Abstract:
Countries covered: United States
This IDC study presents details on recent grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to all 50 states and five territories. It analyzes how much of the $2.9 billion in grant money is likely to be spent on IT-related projects and discusses why dual- and multiuse IT projects will find favor in cash-strapped state and local government IT offices.
State and local IT spending has slowed in recent years due to sluggish local economies and tax bases. New DHS grant money will finally boost state and local spending.
"Multimillion-dollar DHS grants to states for special security projects will continue for the foreseeable future. Thus the grants are evolving into a significant new market. Duel-use efforts for IT projects may prove to be popular solutions for vendors that can pitch them to procurement officials." ? Shawn McCarthy, program manager, Government
Table of contents:
Table of Contents
IDC Opinion
In This Study
Methodology
Situation Overview
Table: DHS Grant Types and Amounts by State and Territory ($)
Figure: DHS Grant Levels Versus State Population
Figure: DHS Grant Levels Versus State Population
Future Outlook
Management Challenges and Internal Management Issues
Figure: Importance of IT When Addressing the Challenges of Homeland Security
Figure: Importance of Implementing Homeland Security Solutions
Figure: Importance of Streamlining Internal Operations and Workflows
Figure: Importance of GIS to State and Local Government IT Offices
Essential Guidance
Business Strategies
The Dual-Use Focus
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Synopsis
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