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Delaware

IT Status Report & Strategic Plan

February 23, 2026 · Version 2.0

Executive Summary

Governor

Matt Meyer (D)

CIO

Jordan Schulties (Acting)

CISO

Aashish Patel

IT Organization

Department of Technology and Information (DTI)

State Agencies

30

Population

1.0M

✓ Key Strengths

  • Delaware AI Commission established by HB 333 with 23 members conducting Generative AI inventory across state agencies, and AI Sandbox Initiative launched July 2025 to test responsible AI applications -- positioning Delaware as a leader in structured AI governance and experimentation
  • Enterprise Generative AI Policy adopted July 2025 providing clear guidance for state employees on acceptable AI tool use, prohibiting foreign-developed AI models (e.g., DeepSeek), and requiring independent verification of AI outputs -- among the most detailed state GenAI policies nationally
  • Go DE digital government platform and Delaware One Stop portal providing integrated citizen access to state services, with Delaware Integrated Data System (DIDS) enabling cross-agency data collaboration -- earned B+ in Center for Digital Government's Digital States Survey
  • DTI manages $100M+ operating budget with 350+ employees providing comprehensive IT services including cybersecurity, digital innovation, cloud services, and broadband deployment across all state agencies

⚠ Key Risks

  • CIO leadership vacuum: Greg Lane resigned January 2026 after Governor Meyer's announcement, with Jordan Schulties serving as interim -- nationwide CIO search underway during critical period for AI, broadband, and modernization initiatives
  • BEAD program disrupted by federal restructuring: Delaware's $107M final proposal approved by NTIA in January 2025 was rescinded in June 2025 under new administration's re-bidding process, creating uncertainty for 5,721 targeted locations
  • Small state with outsized IT complexity: 33,400 state employees (high per capita) across 30 agencies with $100M+ IT budget creates enterprise-scale management challenges for a sub-1M population state
  • CSO transition: Solomon Adote departed and Aashish Patel was appointed CSO in September 2025 -- second security leadership change creates continuity risk for cybersecurity strategy execution

Capability Areas

Capability Radar

Cybersecurity & …AI & AutomationDigital Governme…Data Management …Workforce & TalentCloud ServicesBroadband & Conn…IT Procurement &…Interoperability…Legacy Moderniza…
Delaware

Current IT Projects

ProjectStatusDescriptionTimeline
BEAD Broadband Deployment (Re-bid Phase)Re-bidding$107M federal broadband program targeting 5,721 unserved locations. Original final proposal approved January 2025 but rescinded June 2025 under federal restructuring. Re-bidding process with revised BEAD plan under public comment.2026-2030
AI Commission and Sandbox InitiativeActiveHB 333 AI Commission conducting GenAI inventory across all state agencies while AI Sandbox Initiative tests responsible AI applications. Commission meetings scheduled through April 2026 with legislative recommendations expected.2025-2027
Go DE Digital Government PlatformIn ProgressContinued development of the Go DE initiative creating user-friendly digital government platform with enhanced accessibility, security, and efficiency for Delaware residents and businesses.2024-2027
CIO Search and Leadership TransitionActiveNationwide search for permanent CIO following Greg Lane's January 2026 resignation. Jordan Schulties serving as interim while the new CIO will serve as principal technology advisor to Governor Meyer overseeing 350+ employee department.2026
IT Centralization Phase 2In ProgressContinued consolidation of agency IT functions into DTI-managed services, expanding enterprise architecture standards, cloud adoption, and shared service delivery across state government.2025-2028
Digital Equity ImplementationIn Progress$4.8M Digital Equity Act program supporting workforce development, digital literacy, and community broadband adoption programs focusing on underserved populations in southern Delaware and urban communities.2024-2029

100-Day Strategic Plan

Quick-win initiatives for immediate impact

200-Day Strategic Plan

Strategic initiatives for sustained transformation

Sources

  1. Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) (accessed 2026-02-23)
  2. GovTech: After Its CIO's Departure, Delaware Seeks His Replacement (accessed 2026-02-23)
  3. StateScoop: Delaware CIO Greg Lane Resigns (accessed 2026-02-23)
  4. Governor Meyer Announces Resignation of CIO Greg Lane (accessed 2026-02-23)
  5. GovTech: Delaware Picks a Familiar Face to Lead State Cybersecurity (CSO Patel) (accessed 2026-02-23)
  6. Delaware Enterprise Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy (July 2025) (accessed 2026-02-23)
  7. GovTech: Delaware Releases New State Policy for the Use of GenAI (accessed 2026-02-23)
  8. StateScoop: Delaware's GenAI Policy Allows ChatGPT But Not DeepSeek (accessed 2026-02-23)
  9. Delaware AI Commission Official Website (accessed 2026-02-23)
  10. Delaware Launches Bold AI Sandbox Initiative (accessed 2026-02-23)
  11. Delaware Broadband Office -- BEAD Program (accessed 2026-02-23)
  12. NTIA Approves Delaware's BEAD Final Proposal ($107M) (accessed 2026-02-23)
  13. DTI FY2026 Governor's Recommended Operating Budget (accessed 2026-02-23)
  14. GovTech: Delaware CIO Gregory Lane to Continue in New Administration (accessed 2026-02-23)
  15. Delaware BEAD Five-Year Action Plan (accessed 2026-02-23)
  16. NASCIO 2025 State CIO Top 10 Priorities (accessed 2026-02-23)