As governments accelerate digital modernization, many struggle to convert new tools into measurable mission outcomes. This article examines the critical gap between digital readiness and organizational confidence — why technology alone is insufficient — and offers leaders a practical framework for building enterprisewide confidence in an uncertain 2026 landscape.
It’s tough to ensure your data’s accuracy and reliability when you’ve lost track of its origin. Tactics such as metadata management, data stewardship, and traceability audits will help. Learn what they involve.
Government modernization in 2026 is no longer just about digitization — it’s about governing data with intention, using automation and AI to build trust, transparency, and confidence in the information agencies rely on every day.
When their data sources and fragmented IT systems don’t “talk” to each other, agencies lose opportunities for meaningful insights and create new security risks.
To make meaningful improvements to your agency’s digital experience, you need a clear understanding of your customers’ needs and pain points. During our most recent CX Community of Practice, we met with Louise Schenk, Customer Experience Manager, State of Utah, to discuss ways you can uncover and meet your constituents’ real needs and modernize to transform yourRead… Read more »
Protecting healthcare data should begin, not end, with achieving High impact FedRAMP certification. When health data is at risk, lives can be affected.
Using GIS along with AI technology, Houston has successfully digitally transformed its public works system for infrastructure management.
I’ve been working in government technology for more than two decades, spending a non-trivial amount of that time modernizing legacy systems to improve how they work and the digital experiences they support. Recently, I came to a somewhat uncomfortable conclusion — I was probably doing it wrong the whole time. Traditional legacy modernization approaches —Read… Read more »
When citizens have positive, efficient interactions with government services, it fosters transparency and confidence in public institutions. By prioritizing customer experience (CX), agencies can reduce frustration, improve accessibility, and ensure that services meet the needs of diverse communities. During this month’s CX Community of Practice, we invited Marisa Mellema, Senior Manager, Digital Experience Team, KingRead… Read more »
Policy debt is one of government’s greatest modernization barriers. Policy hygiene cycles enable modernization that is built on clarity, not clutter.