Lighting a Path of Responsible Innovation
Empowering Oklahoma state agencies to navigate technology with clarity, responsibility, and confidence.
BEACON is the Office of Management & Enterprise Services (OMES) consulting program designed to support Oklahoma state agencies throughout the full lifecycle of their technology initiatives. From the earliest idea through planning, delivery, operations, and responsible maintenance, BEACON provides expert guidance, proven frameworks, and practical tools so agencies can deliver meaningful public value while managing risk and ensuring compliance.
The BEACON Framework
A guiding set of principles that drive responsible innovation, alignment, and sustainable results for Oklahoma state agencies.
Boost agency mission objectives with emerging innovation and capabilities.
Educate the workforce on AI and tech literacy to build a resilient future.
Align priorities, trust, and public value with sustainable investment.
Create solutions that promote organizational adaptation and results.
Operate through shared, secure, and scalable ecosystem technologies.
Normalize innovation for speed, scale, and sustainable growth.
Structured & Focused
New capabilities. Real results. Always grounded in what matters most.
Principles
Grounded in responsible, state-aligned decision making.
At the heart of BEACON is a commitment to doing technology the right way — not just the fastest or cheapest way. We believe responsible technology begins long before procurement, with clear principles that put public service, accountability, and long-term sustainability first. Our framework helps agencies move beyond reactive purchasing and toward thoughtful, mission-driven technology strategies.
BEACON promotes a principled approach that emphasizes transparency, stakeholder engagement, ethical considerations, and alignment with Oklahoma’s strategic goals. By embedding these values into every project, agencies gain the confidence that their technology investments will serve Oklahomans effectively today and well into the future.
Technology
Leveraging approved, modern, and sustainable solutions for your team.
BEACON helps agencies evaluate and adopt technology that is not only innovative but also secure, scalable, and compliant with state standards. We guide teams in assessing approved platforms, emerging tools (including AI and automation), and integration opportunities while ensuring solutions remain maintainable and cost-effective over time.
Rather than chasing trends, we focus on practical technology decisions that solve real problems. Whether modernizing legacy systems, building new digital services, or implementing intelligent tools like the Administrative Rules AI Assistant Chatbot, BEACON ensures every solution is chosen and implemented responsibly, with full consideration of security, accessibility, data privacy, and total cost of ownership.
Process
A structured, repeatable framework for success.
BEACON applies a proven, state-approved process modeled after Agile delivery principles but tailored specifically for Oklahoma government. This structured approach provides agencies with clear milestones, governance checkpoints, and best practices from ideation through delivery and beyond.
Our process ensures projects stay aligned, risks are identified early, and value is delivered iteratively. Agencies benefit from consistent guidance, cross-functional collaboration, and documentation that supports compliance and future maintainability. By following the BEACON process, technology initiatives are more likely to finish on time, within budget, and with the intended public impact — while remaining adaptable to changing needs.
Ready to Lead with Responsible Innovation?
Ready to Lead with Responsible Innovation?
Spur your next initiative and move from idea to impact with clarity, alignment, and sustainable results.
