Guiding Technology Decisions Across State Government
Technology decisions made by one agency can impact others. To help systems work well together and deliver long-term value, North Dakota follows a shared set of IT principles.
Why These Principles Matter
IT principles guide how technology is planned, purchased, and managed across state government—helping agencies make secure, practical decisions aligned with statewide goals.
Consider solutions that benefit the entire state—not just one program or agency.
Design technology with the needs of the people we serve in mind.
Manage and share data in ways that keep it accurate, secure, and useful.
Build strong security and privacy protections into systems from the start.
Use existing solutions whenever possible before purchasing or developing something new.
Simple technology is easier to maintain, support, and improve.
Limiting the number of tools and platforms helps reduce costs and improve reliability.
Technology should work with existing systems while allowing agencies to grow and evolve.
Open standards help systems connect, share information, and avoid vendor lock-in.
Applying Our Principles – Together
If you’re planning a technology project or have questions about how these principles apply to your agency, contact us—we’re happy to help!
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