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Let's Chat: Maximizing IT Investments and Data Strategies for Government Efficiency

Stacy Hapgood, IBM’s lead client partner for Tennessee, discusses how state and local governments can leverage AI, data modernization, and strategic partnerships to overcome budget constraints and improve constituent services at the Government Innovation Showcase in Tennessee

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Stacy Hapgood, Partner & Lead Client Partner Tennessee, IBM, emphasizes the growing pressure on governments to optimize IT investments amid tightening budgets, highlighting AI as a tool to enhance legacy systems without costly overhauls. He underscores the critical role of clean, accessible data in enabling effective decision-making and service delivery, while acknowledging the challenges of siloed information and rapid technological change. Hapgood also stresses the value of collaboration, both across agencies and with trusted partners like IBM, to share best practices, navigate emerging technologies, and ensure efficient, secure solutions for constituents. Events like this, he notes, are vital for breaking down silos and fostering innovation in the public sector.

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