A new technology has emerged — known as “answer engines” — that replaces the keyword search engines we know so well with natural language processing that understands what we actually mean when we ask a question.
Sharing data through a public/private research consortium allowed Chicago to provide better early childhood services. It wouldn’t have been possible without the cloud.
Metrics and data can help illustrate the value of government’s scientific research — but finding that data can be difficult.
As more data is collected and shared, backup becomes more difficult — and more important. A single approach can reduce complexity and improve security.
Data catalogs give agencies more and better opportunities to solve mission-critical problems, avoid costly errors, and empower employees to work better.
As part of a multi-year internet expansion plan, Los Angeles County used geographic information system (GIS) technology to identify communities in need of better internet access. The maps showed a stark and urgent need to address racial and economic disparities.
To harness data in service to the mission, agencies need to leverage all available data, and make analytics accessible to the business side of operations.
Data storage that relies on legacy technology can hamper the performance and efficiency of an agency’s IT environment. But a flash-based approach can be transformative.
Data offers insights into trends and patterns and enables us to make predictions. And leaders can use that information to make decisions that impact their teams and organizations.
As data increases, it becomes more difficult for agencies to store, share and secure it, both internally and with other organizations.