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{{toplink|url=https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-innovation-and-technology/|name=phila.gov/departments/office-of-innovation-and-technology}}The '''Office of Innovation and Technology''' (OIT) drives the City’s technology strategy. The office '''creates innovative solutions to make government services more efficient and transparent'''.


OIT manages major technology projects for the City and encourages municipal employees and the public to engage with technology in useful ways.


OIT’s responsibilities include:
*Setting and driving a technology strategy for the City of Philadelphia.
*Providing for the technology needs of City departments and their employees.
*Modernizing and securing the City’s technology infrastructure.
*Ensuring continuity of the City’s technology operations.
*Designing, developing, and supporting the City’s web presence.
*Managing technology programs and services to better serve residents.


The Office of Information Technology was established in July 2008 by Mayor's executive order. IT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia. IT's main responsibilities include:
''Note:''  The above descriptive information came from the office's [https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-innovation-and-technology/ home page].


*Identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout City government
==In The News==
*Improving the value of the City’s technology assets and the return on the City’s technology investments
*[http://technical.ly/philly/2018/11/19/city-of-philadelphia-office-open-data-digital-transformation-restructuring-tim-wisniewski-leaving-mark-wheeler/ Breaking: Philadelphia is restructuring its Office of Open Data and Digital Transformation], Technical.ly Philly, November 19, 2018.
*Ensuring data security continuity
 
*Planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services
==Info==
*Supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every City department, board, commission and agency
*X/Twitter: [https://x.com/PHLInnovation @PHLInnovation]
 
==See Also==
*[[Open Data Philly]]
*[[Philly Keyspots]]
 
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[[Category:Issue-City_Government]][[Category:Issue-Innovation]][[Category:Issue-Technology]]
 
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Latest revision as of 00:19, 27 July 2024

phila.gov/departments/office-of-innovation-and-technology

The Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT) drives the City’s technology strategy. The office creates innovative solutions to make government services more efficient and transparent.

OIT manages major technology projects for the City and encourages municipal employees and the public to engage with technology in useful ways.

OIT’s responsibilities include:

  • Setting and driving a technology strategy for the City of Philadelphia.
  • Providing for the technology needs of City departments and their employees.
  • Modernizing and securing the City’s technology infrastructure.
  • Ensuring continuity of the City’s technology operations.
  • Designing, developing, and supporting the City’s web presence.
  • Managing technology programs and services to better serve residents.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the office's home page.

In The News

Info

See Also