Info-Tech’s Best Research for Government 2025
IT leaders are looking to address the unique challenges facing the public sector.
The public sector and governments across all levels are facing unprecedented technological change, along with social and economic upheaval. From the spread of AI to mounting spending pressures, IT leaders are being asked to do more with limited resources and act with the right vision and leadership to weather these headwinds.
We’ve consolidated the most critical research for IT leaders in the public sector so far in 2025. Use our industry-leading insights, tools, and expertise to:
- Satisfy growing demands for transparency, appropriate staffing levels, and more.
- Lay the groundwork for IT to adopt a more agile posture.
- Understand the potential and pitfalls of AI and develop a robust AI strategy.
- Optimize vendor spend and improve price benchmarking and negotiation.
- Develop a robust reporting and analytics framework to inform planning and decision-making.
Info-Tech’s Best Research for Government 2025
IT leaders are looking to address the unique challenges facing the public sector.
IT leaders are using research to address the unique challenges they face in Government
The public sector and governments across levels are facing unprecedented challenges and levels of change. From AI to spending pressures, IT leaders are being asked to do more with limited resources. Now is the time to take charge with a vision and leadership to be prepared for these headwinds.
We’ve consolidated the most critical research for IT leaders in 2025 that addresses challenges with:
- Increasing demand for transparency and appropriate staffing levels.
- The need to become more agile.
- The urgency to understand and develop AI strategies.
- Improving vendor spend and prices.
- Making reporting and analytics more robust.
Best Research in Government
“Info-Tech equips government IT with the power to drive change, transparency, and innovation, making technology work for the public like never before.”
Angelina Atkins
Senior Managing Partner
Info-Tech Research Group
Cole Cioran
Managing Partner
Info-Tech Research Group
Justin Eggstaff
Managing Partner
Info-Tech Research Group
Thomas Hawley
Managing Partner
Info-Tech Research Group
1 Achieve IT Spend & Staffing Transparency
Lay a foundation for meaningful conversations with the business.
2 Develop Your Agile Approach for a Successful Transformation
Understand Agile fundamentals, principles, and practices so you can apply them effectively in your organization.
3 Build Your AI Strategy Roadmap
Transforming the organization with AI.
4 Build a Reporting and Analytical Insights Strategy
Deliver actionable business insights by creating a business-aligned reporting and analytics strategy.
5 Develop and Implement a Security Incident Management Program
Create a scalable incident response program without breaking the bank.
6 Price Benchmarking & Negotiation
Gain the upper hand with exclusive vendor negotiation intelligence.
Achieve IT Spend & Staffing Transparency
Lay a foundation for meaningful conversations with the business.
Technology Research
Strategy & Governance
Jennifer Perrier
Principal Research Director
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Government
Develop Your Agile Approach for a Successful Transformation
Understand Agile fundamentals, principles, and practices so you can apply them effectively in your organization.
Technology Research
Application Development
Alex Ciraco
Principal Advisory Director
Hans Eckman
Principal Research Director
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Government
Build Your AI Strategy Roadmap
Transforming the organization with AI.
Technology Research
Strategy & Governance
Bill Wong
AI Research Fellow
Cem Sezen
Research Analyst
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Government
Build a Reporting and Analytical Insights Strategy
Deliver actionable business insights by creating a business-aligned reporting and analytics strategy.
Technology Research
Data Management & Governance
Ari Glaizel
Practice Lead
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Government
Develop and Implement a Security Incident Management Program
Create a scalable incident response program without breaking the bank.
Technology Research
Security Technology & Operations
Kate Wood
Practice Lead
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Government
Price Benchmarking & Negotiation
Gain the upper hand with exclusive vendor negotiation intelligence.
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Vendor Management
Scott Mullan
Vice President, Contract & Cost Optimization & Vendor Management
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Government
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