Utilities and government organizations have experienced a significant talent shortage, and it’s not just short-staffed teams that are struggling — even fully-staffed teams are feeling the impact of inflation and are inundated with daily manual tasks. By leveraging technology to make up for lost person-hours and empower existing staff, utilities and government organizations can not only increase customer satisfaction but also encour...

As agencies move ahead on bigger, bolder, more foundational cloud migration efforts, it’s critical for them to develop a comprehensive strategy. The right approach can help keep cloud migration projects on track, on budget and within scope. And it can help government leaders identify new opportunities for cloud solutions. In this conversation from the Center for Digital Government, we’ll look at the key elements of a smart strategy...

Migrating to the cloud can be a smart investment for government agencies under pressure to innovate. But as more organizations flock to the cloud, many IT leaders struggle to design an effective migration strategy. An effective cloud migration strategy can reduce the fear and challenges of moving applications and workloads to the cloud. Explore how government institutions can minimize the risk and disruption of cloud migration during a live we...

The success of any state or local law enforcement agency depends on its ability to manage and leverage data in a timely manner. From traditional crimes to more nuanced threats made possible by the internet and social media, the digital age has added a new layer of complexity to law enforcement operations, requiring agencies to adapt quickly to emerging trends in data management and analysis. Considering this, efficient cloud data management,...

After migrating to the cloud, the Seattle Police Department was able to enhance operations and make improvements to emergency response and criminal investigations. Like many departments, the Seattle Police Department had multiple disparate data sources. Cloud computing equips institutions with agility and scalability, providing the ability to store and analyze data, powering innovation. Join leadership from the Seattle Police Department and pu...

Cloud solutions can bring tremendous benefits to state and local agencies, but it’s important to understand the true costs of cloud before initiating any core systems migrations. Many agencies are surprised to find that cloud doesn’t necessarily represent a cost savings. In many cases, cloud technologies can cost just as much or more than on-premises solutions, at least initially. In this conversation from the Center for Digital Go...

State and local governments are tasked with securely connecting one or multiple of five things to support mission-critical needs: People, locations, data, clouds and applications. With a renewed focus on government cybersecurity, agencies face increased pressure to keep those connections secure. There’s growing attention to the physical security of government data centers and an increase in the adoption of cloud strategies that explore v...

Agencies implementing a cloud-smart strategy understand the many benefits of multicloud adoption, which can include operational efficiencies, cost reductions, improved security and more. However, multicloud adoption is just one part of the solution and can introduce new operational challenges when implemented without a comprehensive strategy. To realize the benefits of multicloud, disparate infrastructure, applications and data must be federat...

Governments are turning to hybrid cloud to meet some of today’s most pressing challenges, and it’s working. Agencies nationwide have made major improvements to mission-critical operations like public service delivery and emergency response as a result of hybrid cloud adoption. But to ensure continued success, governments need hybrid cloud strategies that address cloud costs. As agencies embrace the efficiencies that come with cloud...

The road to an efficient and effective cloud system has never been an easy one — and now that road often passes through multiple providers as more agencies adopt a multicloud strategy. While leaders continue to turn to the cloud, technologists are falling behind when it comes to learning new cloud technologies. The gap between what leaders want and what technologists can execute creates foundational obstacles to multicloud success. Learn...