Sustainable Growth The Maryland Department of Planning focuses on sustainable growth and smart development, presenting an opportunity to discuss/offer GIS analytics, data visualization tools, and decision support platforms to enhance statewide planning and local implementation efforts.

Data Driven With emphasis on demographic, socio-economic, cultural, and geographic analysis delivered via interactive online tools, there is potential to upsell advanced data services, dashboards, and cloud-based analytics using Azure and SQL Server.

Technology Stack Existing tech includes Teradata, Blockchain initiatives, Microsoft Azure, SQL Server, and JavaScript, indicating receptivity to modern data integration, secure data sharing, and GIS-enabled web apps for planning workflows.

Funding & Grants State funding activity for local projects and capital improvements signals opportunities to propose project management software, grant tracking, and reporting tools to streamline grant administration and compliance.

Public Sector Partnerships Active collaboration with local governments and agencies suggests a fit for enterprise-wide solutions such as integrated LMS, procurement/eProcurement, and enterprise content management to support planning programs and stakeholder engagement.