RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gov. Pat McCrory announced Thursday the creation of a state government computer technology education and testing center he said will ensure employees learn the latest technology and products meet the needs of workers and citizens before they’re purchased.

The “innovation center” being housed in the headquarters of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Raleigh will serve as a hub for all state agencies to try out new technology and train workers on up-to-date computer systems and programs.