About the NITC
The Nebraska Information Technology Commission (NITC) is a nine-member commission established by the Legislature to provide advice, strategic direction, and accountability on information technology investments in the state. To achieve its mandate, the NITC relies on coordination and collaboration to influence a wide range of information technology issues. The NITC annually prepares a Statewide Technology Plan, provides biannual recommendations on technology investments to the Governor and the Legislature, and adopts technical standards, guidelines, and architectures. The NITC is assisted by six advisory groups: the Community, Education, eHealth, GIS, and State Government Councils and the Technical Panel.
NITC Mission Statement
"The mission of the Nebraska Information Technology Commission is to make the State of Nebraska's information technology infrastructure more accessible and responsive to the needs of its citizens, regardless of location, while making investments in government, education, health care and other services more efficient and cost effective."
NITC Vision Statement
"Promote the use of information technology in education, health care, economic development, and all levels of government services to improve the quality of life of all Nebraskans."
NITC Core Values
1. We strive to know our customers and stakeholders and understand their needs.
2. We inspire cost-effective solutions.
3. We encourage collaboration for the sharing of resources.
4. We encourage public participation in the technology development process.
NITC Goals
The vision of the NITC is to improve the quality of life of all Nebraskans by promoting the use of information technology in education, health care, economic development and all levels of government. To achieve this vision, the NITC has identified five goals:
1. Support the development of a robust statewide telecommunications infrastructure that is scalable, reliable, and efficient;
2. Support the use of information technology to enhance community and economic development;
3. Promoote the use of information technology to improve the efficiency and delivery of governmental and educational services, including homeland security;
4. Ensure the security of the State's data and network resources and the continuity of business operations.
5. Promote effective planning, management and accountability regarding the state's investments in information technology.
Advisory Groups
The NITC conducts the majority of its work through its advisory groups. Each of the councils and the Technical Panel has a charter, adopted by the NITC, which establishes the council membership, responsibilities, and meeting procedures. Charters, proceedings, and other information are available on the NITC Website.
Community Council
The Community Council is composed of representatives from business and economic development, work force development, public libraries and local government. It was formed to identify, prioritize, and coordinate user needs with respect to community information technology.
To learn more please review the Charter .
Education Council
The Education Council is a 16-member advisory committee composed of representatives from K-12 and postsecondary education. It identifies, prioritizes, and coordinates user needs with respect to educational information technology.
To learn more please review the Charter.
Technical Panel
The Technical Panel is responsible for reviewing technology projects seeking state funding, monitoring the status of certain technology projects as they are implemented, reviewing various grant applications, and recommending technical standards and guidelines for adoption by the NITC.
To learn more please review the Charter.