesia Padilla today announced that the Motor Vehicle Division has entered into an agreement with Fast, a Colorado-based company, to modernize its information systems and to improve customer satisfaction.

FAST Enterprises, a Colorado-based software company, is providing what Smith described as an “off-the-shelf” computer system used by more than a dozen other state revenue agencies. He said one of the goals is to keep any customized programming to a minimum.

Glassdoor Inc., a jobs and career website, on Tuesday announced the medium-sized companies where employees are the happiest to work—and two are in Colorado.

The New Provincial Sales Tax Project implemented state-of-the-art technology that improves service delivery to businesses, reduces administration costs and fosters better engagement with citizens. This unique project has resulted in a shift in the way the Ministry conducts its business, resulting in greater efficiency, effectiveness, and improved client experiences.

The computer system used by the Tennessee Department of Safety is 35 years old and badly needs to be replaced.

For the second time since 2008, state auditors have told the department to replace the aging system, which was installed in 1978.