Living research from our advisors on the questions facing government technology leaders right now. Read in nine minutes. Defended in front of the legislature. Filed at the budget hearing.
And the three things the right one will refuse to do in their first ninety days. A practical field guide for agency heads — what the role is, what it isn't, and how to hire for the difference.
Why most agency zero-trust programs stall in year two — and the three architectural choices that prevent it.
A field guide for executives staring at a six-figure IV&V line item — and what to ask for instead.
Why agencies are abandoning 12-month audit cycles for shorter, sharper readiness assessments — and how to scope one well.
How to know whether your data can support the platform you're about to buy — before the contract is signed.
A pattern observed across four statewide modernization programs — and a checklist for diagnosing it early.
Why state CIOs are increasingly bypassing the recognized firms for senior boutique teams — and what changes when they do.
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