From Legacy to Legendary: Modernization in Government IT

Jul 8, 2024   |   Insight Public Sector

Maintaining security while modernizing technology within state and local government agencies can be a balancing act. How do you maintain security without keeping technology up to date? On the other side, how do you utilize modern technology and update your systems without experiencing gaps in security?

Continue reading to explore the benefits of creating a comprehensive modernization strategy instead of ad hoc solutions.

Legacy Systems vs. Modern IT Infrastructure

Pitfalls of legacy systems:

  • Prone to security risks
  • Limited scalability
  • Increased maintenance costs
  • Less integration capabilities

 

Benefits of modern IT infrastructure:

  • Enhanced cybersecurity
  • Scalable and adaptable
  • Reduced overhead costs
  • Seamless integrations

 

Trends to watch for in government IT modernization

  • Intelligent edge
  • Infrastructure
  • Data center
  • Storage as a Service
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ROI from Modernization

15–35% savings on infrastructure year-over-year

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30–50% lower application maintenance & running costs

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74% lower costs on hardware, software and staff

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10% improvement in application operational efficiency

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14% boost in annual revenue

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Modernize safely with the right partner

As one of the leading national providers of business-to-government IT solutions, Insight Public Sector understands the unique challenges facing public agencies. With over 3,500 professionals and 3,000+ technical certifications, Insight offers decades of government IT experience, making us your one-stop-shop for modernizing technology while keeping security at top of mind. Find out how you can achieve more with Insight's modern technology services and solutions offered to participating agencies of OMNIA Partners.

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