Big data in government is the influx of data from disparate sources such as traffic and CCTV cameras, sensors, satellites, body cameras, calls, emails, direct messages, and social media, as well as the use of emerging technology from private IT spaces and academia to better govern and manage the public sector.
Today, there is a strong focus on improving data storage and analytics processes. From simply codifying old paper records in databases, to building more predictive systems that address the implications of gathered information, big data empowers governments to serve constituents more effectively.
