Happy New Year and cheers to fresh beginnings! There’s something truly inspiring about starting a brand-new year—a chance for new ideas, new goals, and new discoveries.
As we step into 2025, I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible community we’ve built together. Whether you’re new to the Digital Commons platform or have been a part of our journey for years, please know how much we value your contributions. You are the heart of this community, and your efforts continue to make a difference.
This year is particularly special as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Digital Commons platform! With nearly 85 state websites now powered by the North Carolina state publishing platform, this milestone is a testament to how far we’ve come. Together, we’ve transformed how state agencies connect with the people they serve.
Over the past decade, the Digital Commons platform has grown into a powerful tool that prioritizes user experience and accessibility. It’s not just about technology—it’s about creating an environment where state agencies can share vital resources and services efficiently and effectively. Many of the enhancements you see today are directly shaped by your insights and suggestions through Teams SPARK channel.
Managed by the dedicated NCDIT Digital Solutions team, the platform has a commitment to innovation, best practices, and empowering digital communicators and subject matter experts to take ownership of their state websites content. By collaborating and centering on user needs through analytics and surveys, we ensure the platform evolves to meet the ever-changing expectations of our audiences.
As we look ahead to 2025, let’s harness our collective knowledge and the tools to continue enhancing the quality and accessibility of state websites. Together, we can ensure that North Carolina digital services are user-friendly, inclusive, and impactful.
Let’s make 2025 a year to remember!
Happy New Year from the Digital Solutions team!