Why should all 50 state’s technology departments use our Internet address?

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A simple and logical internet address, such as www.department.technology, is crucial for security, public accessibility, awareness, organizational practicality, and overall usability. Let’s re-explore why this is important and how clear, identifiable sub-domains play a role.

In our previous article, called The Importance of a Logical and Memorable Internet Address for a Future Department of Technology, we explained the role of sub-domains.

Sub-domains are subdivisions of a primary domain name (internet address), used to organize and navigate different sections of a website or serve distinct purposes within a larger site. They function as prefixes to the main domain name and help in categorizing content, services, or functionalities.

For example, in the context of the provided list, “alabama.department.technology” is a sub-domain where:

  • alabama is the sub-domain, indicating the specific section of the main site dedicated to Alabama’s Department of Technology.
  • department.technology is the main domain, representing the broader organization or theme.

Benefits of Using Sub-domains:

  1. Organization: Sub-domains help in logically organizing content under one main domain, making it easier for users to find specific information.
  2. Clarity: They provide clear, concise, and memorable URLs that indicate the purpose or content of the site section.
  3. SEO Advantages: Search engines can treat sub-domains as separate entities, potentially improving search engine rankings for each specific sub-domain.
  4. Flexibility: Sub-domains allow for distinct web applications, interfaces, or services to run independently while still being associated with the main domain.
  5. Branding: They can reinforce the brand by maintaining a consistent and professional appearance across various sections or services.

Examples:

  1. alabama.department.technology
  • This sub-domain would be dedicated to the Alabama Department of Technology, offering information and services specific to Alabama residents.
  1. california.department.technology
  • This sub-domain would focus on the California Department of Technology, providing relevant resources, updates, and services to Californians.

Use Cases:

  • Geographic Segmentation: Different sub-domains for each state help target the respective audiences with state-specific content and services.
  • Service Segmentation: Sub-domains can be used for different services like support, resources, news, etc., e.g., support.department.technology, resources.department.technology.
  • Project Segmentation: Different sub-domains can be used for various projects or initiatives within the organization, e.g., blockchain.department.technology, cybersecurity.department.technology.

Implementation:

When setting up sub-domains, it’s crucial to ensure they are well-integrated with the main domain’s architecture, provide seamless navigation, and maintain consistent branding and design elements. Proper DNS configuration is also essential for directing traffic to the appropriate sub-domain servers.

Below is our comprehensive list of all 50 states and their versions of department of technology, with a before and after example. The before section includes an URL to their official website addresses.

Before (currently)

  1. Alabama – Office of Information Technology
  2. Alaska – Office of Information Technology
  3. Arizona – Arizona Strategic Enterprise Technology (ASET)
  4. Arkansas – Department of Information Systems (DIS)
  5. California – California Department of Technology
  6. Colorado – Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT)
  7. Connecticut – Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Enterprise Systems and Technology
  8. Delaware – Department of Technology and Information (DTI)
  9. Florida – Department of Management Services, Division of State Technology (DST)
  10. Georgia – Georgia Technology Authority (GTA)
  11. Hawaii – Office of Enterprise Technology Services (ETS)
  12. Idaho – Office of Information Technology Services (ITS)
  13. Illinois – Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)
  14. Indiana – Indiana Office of Technology (IOT)
  15. Iowa – Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)
  16. Kansas – Office of Information Technology Services (OITS)
  17. Kentucky – Commonwealth Office of Technology (COT)
  18. Louisiana – Office of Technology Services (OTS)
  19. Maine – Office of Information Technology (OIT)
  20. Maryland – Department of Information Technology (DoIT)
  21. Massachusetts – Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS)
  22. Michigan – Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB)
  23. Minnesota – Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
  24. Mississippi – Department of Information Technology Services (ITS)
  25. Missouri – Information Technology Services Division (ITSD)
  26. Montana – State Information Technology Services Division (SITSD)
  27. Nebraska – Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)
  28. Nevada – Enterprise IT Services (EITS)
  29. New Hampshire – Department of Information Technology (DoIT)
  30. New Jersey – Office of Information Technology (NJOIT)
  31. New Mexico – Department of Information Technology (DoIT)
  32. New York – Office of Information Technology Services (ITS)
  33. North Carolina – Department of Information Technology (NCDIT)
  34. North Dakota – Information Technology Department (ITD)
  35. Ohio – Department of Administrative Services, Office of Information Technology (OIT)
  36. Oklahoma – Office of Management and Enterprise Services, Information Services Division (ISD)
  37. Oregon – Office of the State Chief Information Officer (OSCIO)
  38. Pennsylvania – Office of Information Technology (OIT)
  39. Rhode Island – Division of Information Technology
  40. South Carolina – Department of Administration, Division of Technology
  41. South Dakota – Bureau of Information and Telecommunications (BIT)
  42. Tennessee – Strategic Technology Solutions (STS)
  43. Texas – Department of Information Resources (DIR)
  44. Utah – Department of Technology Services (DTS)
  45. Vermont – Agency of Digital Services (ADS)
  46. Virginia – Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA)
  47. Washington – Consolidated Technology Services (WaTech)
  48. West Virginia – Office of Technology
  49. Wisconsin – Division of Enterprise Technology (DET)
  50. Wyoming – Enterprise Technology Services (ETS)

After (Recommended)

  1. Alabama – alabama.department.technology
  2. Alaska – alaska.department.technology
  3. Arizona – arizona.department.technology
  4. Arkansas – arkansas.department.technology
  5. California – california.department.technology
  6. Colorado – colorado.department.technology
  7. Connecticut – connecticut.department.technology
  8. Delaware – delaware.department.technology
  9. Florida – florida.department.technology
  10. Georgia – georgia.department.technology
  11. Hawaii – hawaii.department.technology
  12. Idaho – idaho.department.technology
  13. Illinois – illinois.department.technology
  14. Indiana – indiana.department.technology
  15. Iowa – iowa.department.technology
  16. Kansas – kansas.department.technology
  17. Kentucky – kentucky.department.technology
  18. Louisiana – louisiana.department.technology
  19. Maine – maine.department.technology
  20. Maryland – maryland.department.technology
  21. Massachusetts – massachusetts.department.technology
  22. Michigan – michigan.department.technology
  23. Minnesota – minnesota.department.technology
  24. Mississippi – mississippi.department.technology
  25. Missouri – missouri.department.technology
  26. Montana – montana.department.technology
  27. Nebraska – nebraska.department.technology
  28. Nevada – nevada.department.technology
  29. New Hampshire – newhampshire.department.technology
  30. New Jersey – newjersey.department.technology
  31. New Mexico – newmexico.department.technology
  32. New York – newyork.department.technology
  33. North Carolina – northcarolina.department.technology
  34. North Dakota – northdakota.department.technology
  35. Ohio – ohio.department.technology
  36. Oklahoma – oklahoma.department.technology
  37. Oregon – oregon.department.technology
  38. Pennsylvania – pennsylvania.department.technology
  39. Rhode Island – rhodeisland.department.technology
  40. South Carolina – southcarolina.department.technology
  41. South Dakota – southdakota.department.technology
  42. Tennessee – tennessee.department.technology
  43. Texas – texas.department.technology
  44. Utah – utah.department.technology
  45. Vermont – vermont.department.technology
  46. Virginia – virginia.department.technology
  47. Washington – washington.department.technology
  48. West Virginia – westvirginia.department.technology
  49. Wisconsin – wisconsin.department.technology
  50. Wyoming – wyoming.department.technology

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