Government and Information
The Government’s Business Is Information Processing
vGovernment runs on information.
ØInformation is a major input to government programs; and a primary output of government activity.
vImagine no telephones, no fax machines, no copiers.
vImagine no computers.
ØNo payments to senior citizens, dependent children, veterans, Medicare and Medicaid.
ØLoss of ability to access criminal justice information.
ØThese are mission-critical applications, not only important to the agency responsible for administering the programs, but for the State as a whole.
v And, worst of all, NO PAYCHECKS.