As state and local governments undertake modernization and digital transformation initiatives, many find their legacy IT Service Management (ITSM) platform presents a barrier to positive change. Fortunately modern, codeless ITSM platforms provide the necessary capabilities for success in modernizing systems – combining Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Enterprise Service Management (ESM) as well as integration and […]

The state of IT in the public sector today looks quite different than it did five years ago. Constituents today want to engage with the government on their own terms – using whatever device or communication channel they want, wherever they are. To meet these demands, state and local governments are launching digital transformation initiatives […]

If you’ve ever run an IT department, you know how crucial it is to have the right tools in place. When managing operations, projects, services and resources, the right tool can make all the difference. With the right tools in place, you can save resources, streamline processes and have effective communication in place to keep […]

As public sector organizations look to improve their IT processes and IT Service Management (ITSM) maturity, many are implementing ITIL best practices. ITIL stands for Information Technology Infrastructure Library and describes the processes, procedures, tasks and checklists that can be applied by an organization as part of an overall IT strategy. A 2024 survey on IT […]

For government agencies of all sizes – the goal of IT Service Management (ITSM) is to support the external services agencies provide to their constituents. And while ITSM maturity might vary depending on the organization – providing the best service is always the goal. “Most agencies are doing ITSM whether they know it or not,” […]

In today’s digital era, public sector IT departments are at the forefront of innovation, tasked with delivering complex services under the watchful eye of budget constraints, regulatory demands and the ever-evolving needs of the public. As IT leaders, navigating these challenges requires a blend of strategic vision and practical solutions. From cybersecurity threats to legacy […]

IT service management teams in state and local government agencies are experiencing increased demands in rapidly changing environments that are growing more complex. MeriTalk recently sat down with Andrew Graf, chief product officer at TeamDynamix, to discuss the trends that have the greatest potential to overcome these IT service management challenges in 2024.

We all know the pain of sticking with a system or tool that no longer serves our purpose. You try to make do with workarounds and learn to adapt your work to the failing tool until you can take the time and dedicate resources to switch to something better. Or you’re working at an organization […]

These days, it’s almost a given to assume that IT departments are understaffed and overextended. However, “it’s one thing to say we’re overworked—and it’s another to be able to illustrate this with concrete data,” said Lisa Faison, deputy CIO for the City of Goodyear, Arizona, municipal government. Having the data to back up this assertion […]

It’s no secret IT teams in the public sector are battling a variety of resource constraints due to accelerated digital transformation timelines, budget constraints and being understaffed. According to a survey from Gartner, there are a few barriers to deploying the types of emerging technology needed for digital transformation initiatives. These barriers include a lack of […]