Maryland’s IT master plan outlines modernization efforts

Maryland’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT) has released its 2025 IT Master Plan, an 86-page road map designed to reshape how the state builds, manages and delivers technology services from fiscal year 2026 through 2028.

At the heart of the Master Plan is a three-pronged approach to strengthen state technology and service delivery. The first focus is on modernizing the IT workforce, with the department looking to build technological capacity by expanding expertise within the agency and across state government. Initiatives here will help develop skills in areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and data analytics.

The second focus is on system centralization, encouraging agencies to cut down on duplicated IT services and create clearer ownership within departments. At the same time, specialized systems will remain in place when they serve unique purposes.

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