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State IT strategy board frames near-term priorities: broadband, citizen portal, cybersecurity and AI
Summary
Members of the state Information Technology strategy board said they will focus in the coming year on expanding affordable connectivity, building a single citizen-facing portal, strengthening cybersecurity and preparing for artificial intelligence, while pressing for better procurement, shared services and clearer statewide IT spending data.
The state Information Technology strategy board said on Friday it will concentrate its near-term work on expanding affordable broadband access, creating a single statewide portal for citizens, and tightening cybersecurity — and that artificial intelligence (AI) and procurement reform would be high on its list of follow-ups.
The board discussed its priorities during an extended framing session led by the board chair, Jeff, who said the group’s purpose is to “provide advice and guidance to ensure excellence in our IT initiatives.” He told members the board should emphasize practical deliverables in the coming year rather than long-range plans.
Tina, a board member, outlined three priorities she wanted the board to tackle immediately. “We have to get connectivity that’s affordable to all parts of every North Carolinian because that sets the foundation from an education perspective, from a health care perspective, for equitable access,” she said. She also urged a consolidated online portal so “all of…
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