3 Government Tech Trends to Watch in 2016

[Commentary] As we ring in 2016, we will see a significant acceleration within three key technologies as the public sector fundamentally transforms its services to meet the needs of 21st-century population:

1. The Use of Public Cloud Technology: Cloud technology will continue to evolve in 2016, as government entities seek to find more efficient, affordable and secure ways to make public services available to citizens.
2. Mobile Engagement: Whether it’s making public services and data available on multiple channels or communicating with citizens via online chat, text message or forums, the public sector knows that to put the needs of tax-paying citizens first, it must start making services and communication available via multiple devices and channels.
3. Apps and Services Architecture: A key way in which government entities can share software and applications and integrate services will be through developing microsite architecture, because this kind of architecture is scalable and can distribute and deliver software and applications via hybrid cloud and on-premise.

[David Brinkman is president and CEO of AssureSign, an electronic signature software provider for enterprises and small business]