The Future of Data-Based Decision-Making
The role of data in government is growing fast. But to reach the future, you have to prepare. Here are some tactics to get your data systems ready now.
The role of data in government is growing fast. But to reach the future, you have to prepare. Here are some tactics to get your data systems ready now.
By simplifying the IT environment and reducing technical debt, an agency can focus on getting value from the data rather than managing the hardware on top of which it runs. Flash storage can help.
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.
There’s no disputing the integral role technology plays in supporting nuanced government work. What is up for debate, however, is how much of that tech infrastructure agencies can and should maintain themselves.
A little bit of technical debt can sometimes be strategic, but keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t get out of hand. And as always, plan ahead.