MARCH 2020CIOAPPLICATIONS.COM6Copyright © 2020 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.March 09, 2020, Volume 06 - Issue 05 (ISSN 2644-240X) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIO ApplicationsVisit www.cioapplications.com Managing EditorJoe Phillip*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffSalesSebastian Jacobsebastian@cioapplications.comEmailsales@cioapplications.comeditor@cioapplications.commarketing@cioapplications.comContact UsPhone: 510.330.5174Fax: 510.894.8405EditorialTechnologies and its Impact on Government Governments looking to serve their citizens in the digital era need to keep up with the demands of tech-savvy constituents. To respond to citizen demand for 24/7 digital information services and provide other functions and programs that support constituents, governments must take advantage of new technologies. As digital transformation is sweeping over various industries, the public sector is no exception. Local, state, and federal governments are leveraging state-of-the-art technologies for drastically improve the services delivered to their citizens. From automation to the IoT, organizations are leveraging the recent advance to contribute to smart city initiatives, while also making the living standards smart, improved and more secure. Meanwhile, blockchain has captured the attention of the public sectors for its far-reaching applicability.However, the reluctance to adopt these technologies can place organizations at risk of going against the tide of changing citizen expectations, which can usher in new threats, and added expenses. Against this rapidly evolving backdrop, government sectors are also realizing the benefits of using technologies like AI and chatbots to create more citizen-centric experiences. Automated call centers in social services is an example of how chatbots are revolutionizing the Department of Human Services. Also, in 2020 government organizations plan to aggressively invest in cloud services. As governments in all geographies and at all levels are equally vulnerable to today's advanced cyberthreats, an adaptive security approach treats risk, trust, and security as a continuous process that anticipates and mitigates constantly evolving cyber threats. With the rise of digital government platforms that cater to citizens' need for instant availability of information, organizations are also under pressure to protect the digital information and improve capabilities. Industry leaders are drawing on their innovative technology and proven expertise to aid mission success, thereby establishing a truly connected government across agencies to advance enterprise high-performance computing, mobility, cybersecurity, and more. In this edition of CIO Applications, we bring to you some of the leading companies that have excelled through innovation in delivering the highest quality of government tech solutions. We hope the inspiring success stories of these solution providers benefit our readers who are in pursuit of an ideal collaboration.Let us know your thoughts!Joe PhillipManaging Editoreditor@cioapplications.comJoe PhillipGraphics & ArtRonald DonovanEditorial StaffBen JacksonDaniel HolmesEzra BenjaminJune MichaelRose DcruzSenior WritersClara MathewLeah JaneRoyce D'Souza
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