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How Washington, DC is creating an innovative future in the cloud
Archana Vemulapalli, Chief Technology Officer, City of Washington, DC
Responsible for 33,000 government employees across 650 government buildings
Developed a “SmartDC” initiative to explore potential digital solutions
Partnered with Microsoft to successfully rollout its digital transformation
Developed new forms of communication to offer better tech support
Time and cost, as well as developing a reliable relationship between the Office of the Chief of Technology and a cloud provider
Challenge
Digital Transformation
Impact
Company Profile
A fluid population density, which requires technology that can adapt to rapidly shifting populations
Used Microsoft’s government cloud technology and Office to support efficiency across the entire city government
Provides technology and network services for government buildings, and required enterprise services that enable DC to serve residents
Collaborative communication tools promote productivity in achieving program objectives
A city-wide transformation bringing DC toward a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable digital future
Serves 680,000 residents, plus DC’s transient population
My team cannot be successful without inventive work, collaborative efforts, and efficient technologies, motivating us to constantly explore new ways to imagine safe, inclusive, thriving American cities.”
— Archana Vemulapalli, Chief Technology Officer, City of Washington, DC ‟
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