OIT Stories and Case Studies
OIT Stories and Case Studies
We proudly partner with state agencies every day to ensure Coloradans can easily access state government services through secure, accessible and user-friendly technology solutions. Check out our stories and case studies to learn about the tremendous impact our people, projects and programs make in the great State of Colorado!
Mapping a Path Forward: How OIT’s GIS team is Helping Remote Counties Access Crucial Data
Our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team plays a unique role at the state level, working to coordinate GIS efforts across Colorado. This involves providing resources, enhancing the availability of geospatial information and fostering relationships with partners around the state. Last December, they completed a project that illustrates how these technical efforts can assist counties that lack dedicated GIS resources in their operations.
Creating a Connection Culture: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Veterans@OIT Employee Resource Group
While veterans are often viewed solely through the lens of their military service, OIT cultivates a supportive environment where veterans can leverage their experience to enrich OIT’s culture and enhance its success. Members of our Veterans@OIT ERG have opportunities to expand their personal and professional development by networking, providing training and participating in community engagement activities.
Holiday Deals or Holiday Deception? How to Spot the Difference
Watch Out: Sneaky Scams to Avoid
The holiday season brings plenty of reasons to celebrate — but ‘tis also the season for cyber scams designed to take advantage of busy, distracted shoppers.
Employee Spotlight: Helping Taxpayer Dollars Go Further
OIT Senior Financial Analyst Lauren Adams provides in-depth financial insights that help state agencies understand their spending practices.
Employee Spotlight: Enhancing Government Services through Innovative Mapping
OIT GIS team member Grant Smith’s innovation creates the maps that improve and simplify work so the state can better serve Coloradans.
Lock It Down: Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us that staying safe online is just as important as locking our doors at night. With so much of our daily life—from banking and shopping to school and work—happening in the digital space, protecting ourselves has never been more critical.
Employee Spotlight: Innovating Together to Improve Government Services
OIT Cloud Solutions Architect Sean Clark is a key part of the collaboration between OIT and our vendors. He engages with vendor partners, holding them accountable to avoid overprovisioning resources, which can lead to wasted taxpayer money—or overcomplicating the architecture to the point where no one knows how to use it! He has contributed to the development of agency call center chatbots, the myColorado app and web apps for water quality programs.
Employee Spotlight: Safeguarding State Systems and Data
When it comes to safeguarding state systems and data, OITers like Security Risk & Compliance Analyst Sheena Leal take great pride in helping our organization ensure an accessible, trustworthy and resilient technology experience for Colorado.
Case Study: Building Trust, One Refund at a Time
Each spring, as Coloradans submit their tax returns, one question floods inboxes, websites, and call centers: Where’s my refund? It is a reasonable question, but one that causes serious strain on the system meant to answer it.
Employee Spotlight: Planning for the State's Future
Before OIT services can be rolled out to agencies and Coloradans, there has to be enough funding to make them happen. And just like your personal budget, any one part of the budget has to be weighed against all of the other needs and priorities.
Employee Spotlight: Elevating Accessibility Across the State
OIT is leading the state’s efforts to make digital services more inclusive and accessible for Coloradans. Brian Stafford, Accessibility Consultant, is a big reason why Colorado has garnered national recognition.
Colorado’s Energy Navigation Web Tool: Making Clean Energy More Accessible
In November 2024, the State of Colorado began developing a first-of-its-kind Energy Assistance and Equipment Incentive Screener Tool to take the guesswork out of navigating 500 different state and federal programs. This digital tool is designed to help Coloradans quickly identify the rebates, incentives, and bill assistance programs for which they may qualify by answering a few simple questions in 10 minutes or less.
Case Study: Google Gemini Pilot
The Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) recognized GenAI’s potential to enhance efficiency and foster innovation in state government, and that Gemini Advanced (Gemini) was a natural tool to implement since the state runs on Google Workspace. But OIT needed a mechanism to effectively evaluate its use and support the tool’s implementation.
