New Report Now Available: 2010 Trends to Watch: Government Technology

Jan. 19, 2010 - PRLog -- In collaboration with analysts from Datamonitor's Telecoms, Healthcare and Consumer Markets business units, in this brief Ovum's Government Technology team outlines the key changes in the government sector, explains which trends will have the biggest impact, and analyses the implications and opportunities of these developments for both governments and providers of technologies and services.

Scope
* This brief outlines operational issues and technology enablers that are expected to affect the government sector during 2010.
* The report covers developments in North America and Europe.

Highlights

Technology will play an increasingly critical role in enhancing government business processes, providing constituents with better access to public services and ensuring a more equitable and prosperous society.

For the past ten years government technology has been fuelled by increasing public spending, but the recent downturn has seen this trend come to an abrupt end. Next year, 2010, will be a crucial year, as governments attempt to implement policies to recover from the financial crisis, and will see the market come under intense pressure.

Reasons to Purchase
* Understand the key operational trends to watch during 2010.
* Gain insight into the technologies that governments must either invest in or extract more value from in 2010.

For more information or to purchase this report, go to:
-  http://www.fastmr.com/prod/47262_2010_trends_to_watch_gov...

Report Table of Contents:

Overview
CATALYST
SUMMARY
OVUM VIEW
analysis
BUSINESS TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGY ENABLERS
THE FINANCIAL DOWNTURN HAS IMPACTED GOVERNMENT BUDGETS
Under pressure to do even more with less, governments are turning to shared services
Governments are looking afresh at technology procurement
Cloud computing is a newly emerging option for cost cutting
Green IT has great potential for cutting costs in the long-term
AS THE WORLD BECOMES MORE INTERCONNECTED, GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO KEEP PACE
Governments are seeking to meet constituent demands for better services
Collaboration tools are being used to increase efficiency
National broadband strategies are being implemented for economic and social development
ADMINISTRATION CHANGES WILL TAKE POLICY IN NEW DIRECTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY HAS TO FOLLOW SUIT
Healthcare reform is a leading topic on the political agenda which will have an impact on IT
Education is also a priority for policymakers around the world
Cyber security remains a high priority for governments globally
ACTIONS
TECHNOLOGY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
With efficiency as the name of the game, prepare to take out costs
Be ready for the cloud
Where possible, investments should be enterprise-wide
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROVIDERS OF TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES
Vendors must demonstrate a clear business case showing where value for money can be obtained
Align operations to maintain recurring revenue
Build capacity in areas where growth is expected, for example in healthcare
APPENDIX
DEFINITIONS
METHODOLOGY
FURTHER READING
LEAD AUTHORS
CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS
OVUM CONSULTING
DISCLAIMER

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