Government Research Reports

State of the States 2010: Initiatives and Implications (May 2010)

The INPUT State of the States 2010 Industry Report delivers detailed analysis on this year's governors' state of the state addresses to provide vendors with the insight they need to align their technology solutions to current and emerging policy trends.

Description

INPUT's States of the States 2010 report, delivered in PowerPoint format for ready use, is ideal for companies looking to get ahead of the curve with policymakers. The report also includes a searchable spreadsheet that lists specific initiatives, categorized into policy areas for every state. By understanding your state and local prospects' goals and priorities, you can tailor your products and solutions toward overarching business needs rather than technology niches, and optimize your pursuit strategy and tactics.

This year 46 governors have given their state of the state speeches in which they detail their policy priorities for the coming year. These speeches provide vendors the first opportunity to align their technology solutions to policy trends.

Key Findings

Despite the economic downturn, most governors are planning to streamline their general government services. Contractors can look forward to IT-related opportunities that support comprehensive systems integration and modernization — including enterprise resource planning — to support reorganization, consolidation, elimination, and outsourcing of inefficient and redundant administrative functions.

Critical Insight for Vendors

The report organizes the governors' IT priorities around twelve vertical market segments (several related verticals have been combined):

• Community Development
• Economic Development/Regulation
• Education (Primary/Secondary & Higher)
• General Government Services & Public Finance
• Health Care
• Justice/Public Safety & Homeland Security
• Natural Resources/Environment
• Social Services (including Employment)
• Transportation

As the announced priorities come to market, they will be tracked in INPUT's State & Local Opportunities database.

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