North Dakota is taking a significant step forward in leveraging the power of data with the launch of the official North Dakota “State Data Hub”. This initiative, spearheaded by North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT), aims to enhance the use and impact of North Dakota data to support better citizen and community outcomes.
The State Data Hub will serve as a centralized platform to collect and disseminate reliable, up-to-date information from multiple sources. Initially, the Hub will feature dashboards and data provided by the North Dakota Department of Commerce’s State Data Center, offering valuable insights into demographics, economic development, and socioeconomic factors. Over time, the Hub will expand to include additional data and resources from other state agencies, further enhancing easy access to data for decision-makers and the public.
The development of the Data Hub is a key component of the Statewide Data Strategy, an NDIT-led initiative established in 2022. “The vision of this effort is to harness the value of data to help North Dakota thrive,” said NDIT Chief Data Officer, Kim Weis. “The State Data Hub enables agencies to collaborate with the use of trusted data — essential to creating a government that is not just efficient, but also responsive to the needs of its citizens. The Data Hub is a transformational leap in the right direction, making government work better for everyone.”
The State Data Hub is expected to play a critical role in supporting Commerce’s efforts to drive economic growth and attract investment. By providing access to accurate and timely data, this initiative will enable better planning and decision-making across all sectors.
“Data is a powerful tool —critical to nearly every area of modern life,” said State Demographer Nigel Haarstad. “The State Data Hub moves North Dakota forward by providing timely, accessible data that supports informed decisions and creates opportunities for our state.”
For more information about the State Data Hub, please visit https://www.nd.gov/statedatahub.
