Identity area
Type of entity
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Technology Support Branch
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Description area
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History
The Technology Support Branch was created in 1986 as part of the newly established Information Systems and Applied Technology Division in the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services. The branch formed part of this division throughout its existence. The branch was discontinued in 1993 when the Information Systems and Applied Technology Division became the Information Systems Branch and assumed direct responsibility for all related functions.
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Functions, occupations and activities
The Technology Support Branch provided a range of services related to the operation of computer systems in the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services. These included implementing and maintaining computer systems throughout the ministry, providing client services and support, maintaining network operations, introducing office automation, training users, installing hardware and software, and technical planning.
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Rules and/or conventions used
RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)
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Dates of creation, revision and deletion
2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM
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Sources
KWIC Indexes to Services, 1986- 1993.
Maintenance notes
Archivist(s):
Bill Hughey