♦         Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity (DRBC)
The state has made investments to insure that applications, data, and transport are available for DRBC.   Utilization of these capacities increases the likelihood that agency systems will be available during a service disruption and maximizes the investment made by the citizens 

♦         Services Oriented Architecture (SOA)
SOA is a modular approach to the development of applications that enables the reuse of key application capacities.   This methodology was developed for efficiency in real time computing and is a key component of federal government architecture and data funding initiatives. 

♦         Server and Desktop Virtualization
Server and desktop virtualization is a process of abstracting an operating system from its hardware constraints.  This methodology saves energy costs,  promotes DRBC, reduces hardware inefficiencies, and maximizes security. 

♦         Digital Content Management (DCM)
DCM is a standardized approach to the creation, retention, management and archiving of digital records.  Implementing this holistically reduces the cost of document management and increases the efficiency. 

♦         Geographic  Information Systems (GIS)
Many agencies need and use geographic data to produce information.  Having a standardized approach to handling GIS data increases interoperability and reuse of information resulting in decreased cost. 

♦         Common Business Portal
A common business portal developed for key state application gives citizens a common look and feel for state applications and provides the foundation for centralized security auditing and monitoring.  

♦         Electronic Payments
The electronic collection of payments is a key component to electronic commerce.  It is also a highly regulated concentration of IT.  A common approach to electronic payments insures proper accounting, efficiency, and compliance. 

♦         Standards Based Identity Management
All systems require that user and administrative roles be defined and enforced.  Standards based identity management creates an interoperability standard around this need that insures interoperability on large enterprise applications. 

♦         Use of State Owned Computing and Network Services
The State has made considerable investments into the state computing facility and Silvernet.  Whereas no profit can be made on these investments, the more the infrastructure is used, the greater value they become for the citizens and agencies.

♦         Collaborative Work Technologies (videoconferencing)
Videoconferencing and other collaborative technologies reduces the need for travel thereby reducing costs and liability.  These technologies, when deployed correctly also increase communication 

♦         Enterprise Licensing & Economies of Scale Contracts
Enterprise licensing of key technologies and software decreases the overall cost of hardware and software to agencies and citizens. 

♦         A Standardized Approach to Compliance Regulations
A standardized approach to compliance regulations maximizes the likelihood of success and minimizes the risk of non-compliance.