April-20166GOVERNMENT CIO OUTLOOKEDITORIALTransforming Decision Making for Government AgenciesFrom an online retailer popping up a product suggestion for the customers by analyzing browsing history, to helping insurers underwrite risk by evaluating population health, big data is unleashing immense possibilities that were not possible before. The same technology is fundamentally transforming the way the government agencies operate, breaking down the hierarchies and silos, to indulge citizenry in every aspect of governance, and increase overall efficiency. Government sector is inundated with data, fed by Open Government initiatives, sensors, citizen interaction portals, and program transactions. Easy and timely retrieval and analysis of data plays a paramount role in enabling government positively influence the mission, and find answers to the most pressing questions ones considered beyond reach. Since Obama Administration's $200 Mn Big Data Research and Development Initiative in 2012, the U.S. government has come a long way. Several government agencies like FBI are now using big data to identify patterns for insider threats using diagnostic analysis. Similarly, by analyzing the structured and unstructured social/public data, the government can do segmentation and personalization of citizens, bringing help to those who are in need, for instance to the unemployed, or who are in a vulnerable situation.The massive amount of data will drive efficiency only when organized and analyzed in a manner that supports decision making. However, government faces many challenges in managing the big data analytics cycle, as its traditional silo approach and compliance demands hinder knowledge transfer across organizational boundaries. Further aggravating the situation is the need to process multiple types of information--paper, digital, and multimedia. In this scenario, it is imperative for these agencies to find a solution provider who can ameliorate big data challenges. With big data market to touch $48.9 billion by 2019, there is no dearth of big data solution providers in the market.. Our goal with this special edition is to help government agencies discover best-of-breed big data solution providers who can transform decision making. This edition blends thought-leadership from subject matter experts with real stories on what selected vendors are doing for their clients, including exclusive insights from CIOs and CXOs. Let us know what you think.Copyright © 2016 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.APRIL - 2016Mailing AddressValleyMedia, Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510 230 0396, F:510-894-8405 APRIL - 2016, volume 02 - 04 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. Managing EditorBecky Graham Editorial StaffSalesAlex D'SouzaJade RayUrmi SenguptaVisualizerStephen ThomasManjith FernandezSusan Smithsusan@govciooutlook.comJuliet Adamsjuliet@govciooutlook.com510-230-0395Aaron Pierce Ava Garcia Joshua ParkerTo subscribe to Government CIO OutlookVisit www.govciooutlook.com Becky Graham Managing Editoreditor@govciooutlook.com
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