Transforming Technology Procurement (Part Two)

In our first blog, we wrote how many governments around the world are updating how they procure technology.  The goal is to reduce risk and get higher value out of investments -- especially from complex systems integration programs.  We highlighted three common approaches to those changes, and will next describe two additional approaches, five lessons learned, and five key takeaways.

As a review, the five approaches include:

Transforming Technology Procurement

Mike Stone is the Managing Partner within Global Government Consulting. Paul Dommel is an IBM Partner within the Strategy and Transformation Global Government Practice.

Summary

Advancing AI in Defense Organizations

The use of AI in national defense dates back more than 6 decades, but the transformational impact of this technology on defense operations only began to be realized in the past 10 years. AI-enabled solutions present significant opportunities for defense organizations to improve mission outcomes; however, leaders must be prepared to address the challenges their organizations might encounter on their AI journeys.

OECD Two Pillar Strategy and Tech Implications for National Tax Agencies

Guest Bloggers:  Florian Breger, Vice President Civilian Global Government; Paul Dommel, Partner, Strategy and Transformation;  Sharon Moore, Principal Industry Engineer, Global Government; and Mike Stone, Managing Partner Global Government, IBM

Tips to Improve Healthcare User Experience

Guest Blogger:  David Egts, Chief Technologist, Red Hat

This article first appeared in GovConWire.

Five strategies to emerge stronger and more resilient

In the face of economic volatility, extreme weather events, and rapidly shifting demographics, the demand for public services has skyrocketed. The chasm between what citizens need and what governments can provide has widened.

Trust in public organizations is also on the decline, continuing a trend we’ve seen for decades. In 2022, only half (52%) of citizens trust their governments globally, according to Edelman. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has measured a similar level of trust (51%) across its 38 member countries.

How to Improve the Quality of Governance

It aims to accomplish the goals created by providing a framework and guidelines. In short, the chief objective of having a performance management system is to achieve more effectiveness and efficiency in the way governments function.

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