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PRIORITIES
Closing The Technology Gap
Businesses, organizations, and individuals are using technology every day to save money,
increase efficiencies, and improve collaboration and communication. We expect our government not only to keep up
with these standards, but to innovate and lead. The Office of the CIO has identified the following priority areas to close the
technology gap.
Open, Transparent, & Participatory Government
Democratization of government data begins by making information freely available online. With access to this data, American citizens can hold our institutions accountable and can offer their ideas and skills to solve the nation’s challenges. More ›
Policy Compliance
The Open Government Directive charges government agencies with achieving key milestones in transparency, collaboration, and participation. Agencies are required to set timelines for publishing data, improving public knowledge of their operations, and creating economic opportunities. More ›
Infrastructure
System-wide improvements to the Federal technology organizational structure will increase the government’s efficiency and effectiveness. More ›
Efficiency
By tapping into the spirit of American innovation and the power of technology, the government can improve performance and lower the cost of its operations. More ›
Security & Privacy
The Federal Government is advancing its information security through a shift from compliance to a real-time security position, improved identity management, and seamless information sharing. More ›
Effectiveness
The Federal Government will enact policies that produce beneficial results: positive solutions to today’s local, national, and global issues. More ›
