"Once again, congratulations to all of the hardworking technology professionals who are pushing California's name to the top of the list. This important distinction demonstrates California's leadership and innovation on technology issues," said Teri Takai, CIO for California. "This is terrific news for the Golden State and all those who use the services offered by our state government websites."
California has been climbing the ranks for the past several years in this study, rising from 47 in 2005:
- 2008 - Rank 4
- 2007 - Rank 12
- 2006 - Rank 31
- 2005 - Rank 47
California has also been named as a finalist for five national Information technology awards by the National Association of Chief Information Officers (NASCIO). The final results will be announced in late September.