Decoding NASCIO's Priorities
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper comprehensively analyzes the National Association of State Chief Information Officers' (NASCIO) annual priorities from 2013 to 2023, highlighting the evolving focus areas in state IT advancements. Examining survey data from government technology leaders identifies key trends in cybersecurity, workforce development, strategic planning, digital services, data management, and connectivity. The research underscores cybersecurity and data management as persistent priorities, reflecting the critical role of technology in ensuring information security and effective data governance within state governments. Through a decade-long perspective, the study offers insights into how policy changes, technological innovations, and shifts in cultural and consumer expectations have shaped the strategic direction of state CIOs, providing a foundation for predicting future trends and opportunities in government IT management.
DOI: 10.4018/jcit.381293
Authors: Craig P. Orgeron, William Rials, Daniel Doss, Joshua David Copeland
Institutions: Millsaps College, Tulane University, National University
Language: English
Subfield: Management Information Systems
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411405705