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Launch Consulting is a digital transformation consulting firm that specializes in delivering impactful, engaging human experiences. Buoyed by a government consulting team with over 25 years of IT consulting experience for the State of California, Launch helps public-sector leaders make bold moves with confidence.

The digital transformation journey is unique to every company, municipality, agency, and State. Whether your next step is digitizing records and making them searchable, moving data and operations to the cloud, or devising a virtual customer service experience never seen before, Launch is ready to assist as you navigate from modernization to transformation.

Launch has offices in Roseville, CA and Bellevue, WA, and a global delivery team of over 700 people distributed across the U.S., Canada, Argentina, and India. With a focus on hiring bold, diverse, dynamic, and expert people across sectors and skillsets, you’ll be able to build the team of Navigators that enables you to transform the future of public service.

Note: Direct Technology’s Government Solutions Group became Launch’s Government Sector in 2022. Read more about the move here.

We are delighted to announce that Launch Consulting will attend the California Public Sector CIO Academy on March 18th and 19th, 2024, in Sacramento, California. This prestigious event is a cornerstone for professionals in the public sector and technology industries, offering unparalleled insights into the future of digital government.
The Biden-Harris Administration has taken a pivotal step in the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) by inaugurating the U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC). Announced by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, AISIC embodies a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering the development and deployment of AI technologies that are both safe and trustworthy. This consortium, incorporating over 200 stakeholders from diverse sectors, underscores the administration's commitment to establishing robust AI safety and ethical guidelines. Read our takeaways from the announcement HERE.
In recent years, AI technology has experienced exponential growth, driven by breakthroughs in machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. The integration of big data and powerful computing resources has further accelerated progress. AI's ability to analyze vast datasets, recognize patterns, and make predictions has led to its widespread adoption across various industries, revolutionizing the way tasks are performed and decisions are made. 
On 10/30/23, the White House released an Executive Order on the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of Artificial Intelligence. This move marks a defining moment in shaping the trajectory of AI development, deployment, and regulation for both the public and private sectors.
Launch Consulting participated in the 2023 Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) annual conference, where CIOs, IT professionals, government officials, and industry leaders gathered to explore the latest trends and innovations in information technology, cybersecurity, leadership, AI, and digital transformation.
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