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Open Data's Unexpected Benefits in Utah

Utah CIO Mike Hussey talks about the state's inclusive approach to its open data portal.

Utah CIO Mike Hussey
Utah CIO Mike Hussey
On the job since last October, Utah Chief Information Officer Mike Hussey leads IT in the state's fully consolidated environment. One area of notable leadership is Utah's open data portal, opendata.utah.gov

At the NASCIO annual conference in Orlando, Hussey talked about why the effort is a priority for state leaders, and the many other groups who stand to benefit. 

Noelle Knell is the executive editor for e.Republic, responsible for setting the overall direction for e.Republic’s editorial platforms, including Government Technology, Governing, Industry Insider, Emergency Management and the Center for Digital Education. She has been with e.Republic since 2011, and has decades of writing, editing and leadership experience. A California native, Noelle has worked in both state and local government, and is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, with majors in political science and American history.