IT and Data

IT and Data

As every sector of the global economy and nearly every facet of modern society undergo digital transformation, ITIF advocates for policies that spur not just the development of IT innovations, but more importantly their adoption and use throughout the economy.

For a menu of actionable ideas for policymakers, see ITIF’s “Tech Policy To-Do List.”

For a menu of actionable ideas for policymakers, see ITIF’s “Tech Policy To-Do List.”

IT and Data
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November 9, 2015
E-Gov’s Untapped Potential for Cutting the Public Workforce
Governments have been reluctant to use technology to boost productivity and save money, but they need to be more aggressive, writes Rob Atkinson in Governing.
Accessibility
Accessibility: how to improve people’s access to technology—and how technology can improve access to jobs, education, and the public square, particularly for those with disabilities.
AR/VR
AR/VR: how immersive technologies can transform the ways people communicate, work, and learn.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence: issues related to AI, including competitiveness, governance, ethics, development, and adoption.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity: how governments and the private sector can improve the security and resiliency of computers and networks.
Data Innovation
Data Innovation: issues and trends affecting big data, open data, data analytics, and the Internet of Things.
E-Government
E-Government: how information technology (IT) can improve delivery of public services.
Health IT
Health IT: use of IT to drive health care innovation, lower costs, and improve the quality of care.
Internet
Internet: issues related to taxation, e-commerce, digital copyright, global Internet governance, and digital currencies.
Privacy
Privacy: protecting people’s privacy and safeguarding personal information without stifling the innovation and commerce needed to drive a robust Internet ecosystem.
Public Safety
Public Safety: how technological advances in areas such as data analytics and high-quality video can enhance national security and emergency response to promote public safety.
Transportation
Transportation: how IT can transform not just our vehicles but our entire transportation infrastructure.