Learning to adapt to the working conditions dictated by the global pandemic gave many federal organizations a taste of what IT modernization truly looks like. This modernization has also informed what technological priorities top the list for federal IT decision makers as we move into a new era of permanent hybrid and remote work. A prime example of such technologies can be found in 5G and edge computing, technological components that are fundamental to supporting secure and reliable work for disparate teams.
Allison Dew, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive VP at Dell Technologies, touched on this during her address at the Six Five Summit in September, urging organizations to consider what’s truly necessary to be ready for what’s to come. “You need relevant, complete, and real-time data to win and retain customers, streamline supply chains, and grow,” she said. “This applies to expected and unexpected events alike, ranging from predictable busy seasons to deploying new technology, or even moving your workforce remote over a weekend as we did in March of 2020.”
It’s easy to see how this mentality applies directly to the operation and maintenance of federal agencies. With many agencies facing particularly daunting IT modernization journeys in the thick of the pandemic, it became apparent that a plan must be in place that champions nimbleness and flexibility, for whatever hurdles we might face. 5G and edge computing are particularly crucial to that approach as the world becomes more mobile and digitally dependent.
Federal employees and citizens have markedly different expectations for federal agencies and how they operate following this pandemic, especially with regards to how data is accessed. As a solutions provider and value-added integrator with afront row seat to this massive IT overhaul and know that important work can be accomplished essentially anywhere. It’s our job to deliver on those expectations with the right technologies.”
That said, establishing robust 5G and edge computing offerings is not a process to be taken lightly. This is particularly important for federal agencies to understand as they work diligently to update legacy systems with newer infrastructures. As a result, federal agencies are presented with the opportunity to collaborate with technology leaders as they prepare for what’s next.
Soon, it won’t just be about enabling a new work environment with the power of 5G and edge computing. The infrastructure we’re building now with these capabilities will power concepts like smart cities truly and propel federal agencies into the future.
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