Dell Solutions for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
A Trusted Ally for State and Local Governments
Integrated IT solutions are vital to progress the quality and responsiveness of government services. With Dell Technologies, you get an ally focused on creating secure solutions that help you increase IT agility, innovate with data, and deliver new digital capabilities to better service your residents. Dell Technologies has a long history of delivering industry-leading government solutions for organizations of all sizes. You have access to dedicated state and local government experts, direct from the industry, who provide strategic guidance and operational support to deliver solutions catered to your specific needs.
Spur Innovation
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve community outcomes for decades to come, including:- $1.2T investment in U.S. infrastructure
- 50% towards surface transportation—roadways, railways, airports, seaports, and public transit
- 50% towards core infrastructure—sustainability, smart grid, broadband, education, and related investments
Achieving the Best Possible Technology Outcomes for Constituents and Communities
At all levels of state and local government, technology is critical. Residents and government employees rely on software applications and hardware to access information and deliver and receive services. IT must provide a broad portfolio of services that range from supporting social and health services, public safety, and law enforcement to facilitating digital service and resources for residents.Dell Technologies government and technical experts provide strategic guidance and operational support to help government agencies of all types and sizes deliver the best possible services to drive a transformational agenda.
Addressing the Most Pressing Issues Facing Government IT
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) conducts an annual survey to understand the priorities and most pressing challenges of the CIOs in state government. The most pressing technology challenge was managing security risks and compliance. Others include:- Cybersecurity and Risk Management
- Digital Government and Digital Services
- Workforce
- Legacy Modernization
- Identity and Access Management
- Cloud Services
- Consolidated Optimization
- Data and Information Management
- Broadband and Wireless Connectivity
- Customer Relationship Management
State and Local Government Opportunities
Mitigate Risks and Ensure the Security of Digital Assets
When government entities modernize technologies, offer digital services to constituents, and enable employees to work from anywhere, they must mitigate potential risks that could impact service delivery. Compliance requirements to secure data and applications can make risk management even more complex. However, with the right cybersecurity strategy and solutions, IT managers master these challenges and minimize the consequences of cybersecurity threats for residents and government departments.
Anytime, Anywhere Access for Residents and Employees
Today, practically everyone expects to be able to do work, access government services, conduct business, and use apps from anywhere. Government agencies can elevate constituents’ experience by providing apps and online tools that function on any device. Additionally, they need to enable their many mobile and home-based employees with the services and devices to do their jobs and communicate effectively, no matter where they are. Whatever technologies and processes IT leaders put in place, they have to remain manageable and flexible when operating conditions change.
Enable Digital Communities and Services
City, county, and state governments are transforming infrastructures, processes, and services to serve constituents more efficiently and respond immediately to changing conditions. They gather and process edge data to manage crowds, traffic and facilities; understand power consumption patterns, and avoid supply shortages; keep residents and workers safe; and much more. Proven, innovative solutions and practices can help governments deliver on the promise of digitally powered communities.
Move Workloads to the Cloud and Manage Cloud Environments
State and local governments can choose from many different solutions designed to meet compliance and operational requirements. Expertly engineered, managed cloud and hybrid-cloud infrastructures can make a huge difference in keeping applications and services available, secure and running at great performance levels, even during demand surges. When large parts of the workforce are remote and roaming, and the public needs to access digital services, the cloud offers the scalability and availability to support any number of use cases and information needs.
Modernize IT with Greater Flexibility
In many government agencies, legacy technology and disparate data sources can complicate decision-making and operations management, and force IT to spend the vast majority of resources on everyday operations instead of enabling digital government innovation. At the same time, technology budgets may be constrained, making it difficult for IT to invest in transformational projects. By deploying hyperconverged, virtualized, cloud-enabled technologies to replace legacy infrastructures, IT managers can spearhead transformative change and deliver more value to residents and government entities.
Enable Government Workers to Be Effective Anywhere
As service providers roll out 5G connectivity with extremely low latency and fast speeds, government agencies can take advantage of 5G performance to enhance services, streamline data management, and serve residents more effectively. On a 5G infrastructure, it also becomes possible to process and manage edge data with greater efficiency.
Innovate with Data in Planning and Decision-making
The public sector produces a wealth of both structured data, like forms and databases, and unstructured data, such as videos or emails. Agencies can harness data assets to improve planning, decision-making, and operations management—improving responsiveness to constituents and service delivery. Accomplishing this takes the right technology to store, manage, safeguard, and analyze that wealth of data.
Reduce and Manage Costs
Today, many leaders in government are aware that technology can help them address constituents’ needs and concerns more effectively and ensure the transparency of processes and decisions. They know that modernizing IT requires substantial investments but may not always understand how technology can reduce costs. However, many possible modernizations —including virtualized infrastructure, data-center consolidation, and hybrid cloud—can contribute to savings in the costs of acquiring and managing technology.
What’s Next for Your Government Agency?
In the U.S., state and local governments are rapidly innovating service delivery and operations management by using digital technology. Dell Technologies solutions, services, and thought leadership enable productive, outcome-driven collaborations with government agencies that are ready to take a leap forward by:- Bringing greater agility to agency operations with flexible IT
- Empowering employees to succeed, anytime and anywhere
- Augmenting cybersecurity across agencies, services, applications, devices, and systems
Cybersecurity Framework
The expanse of sensitive data continues to grow, while attacks are increasing in volume and sophistication. A cybersecurity plan is vital for organizations of all sizes and capabilities. Whether you are just starting out, or are looking to improve upon an existing approach, Dell Technologies can help you build your security plan.
State and Local Government Use Cases
Whether you’re an office-centric government worker or a work in field, Dell has the solutions for all state and local government employees. Discover efficient and space-saving solutions for administrators across all segments of state and local government.Deliver Transformational Outcomes
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve community outcomes for decades to come. Reach out to a Connection expert to learn more.14