What Georgia Technology Authority does

Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) is the State of Georgia's central IT and cybersecurity agency, established in 2000 and headquartered in Atlanta. It provides technology leadership, shared infrastructure, and digital services to Georgia state agencies, constitutional offices, commissions, councils, and local government entities. GTA operates as a public-sector technology authority rather than a commercial vendor, funded through state budget appropriations and federal grants.

The agency's core product portfolio centers on GovHub, an award-winning Drupal-based content management platform that hosts 80+ state agency websites with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance, paired with Orchard, Georgia's official design system used across 100+ websites and applications. Other core offerings include GETS (Georgia Enterprise Technology Services) shared IT infrastructure (LAN, WAN, server, storage, mainframe, voice, backup), comprehensive cybersecurity services (endpoint security, SIEM, vulnerability management, Cyber Dawg exercises), cloud services, the BEAD Program administering $1.3 billion in federal broadband expansion funding, the Georgia Innovation Lab (Horizons) for ethical AI testing, and an AI Program providing governance, licensing, and training. Underlying technology is operated on 2-week sprint cycles, hosted via Acquia at 99.95% uptime, and monitored with Siteimprove analytics.

GTA's go-to-market is structurally distinct from commercial SaaS: it is a captive, mandated provider to the State of Georgia with no external sales motion. Customer success managers, the GTA Service Portal, and direct agency engagement deliver services to internal government clients, while competitive grant programs (BEAD broadband, State and Local Cybersecurity) distribute funding outward to local governments, K-12 schools, and ISPs. Services are funded through state appropriations and federal pass-through grants, with operating economics driven by legislative budgeting cycles rather than revenue per customer.

Name

Georgia Technology Authority

Legal name

Georgia Technology Authority

Website

https://gta.georgia.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Georgia Technology Authority is the State of Georgia's central IT and cybersecurity agency, providing cloud, cybersecurity, shared IT services, and the GovHub website platform to state agencies and local governments, funded through state appropriations and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government IT Services

NAICS

Public Administration (92), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (92613)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Government Digital Service & eGovernment (Service Delivery, IDs, Portals) (BPAIAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Security Managed Services (Firewall/IDS/IPS/SASE) (BPAEADAG), ITSM Platform Implementation & Administration (ServiceNow/JSM/BMC/etc.) (BPAEAJAC), State/Provincial Licensing, Permitting & Regulatory Administration (Cross-sector) (BPAIABAO)

Keywords

• State government IT services
• Cybersecurity services
• Cloud infrastructure services
• Broadband expansion programs
• Digital platform hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Appropriations: GTA is a state government agency funded through Georgia state budget appropriations. It provides IT and cybersecurity leadership and services to state and local government entities as part of its public mandate.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Georgia Technology Authority provides centralized IT and cybersecurity leadership and services to Georgia state and local government entities. Its core offering includes the GovHub Drupal-based website platform hosting 80+ state agency websites, shared IT infrastructure services through GETS, cybersecurity services (SIEM, vulnerability management, email filtering), cloud services, GTA Direct Services for cellular and Oracle-based solutions, and the $1.3 billion BEAD broadband expansion program.

Product overview

Georgia Technology Authority provides IT and cybersecurity leadership and services to help state and local government entities serve Georgians. The core portfolio includes GovHub, a Drupal-based website platform serving 80+ state agencies; Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS) offering shared IT infrastructure services; GTA Direct Services providing cellular, Oracle, network, and contact center solutions; Cybersecurity Services including endpoint security, SIEM, and vulnerability management; Cloud Services; the BEAD Program managing $1.3 billion in broadband expansion grants; the Georgia Innovation Lab (Horizons) for ethical AI testing; and an AI Program providing governance, licensing, and training for responsible AI adoption across state agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GovHub: Georgia's next-generation Drupal-based platform that delivers simple, compliant websites for state agencies. Developed over 12 years ago, GovHub currently hosts more than 80 state agency websites.
• Georgia Broadband Program
• GETS (Georgia Enterprise Technology Services)
• Orchard

Products and services

• GovHub Award-winning Drupal-based platform for Georgia state agencies providing simple, compliant websites. GovHub manages hosting, security, and technical infrastructure while agencies focus on content. Features include drag-and-drop content management, WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance, and 2-week sprint development cycles. Currently hosts 80+ state agency websites.
• Georgia Enterprise Technology Services (GETS) Shared IT services for Georgia government entities including backup and recovery, end user computing, LAN, mainframe, print/mail, server, storage, voice, and WAN services. Available through a self-service portal at portal.gets.georgia.gov.
• GTA Direct Services Direct technology services including cellular devices and services, Oracle products and services, network services, hosted contact center services, and managed print services available to Georgia government entities.
• Cybersecurity Services Comprehensive cybersecurity offerings including endpoint security, email filtering, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), vulnerability management services, cyber incident reporting, security program reviews, and the Cyber Dawg live-action exercise program for state and local government entities.
• Cloud Services Cloud computing services for state agencies enabling modern infrastructure and deployment options including migration of legacy systems such as the Criminal Justice e-filing systems to cloud infrastructure.
• BEAD Program (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) $1.3 billion grant program administered by GTA to expand high-speed internet access to unserved and underserved communities across Georgia. Includes sub-grantee readiness hub, financial toolkits, and 2026 compliance updates. Grant applications opened December 2, 2024.
• Georgia Innovation Lab (Horizons) Innovation lab in Atlanta located at 47 Trinity Ave SW, 6th Floor, dedicated to ethical testing of AI and emerging technologies to transform public service. Launched July 2025 by Governor Kemp and First Lady.
• AI Program Statewide AI governance initiative including agencywide AI licensing, training programs, AI tool use guidelines, and AI advisory council to support responsible AI adoption across Georgia state government. Includes centralized AI policy management and tool evaluation.

Quantifiable outcome

• A grade achieved in Digital States Survey four times (2018, 2020, 2022, 2024), placing Georgia among only nine states to earn the highest grade.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Darwin AIcoreTechnology or Integration · 8 June 2026Georgia has partnered with Darwin AI, a startup founded in 2024, to build statewide AI governance infrastructure and 'guardrails' across state agencies. The Georgia Technology Authority will use Darwin's products—including Darwin Govern and Darwin LaunchPad—to create a centralized system for managing AI policy, evaluating tools, and maintaining oversight as adoption scales. The deal represents a significant state-level win for Darwin AI, which previously raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Insight Partners.
• NuHarbor SecuritycoreTechnology or Integration · 23 February 2026NuHarbor Security announced a new statewide security operations partnership with the Georgia Technology Authority to support security across Georgia's government agencies. The partnership aims to enhance cybersecurity, coordination, and resilience of critical public services within Georgia.
• Technical College System of GeorgiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2023Technical College System of Georgia and Georgia Technology Authority partnered to train employees on advanced technologies through AWS. This partnership supports workforce development and technology skills training for Georgia government employees.
• AcquiacoreTechnology or IntegrationGovHub hosting is provided via Acquia, offering 99.95% uptime, proactive security, and performance upgrades for Georgia state agency websites.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Technical College System of Georgia and AWS to train government employees on advanced cloud technologies. Criminal Justice e-filing systems migrated to cloud infrastructure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tyler Technologies: Large established vendor of software and IT services to state and local governments across the United States. Operates broadly across the same government customer base as GTA but as an external commercial provider rather than an embedded state authority.
• Accenture State and Local Government: Major systems integrator with a substantial state and local government practice providing IT consulting, cybersecurity, and digital transformation services. Comparable in service categories to GTA but operates as a commercial vendor serving multiple state clients rather than as a single state's central IT authority.

Emerging players

• Code for America: Nonprofit that builds digital services for government, including state-level benefit platforms and websites. Comparable to GTA's GovHub in its focus on accessible, user-centered government digital services, though operating as a nonprofit rather than a state agency.

Regional players

• Texas Department of Information Resources: Texas DIR provides statewide IT leadership, cybersecurity, shared technology services, and contract oversight to Texas state agencies and local governments. Operates a comparable mandate to GTA, including the state's cybersecurity framework and Tex-as marketplace for technology procurement.
• Florida Digital Service: Florida Digital Service operates within the Florida Department of Management Services, providing digital services, cybersecurity, and cloud services to Florida state agencies. Closely comparable to GTA's portfolio, including website platform and shared IT services mandate.
• New York State Office of Information Technology Services: NY ITS consolidates IT services for New York State agencies, providing centralized cybersecurity, shared services, and digital platforms analogous to GTA's GETS and GovHub offerings. Comparable operating model and mandate scale.
• Virginia Information Technologies Agency: VITA serves as Virginia's central IT authority, providing cybersecurity, shared infrastructure, and digital services to state and local government entities. Direct counterpart to GTA with similar service portfolio including managed security operations.
• Ohio Department of Administrative Services - Office of Information Technology: Ohio's OIT under DAS provides statewide IT services, cybersecurity, and shared infrastructure comparable to GTA's offerings. Direct state-level peer with similar service consolidation approach.
• California Department of Technology: California's central IT authority responsible for statewide IT policy, cybersecurity, digital services, and shared services. Most directly comparable peer to GTA given California's similar population scale and broad state agency mandate, though operating in a different geography.
• Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology: Illinois DoIT provides centralized IT services, cybersecurity, and digital platforms to Illinois state agencies. Operates a comparable mandate to GTA, including shared services and statewide IT governance.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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