During the U.S. Chamber Technology Engagement Center’s inaugural Digital Transformation Summit on February 2nd, leaders from both the public and private sectors shared their experiences and insights on the challenges and opportunities of digitally transforming how governments provide services to their citizens, and their outlook on the future of IT modernization. In the ever-evolving, predominantly digital world, the adoption of new digital technologies is a necessity for both governments and businesses alike. As articulated by GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan during her remarks at the Summit, since “people rely on technology in their everyday lives to deposit checks, call a ride, or even order a pair of shoes as you’re walking down the street, it’s the job of not just those of us in government but also all of you who are our industry partners, to make sure government delivers.” According to the Chamber’s recently released report, Government Digitization: Transforming Government to Better Serve Americans, over $100 billion were incurred by Americans from a lack of digitization. The federal government has fallen so far behind the private sector in IT modernization that it is still employing decades-old technology that makes it less able to effectively adapt. At its core, citizens […]