Your citizens’ needs have changed. As your community goes forward with digital transformation initiatives to keep up with these changing demands, it is important that you consider today and look ahead to tomorrow.
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the term future-proof means to design so your software or computer systems can still be used in the future even as technology continues to evolve.
The 2022 NASCIO State CIO Survey has shown that the top two areas of focus going forward will be increasing attention to digital government services and increasing priority for modernization efforts. The best way to address those goals is to start with a modern network.
Modernization brings various benefits, from better connectivity and performance to better security and simplicity. As your community begins their modernization journey, many other top areas of focus will start to fall into place.
As previously mentioned, digital government services are critical for communities today. This initiative has been the number one priority of state and local governments over the last few years, especially following the pandemic. It has become evident that sometimes the safest and most convenient way to reach your citizens is through the virtual world. It would be best if you had a strong network that securely connects your citizens to staff or digital self-service offerings.
Another thing the pandemic has proven is that our employees don’t have to be in an office every day to get things done. Hybrid work options and flexible scheduling can help increase employee retention and satisfaction. To best support your staff as they work from anywhere, you need a modern network that can reach and scale to demand.
Bringing your digital services and hybrid work options to life will enhance your citizens but require different applications to help with collaboration, communication, and productivity. This can be made simpler with a more modern network. When you replace legacy technology with up-to-date and future-proof solutions, you can better integrate applications and adapt to changing requirements.
The fact is, the sooner you begin your modernization journey, the better. The best way to improve your community is to adapt to citizen needs, and the best way to do so is a modern, efficient network.
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Learn how Extreme Networks can help your community advance and offer an enhanced digital government experience: Extreme Networks Cloud-Driven Network Solutions for State and Local Governments.
