This report, commissioned by esynergy and Government Transformation Magazine, explores the growing role of data in government operations, including areas such as hospital resource allocation, environmental monitoring, and passport issuance. While data is crucial for improving services and efficiency, challenges remain due to outdated technologies, siloed systems, and data-sharing issues. These barriers hinder many departments from fully leveraging data to enhance service delivery and reduce costs.

The report features insights from Chief Data Officers of major government departments on their efforts to modernize operations and embrace digital transformation. Key findings: 

• 63% of Civil Servants give a ranking of 7/10 for how well data and digital services are integrated in their department
  
  
• 34% say there's a lack of recognition about the value of data externally (74% cite insufficient resources for data sharing)
  
  
• 47% said that the data function rested with the Chief Operating officer and not the Chief Data Officer