Read the full story here 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 365 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 ‟ Read the full story here