ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore visited the Maryland Department of Information Technology in Crownsville this week to discuss the modernization of state service through the use of enhanced information technology.

The visit is in support of the Moore-Miller administration’s efforts to make state government more efficient and effective through the implementation of artificial intelligence, user-centered design, and ensuring equal access to all information technology.

The modernization of Maryland’s information technology infrastructure is part of the governor’s office’s efforts to deliver better services to the people of Maryland.

“The world is changing, and the only question is whether Maryland will be reactive or proactive. The DoIT team is helping us ensure that Maryland leads,” said Gov. Moore.

The Maryland Department of Information Technology’s main goal is to allow state agencies to achieve their goals more efficiently through the use of modernized and secure IT systems. The department’s efforts are focused on improving the digital experience of Marylanders by taking into account artificial intelligence, user-centered design, ensuring equal access to all information technology, and protecting Maryland’s digital infrastructure through enhanced intergovernmental partnerships.

“The Maryland Department of Information Technology main goal is to allow our sister agencies to achieve their goals more efficiently through the use of modernized and secure IT systems,” said Maryland Department of Information Technology Secretary Katie Savage. “I am extremely proud of the hard work and dedication that I see on a daily basis from our incredible employees.”

The visit was met with the participation of agency leadership, employees, and the Maryland Information Technology Council, which comprises chief information officers and information technology leads from each state agency. The council’s main objective is to enhance collaboration and communication regarding information technology modernization between state agencies.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.

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