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HOW HIGH-QUALITY DATA CAN BETTER EQUIP GOVERNMENTS TO MEET CITIZEN NEEDS
New research reinforces the case for data as a foundation of government-level Digital Transformation .
There ’ s a primacy to Digital Transformation in the public sector . As federal governments embrace digitalization , establishing a strong foundation for data management practices becomes increasingly vital in minimizing inefficiencies .
A practical data foundation enables federal governments to leverage modern tools and technologies effectively , enabling them to adapt and execute their Digital Transformation strategies with success .
The challenge facing the sector ’ s IT leaders has them addressing the root causes of their governmental data quality issues by forming a viable data quality program .
New research released by Info-Tech reinforces the need for those leader – and other professionals across public sector – understanding the importance of data quality and collaboration with other departments to establish and maintain the necessary policies , procedures , change controls , self-auditing techniques and other key elements of a well-thought-out IT framework .
A successful implementation can lead to a more datadriven government that is better equipped to meet the needs of the public .
The Info-Tech research emphasizes the importance for governments to address data quality issues at their source , considering that different business use cases will have unique requirements and expectations regarding data quality .
An example of a hierarchical data governance organizational structure is outlined in Info-Tech Research Group ’ s Improving Social and Economic Outcomes – The Value of Data Quality at the Federal Level blueprint .
“ Understanding the value of data quality at the federal level is essential . High-quality data is vital for informed
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