STATE OF NEVADA
“ As state government , we ’ re responsible for delivering services to all residents – not just the ones living close to our offices ”
TIMOTHY GALLUZI STATE CIO , STATE OF NEVADA
and ever-growing importance in the context of the modern-day state government .
“ This means we ’ re now involved in cabinet meetings and having conversations with agency directors at a strategic level to figure out what their core business needs and challenges are – and we can be that voice to tell them how technology can help them on their path ,” continues Galluzi .
“ We ’ re moving beyond being an operational break / fix type of division to an area where we ’ re taking strategic leadership roles and helping to support the delivery of services .
“ What we ’ re here to do is advise , and talk about the capabilities and limitations of technology . We can ’ t really talk about business needs and outcomes without technology being in the room , because technology is how we ’ re delivering a lot of that work .”
Becoming a ‘ smart state ’ Undoubtedly , one of the State of Nevada ’ s key strategic aims is to become a ‘ smart state ’. Central to this effort is an expansive programme of digital transformation which has the potential to impact all residents and enhance their lives . technologymagazine . com 221