Office of Infrastructure

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Maryland agencies need access to reliable internet and public safety connectivity to effectively serve their constituents and ensure that no one is left behind. These agencies need scalable and flexible IT infrastructure solutions that can seamlessly access essential applications and resources, while first responders require a dependable statewide radio system to effectively respond to incidents across Maryland.

DoIT’s Office of Infrastructure stands out as one of the few state agencies in the nation to own and operate a statewide fiber network and public safety radio system. The office manages networkMaryland^™, a 3,300-mile high-speed fiber network supporting over 170 state agencies, and MDFiRST, a mission-critical radio system serving over 31,000 first responders. Its Cloud and Data Center team delivers secure, scalable IT solutions, ensuring Maryland’s infrastructure remains reliable, innovative, and responsive to the state’s evolving needs, all while enhancing service delivery, strengthening public safety and promoting cost optimization

The office also leads the Digital Infrastructure Group (DIG). This interagency partnership enhances collaboration among Maryland State and county entities to streamline the coordinated development of broadband infrastructure and eliminate silos and redundancies. DIG is a centralized planning body that coordinates the development and deployment of broadband infrastructure. By illuminating resources, DIG helps agencies to share and build infrastructure to accomplish state priorities.

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