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2008 Trends to Watch: Government Technology - This brief examines the most important issues facing government agencies in 2008 and identifies key trends in government technology investment.
Product Code: bftc1897
Publication Date: 05-Feb-2008
Overview
Introduction
Technology markets are changing fast. This brief is essential reading for you to identify and track the key forces shaping the prospects for your business. In this piece, Datamonitor's analyst specializing in government technology will outline changes in your market, explain which trends will have the biggest impact, and highlight who will benefit from the fast-paced developments in the industry.
Scope
· An overview of the challenges facing governments in 2008
· Datamonitor's take on the technology priorities of government agencies and departments
· Strategies to help vendors penetrate the government technology industry
Report Highlights
Governments are looking to enhance citizen-centric service delivery, as they realize the necessity of treating their constituents as customers.
Governments will continue to invest in solutions which help protect public security.
While demand for accurate election results leads governments to adopt electronic voting technology, election officials are increasingly facing challenges surrounding the security and privacy of electronic balloting.
Reasons to Purchase
· Learn about the top trends in government in 2008
· Gain insight into the technology areas in which government organizations are investing
· Identify strategies for expanding business opportunities in government
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DATAMONITOR VIEW |
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CATALYST |
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SUMMARY |
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ANALYSIS |
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Governments are increasingly adopting citizen-centric enhancements to service delivery |
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Constituents have increased expectations of what constitutes 'good service' |
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Agencies are cautiously beginning to explore the capabilities of 'Government 2.0' |
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Ensuring public security will remain a high priority |
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Concerns about terrorism and the need for secure borders are driving the focus on public security |
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Governments are investing in solutions to protect the security of information |
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A focus on performance management is driving increased interagency cooperation |
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Interagency information sharing gives decision makers a more complete view of government operations |
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Back-office centralization and resource sharing leads to cost-savings and streamlined processes |
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The 2008 US election will lead to a renewed focus on the administration of elections |
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ACTIONS |
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Impact on governments |
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Recommendations for vendors selling technology into the government sector |
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APPENDIX |
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Abbreviations |
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Methodology |
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Further reading |
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Ask the analyst |
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Datamonitor consulting |
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Disclaimer |
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List of Figures |
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Figure 1: Improving constituent service is among the top priorities for government IT managers |
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Figure 2: Government IT spending continues to rise across levels and geographies |
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Figure 3: Priorities for investment in security technologies among government agencies |
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Figure 4: Governments can improve service delivery by sharing information across agencies |
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