Fulfilling Government Services via Open Data Innovation

In an effort to modernize aging infrastructure, the State of Colorado has taken a new approach to delivering government services. Replacing the status quo is an innovative approach to Open Data that involves minimizing redundancies between agencies and creating a central shared repository for sharing government data. As outlined in the White Paper, Citizen Engagement Platform, state CIO Kristen Russell and state CTO Sherri Hammons have defined Open Data as a cornerstone for their new approach to delivering government services.

“We’re trying to build an ecosystem for innovation so that we can open up this environment to multiple different types of vendors and partners, both small and large, to be able to innovate and connect…”
Kristen Russell, State of Colorado More…