Government IT Trends: Webinar on 14 May 2026 IT Trends Shaping Modern State and Local Government

Government IT solutions

Transform citizen relationships, unlock human potential and deliver mission success with the help of revolutionary technology and services

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Overview

Reimagine government agencies with technology and services

Governments are transforming how they serve citizens and responsible technology solutions are now essential to delivering faster, more trusted public services. IBM empowers governments with AI-driven efficiency and AI-ready data, offering specialized IT services for enhanced public services, data management and secure operations. We collaborate with leaders to modernize systems and empower public servants to deliver greater impact with confidence.

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Use cases

Use cases

Interagency data sharing

Breakdown the data silos and integrate diverse sources, locations and formats for government‑specific needs. IBM’s data‑sharing solutions unify sharing on one platform, enforce data quality everywhere it lives and use built‑in agents to accelerate real work.

Modern data sharing for data-driven organizations
Get instant access to the ebook and discover how a well-designed data sharing solution can help you
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Illinois' story on approaching AI in Health and Human Services
In the on-demand webinar, you will find out how the state is exploring AI’s potential in the HHS space
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Cybersecurity for national infrastructure

In a fast‑changing government IT landscape, end‑to‑end observability is essential. IBM automation provides real‑time visibility across infrastructure and applications so teams can respond quickly to critical events. Integrated generative AI brings key insights to the surface, making it easier to identify and resolve issues across systems and data. IBM helps maintain reliable operations, strengthen security and accelerate digital transformation with experienced support services.

Join the digital sovereignty webinar
On-demand webinar about how digital Sovereignty shapes strategic business and government imperatives in 2026
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AI Adoption, Governance and Impact
New research shows how states and localities are maturing AI policies and expanding AI deployment.
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Workforce transformation

Government agencies are under pressure to do more with less. Start building real efficiencies so employees can automate repetitive tasks, access the right information instantly and focus on higher‑value work. 

Guide: Put AI to work for HR and talent transformation
Find out how HR leaders are leading the way and applying AI to drive HR and talent transformation.
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Reinvent the future of work: scale productivity with IBM watsonx® HR agents
Join us for an exclusive on-demand webinar to discover how AI agents can transform your HR operations, boost enterprise productivity and give you a competitive edge.
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Citizen expectations

Citizens’ expectations keep rising, but fragmented systems and disconnected AI tools often create friction at every touchpoint. IBM can help you connect AI agents across channels and workflows, so an interaction is fluid without missing a beat, reducing response times and improving self‑service experiences.

Guide: Transforming customer service with agentic AI
In this playbook, you will learn how to transform customer service into a growth engine with agentic AI.
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Ask the Experts: Navigating AI Adoption in Government
A practical webinar series from Government Technology and IBM, featuring candid conversations with public sector leaders and AI experts who are putting innovation into action
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Case studies

Proven outcomes across public sector

City of Helsinki

Enhancing city experiences with a digital assistant network.

300 contacts
Virtual assistants currently handle up to 300 customer contacts per day
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A new ‘multi-chatbot’ combines capabilities and data from 6 healthcare and social services

Relevant products

watsonx Orchestrate

With watsonx Orchestrate® you can connect AI agents across channels and workflows, so customer interactions are fluid, reducing response times and improving self‑service experiences.

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watsonx.data intelligence

IBM watsonx.data® intelligence provides a unified layer that connects metadata, ensures trust and governance, and scales data so humans and AI can act with confidence.

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Hybrid cloud solutions

Explore our hybrid cloud software and hardware as well as our expertise and system of partners to realize maximum returns from cloud-based and on-premises environments of your choice.

Explore hybrid cloud solutions
Security products

IBM Security® products protect your business with advanced threat detection, zero-trust frameworks and AI-driven insights.

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Relevant services

Government consulting services

Transform government readiness and resilience in an increasingly unpredictable world.

Explore government consulting services
Quantum safe transformation services

Secure your business so it can thrive in a post-quantum cryptography world with support from industry-leading experts.

Explore quantum safe transformation services
State and local government consulting

Delivering open, modern and resilient technology solutions to future-proof public services for the people who need them.

Explore state and local government consulting
HR consulting services

Unleash your organization’s full potential to optimize the employee experience with IBM’s unparalleled enterprise technology expertise and AI-powered solutions.

Explore HR consulting services
Take the next step

Connect with us to discuss the transformation of your government entity.

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