Every device connected to a network is a potential security vulnerability. The first steps to protecting an agency’s systems (and data) are to identify those vulnerabilities and understand the risks involved.
Data analytics can be like a puzzle — but one where you don’t even know which pieces will be in the final picture or what it will look like. Automation can get you out of the box.
State and local governments are faced with a pressing need to repair infrastructure damage, particularly transportation infrastructure, following a natural disaster. But localities often lack visibility into what’s happening on the ground, and that delays restoration efforts. Automation can be a huge help.
Tasked to do more with less, government agencies are looking for ways to lighten the burden on overloaded IT teams while also elevating the level of citizen service. Automation offers a way forward.
Technology is not a panacea for an agency’s IT ills, says one industry leader. Rather, tech is an enabler, a way for government agencies to move beyond bureaucracy and adopt a more businesslike mindset. And an agency’s success depends in large part on its willingness to embrace automation and find industry partners.
Voice recognition can improve engagement, security, and both employee and constituent experiences.
Using the right automation tools can ease the burden on employees and deliver a more positive constituent experience.
It’s difficult to keep agencies cyber secure, and the growth and sophistication of cyber threats is daunting. But automation can be a saving grace for agencies that implement it.
Automation can make analyzing data so much easier. It can help agencies tell better “data stories” that put the information in context. Automating isn’t easy, though. Here’s advice from an industry expert.
Government technology leaders need to know about new cybersecurity threats, opportunities, executive orders, and other challenges. Here’s how one government expert sees the landscape taking shape.