States with Superior use of Technology

The 10 most tech-savvy states in the nation have been announced by e.Republic's Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute focused on information technology (IT) policies, and best practices in state and local government. States with the most advanced use of technology were ranked as a result of the Center's 2008 Digital States Survey, a comprehensive biannual review of digital solutions and best practices among state governments. State chief information officers and senior executives from across the nation participated in the survey which benchmarks progression in digital government. It covered a wide range of areas from infrastructure to online applications and new Web 2.0 technologies provided to citizens. This year's survey also included a first-in-nation measure of sustainability efforts, especially in the area of green IT. Top Ten States: 1st Place Utah; 2nd Place Michigan; 3rd Place Virginia; 4th Place Arizona; 5th Place California; 6th Place Washington; 7th Place Kentucky; 8th Place South Dakota; 9th Place Maryland; 10th Place Tennessee (tie); 10th Place Pennsylvania (tie).