Modernization delivers stronger services, security, and resilience for Minnesotans in 2025

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 29, 2026—Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting how focused modernization efforts improve services for Minnesotans. The report details MNIT’s progress advancing artificial intelligence, accelerating modernization through the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF), and strengthening cyber defense maturity across the executive branch.

The report highlights TMF-funded projects that replace outdated systems, reduce risk, and deliver more reliable, user-centered digital services. It also outlines MNIT’s responsible use of AI, including governance, pilot programs, and practical applications that improve efficiency while maintaining public trust.

In cybersecurity, MNIT reports measurable gains in cyber defense maturity through shared tools, intelligence-driven defenses, and a Whole-of-State approach that strengthens resilience across state, local, Tribal, and critical infrastructure partners.

Together, these efforts show how MNIT turns modernization investments into benefits for Minnesotans and builds a secure, connected, and future-ready Minnesota.

For more information and to view the full report, view the MNIT Annual Report site.

About Minnesota IT Services

Minnesota IT Services, led by the state’s Chief Information Officer, is the Information Technology agency for Minnesota’s executive branch, providing enterprise and local IT services to over 70 agencies, boards, and commissions. MNIT employs more than 2,800 people. Together, we build, maintain, and secure the State’s IT infrastructure, applications, projects, and services. MNIT sets IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards for enterprise IT leadership and planning. We also serve Minnesotans by connecting all 87 counties, 300 cities, and 200 public higher education campuses across the state on the MNET network. Through public-private partnerships, our team proactively protects the state’s information systems and the private data of 5.7 million Minnesotans. 

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