The North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) supports the IT needs of state government, K-12, and higher education. Because of the diverse needs of state entities, NDIT provides varied amounts of support to its customers. While some entities have their own IT departments that partner with NDIT for necessary services, others utilize NDIT for all their IT needs. In all situations, it’s NDIT’s vision is to be a leader and trusted business partner for strategic IT services within government and education. NDIT provides a wide range of services, including: service desk management, software development, hosting, video, and voice. Check out the entire list of offerings on NDIT's website. In addition to NDIT’s core service offerings, the organization houses or has representatives in a number of statewide alliances. Statewide alliances are programs made up of stakeholders from various government entities working towards a common goal. For example, the Educational Technology Council (ND ETC) is a state board responsible for developing technology systems and coordinating their use to enhance and support the educational opportunities for elementary and secondary education. The board is made up of representatives from NDIT, the Department of Public Instruction, University System, and State Board of Career & Technical Education, among other stakeholders. Other statewide alliances include the Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS), Graphic Information System Hub (GIS), and Health Information Technology (HIT).