This is as part of efforts to usher in electronic governance through integrated use of information technology. "We are giving finishing touches to the network which will serve as the backbone for voice, video and data communication throughout the state," officials of the state-owned AP Technology Services (APTS) told PTI here.

APSWAN will provide connectivity, through an optical fibre line, for all departments to improve intra-government and government-citizen interface, data communication, data sharing among various wings for efficient and transparent administration.