Programs & Initiatives
Artificial Intelligence
In the State of Colorado, we are dedicated to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to improve public services, foster innovation, and ensure the ethical, equitable and responsible deployment of emerging technologies.
With the growing popularity of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), we see its potential to transform how we work at the state, driving efficiency, innovation, and new capabilities to serve the public interest and contribute to the overall well-being of Coloradans. At the same time, we understand GenAI raises new risks requiring human judgment and oversight to review for accuracy, bias and completeness.
Colorado Broadband Office
The Colorado Broadband Office leads a statewide effort to expand broadband coverage and quality for all Coloradans. Access to affordable and reliable broadband service is critical to advancing Colorado’s economic growth and competitiveness. High-speed broadband creates new jobs and attracts new industries, expands markets for new and existing businesses, enables better access to educational opportunities and resources, facilitates the delivery of healthcare services, and supports public safety. Broader deployment of broadband infrastructure and services will improve the quality of life for Coloradans and support the state’s global economic competitiveness.
Government Data Advisory Board (GDAB)
Representing all State of Colorado agencies and government offices, we work collaboratively to promote the use of good data to serve Coloradans. We are working to align our respective agencies to create common understandings and efficiencies and then develop resources that can be taken by agencies and adopted for use, such as guides and policies. we also provide an annual report to the Joint Technology Committee and respond to legislative tasking.
By sharing best practices across agencies and working to support the Digital Government Strategic Plan, we are creating a collaborative culture around data that helps the state operate efficiently for the benefit of Coloradans.
Governor’s Operational Agenda
In an effort to continue reimagining state government services by making them more responsive to Coloradans' needs and building best-in-class digital products, Colorado is evolving the Digital Government Strategic Plan into Governor Polis’s Operational Agenda, a blueprint to modernize state services. Follow the link to learn more about the specific role OIT has in this initiative.
GIS Coordination & Development Program
We realize the full value of geographic information systems by making access to comprehensive data, including broadband service data, seamless and formatted in a way that maximizes its benefit to decision-making in the state. We are a place where Coloradans can gain answers and expertise about GIS and its possibilities in order to expand the value of these technologies as efficiently and effectively as possible, and we are the facilitator of a robust GIS community where knowledge and information is shared freely.
myColorado
myColorado provides secure and convenient access to state services anytime, anywhere. The mobile app includes access to Division of Motor Vehicles services, Colorado Parks and Wildlife's resident fishing licenses, and State of Colorado job openings. The app's contactless Colorado Digital ID™ allows you to create a secure electronic version of your driver license or state identification card for proof of identification, age and address within the state. Visit the site
Colorado Data Connections (COdata)
COdata was created in HB24-1364 and is designed to bring together data from residents' educational and professional experiences. These data will help us better understand how to prepare students for success and to meet the state's workforce needs.
Technology Accessibility Program
The Technology Accessibility Program (TAP) was created to help state agencies to provide equal access to state services, programs or activities. OIT, through TAP, gives state agencies tools and resources to implement up-to-date accessibility best practices such as:
- OIT's Guide to Accessible Web Services
- Accessibility Open Office Hours from 9 to 10:00 a.m. on Thursday mornings (For state agency employees only)
- Monthly Accessibility Newsletter
OIT helps agencies take the first steps toward improving their services’ accessibility now, and keeping up-to-date with best practices as they continue to evolve.
Contact us at oit_accessibility@state.co.us
Tech Debt Remediation
We’re modernizing our technology infrastructure and rebuilding a foundation to develop new ways of delivering government services digitally. Along the way, we will reduce our digital footprint by retiring outdated and unsupported systems that are part of the technical debt accumulated over decades.