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Kentucky Ranks 7th in the 2008 Digital States Survey

   Kentucky ranked as the 7th most tech-savvy state in the nation as a result of the The Center for Digital Government's 2008 Digital States Survey, a comprehensive biannual review of technology best practices among state governments. Read press release. Read more.                                                            


Kentucky also ranks 7th in 2008 Brookings Institution e-Gov Study.
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Current Initiatives

IT Transformation
The Commonwealth is currently engaged in an ambitious effort to transform the management of information technology through shared services and best practices. IT Transformation is significantly improving government efficiency, effectiveness, responsiveness and agility. One of the most important elements of this initiative is IT Consolidation. 
Kentucky Enterprise Data Architecture
Although often used tactically, data is a strategic resource owned by the entire Commonwealth. To transition from a tactical to a strategic approach in the use of its data resources, the Commonwealth is changing its views on data ownership and access. The Kentucky Enterprise Data Architecture (KEDA) project is creating an environment that promotes data integration, eliminates data duplication, decreases the cost of maintaining data, and establishes a framework to support strategic business initiatives.
Kentucky Emergency Warning System (KEWS) Upgrading to Digital
The Kentucky Emergency Warning System (KEWS), an analog microwave system spanning the state, is being upgraded to a digital system by the Commonwealth Office of Technology (COT). The new digital system will be an IP-based network using Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology over Synchronous Optical NETwork (SONET) microwave transport.
Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO)
COT established the EPMO to manage IT projects effectively and promote a culture that encourages increased discipline in project management activities. The EPMO acts as a center of expertise for project management in state government, and enhances Kentucky's project management capabilities.
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
COT is in the process of implementing ITIL which is a framework of best practice approaches intended to facilitate the delivery of high quality information technology services.

News

  • 11/14/2008 November Cyber Security Newsletter - New
  • 10/06/2008 October Cyber Security Newsletter
  • 09/29/2008 Cyber Security Seminars Oct. 7 & 14
  • 08/01/2008 2008-09 Rates for COT Services
  • 06/09/2008 Techlines News for June 2008
  • 04/25/2008 2008 'Best of Kentucky' Award Winners Announced
  • 10/05/2007 Kentucky Awarded 5th in 2007 Best of the Web Competition
  • 05/10/2007 Best Of Kentucky IT Award Winners Announced
  • 10/09/2006 Kentucky Named 8th in 2006 Digital States Survey
  • News Archive Click to access COT news archive