Top trends in government
1. Turning fiscal pressure into efficiency and innovation
Growing budget pressures are encouraging agencies to direct resources toward mission-critical programs, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate essential modernization efforts.
2. Expanding the government C-suite to better serve the public
Government C-suite executives are equipping governments to unify digital strategy, improve service delivery, and create more consistent, citizen-centered experiences.
3. Modernizing to deliver incremental results, faster
Government agencies are embracing modular, AI-assisted modernization that reduces risk, accelerates delivery, and builds the technical foundation for long-term transformation.
4. Designing government that works as one
Government leaders are building the leadership, systems, and shared data foundations needed to connect services across programs—creating simpler, more coordinated experiences for residents
5. Securing government through perimeterless security
By unifying Zero Trust, data sovereignty, and shared defense models, technology and security leaders are enhancing the ability of their team’s ability to protect critical services and maintain public trust amid rising cyber risks.
6. Delivering on AI’s promise
Enterprise-wide AI governance and data maturity are positioning government agencies and departments to adopt AI responsibly, enhancing service quality while safeguarding privacy, fairness, and public confidence.
7. Building an AI-fluent workforce
Government leaders are investing in skills development across their workforces and communities, equipping people with the capabilities needed to navigate and contribute to an AI-enabled economy.
Get the full outlook here: slalom.com/gov-outlook
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