Background

On February 19, 1999, the Illinois Technology Office was created by Executive Order Number 5. The Illinois Technology Office is located under the Office of the Governor.

The Office works with staff from multiple state agencies and outside advisors to collaboratively define strategic directions and put new applications in use. Teams include such areas as: E-Government, Technology Standardization, Biotechnology, Geographic Information Systems, Illinois Century Network, Education, Research & Development and Web Applications.

Mission

The Office is responsible for managing technological innovation in state government, improving public services with the use of technology and coordinating technology initiatives in various areas such as education and research.

The Illinois Technology Office:

• Works with state agencies and other areas of government to ensure that state government communicates effectively via technology. The office will help develop an interactive government which will provide services and information to citizens anytime over the Internet.

• Creates a technology inventory internally within state government to standardize operations and ensure compatibility to communicate effectively.

• Coordinates the development and deployment of education technology initiatives.

• Works with other entities such as the Illinois Coalition and federal labs to develop strategies to support research and development and creates an environment that builds new technology-based companies and expands current businesses.

Illinois Technology Office
2 1/2 State House
Springfield, Illinois 62706
Telephone: 217/557-5944
Fax: 217/524-1678