Cost-Effective, Future-Ready IT Solutions for Your Digital Transformation
Streamline operations, fortify cyber defenses, and deliver services more efficiently by leveraging our state and local government IT expertise, including specialized contracting and contract administration knowledge.
At Zones, we understand the unique challenges state and local government agencies face in balancing the need for digital transformation with the constraints of limited resources. It's an ongoing battle – finding ways to improve efficiency, save money, and deliver better services to citizens, all while staying secure, compliant, and within budget.
Helping clients overcome these challenges and more is what Zones is all about. We're notoriously nimble and future-focused, with a singular mindset: Solve your complex IT problems TODAY with complete solutions that can transition TOMORROW.
Through innovation, agility, and trust, our client-centered approach ensures tailored solutions that meet the unique requirements of state and local government agencies. Together, we can build a future where technology fuels progress and transforms government operations for the better.
ISO Certifications
All four of our US TSCs are certified for ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management and for ISO 9001:2015 for quality management. These certifications show our commitment to our partners, clients, and planet.
"Zones' disciplined, client-centered approach enables us to develop cost-effective, best-in-class solutions that increase efficiency, optimize workflows, and enhance your return on investment."
Overcome tech barriers to better government operations.
The specific requirements for state government IT solutions and local government IT solutions differ most in scale and complexity. Agencies at each level face distinct challenges, so it's good to know you won't get any cookie-cutter solutions from Zones. Our deep technical expertise and strategic partnerships with top-tier technology companies give us the flexibility to customize solutions to fit your needs and budget.
We ask the right questions. We listen to understand your governmental goals and constraints. Only then do we begin designing and implementing a mix of government IT services, solutions, and support that make sense for you and the public you serve.
Let our expertise – all 35+ years of it – be your advantage in overcoming your IT challenges, including…
Outdated IT Infrastructure
Legacy systems, including aging hardware and software, hinder efficiency and productivity. They can lead to system crashes, compatibility issues, and limited capabilities. Outdated IT infrastructure is also more vulnerable to cyberattacks, with hackers eager to exploit known weaknesses.
Solution:
Zones specializes in digital transformation initiatives. We can design and implement scalable, cost-effective IT solutions tailored to your needs. Our IT expertise and unmatched supply chain ensure you'll have the technology and future-ready solutions to streamline workflows, secure data, and enhance service quality.
See: Cloud and Data Center Solutions | Digital Workplace Solutions | Innovation Center
Cybersecurity and Compliance
State and local governments face cybersecurity vulnerabilities that threaten sensitive data and critical infrastructure. Inadequate security measures, outdated protocols, and insufficient training increase the risk of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and disruption of essential services.
Solution:
Zones offers state-of-the-art cybersecurity services to protect sensitive information, defend against cyberthreats, detect and respond to security incidents in a timely and efficient manner, and ensure compliance with stringent data protection regulations.
- Managed security operations center for 24x7x365 monitoring
- Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, including Wi-Fi, phishing campaigns, social engineering, and physical security
- Security assessment services, including maturity modeling and Trusted Advisory Services
- Security compliance services (Zones Governance, Risk, and Compliance as a Service), including IT risk management and vendor risk management
- Managed security operations center for 24x7x365 monitoring
- Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, including Wi-Fi, phishing campaigns, social engineering, and physical security
- Security assessment services, including maturity modeling and Trusted Advisory Services
- Security compliance services (Zones Governance, Risk, and Compliance as a Service), including IT risk management and vendor risk management
We also offer assessments for security risk and IT security management and controls that provide strategic guidance and metrics for maturing your cybersecurity program.
See: IT Security SolutionsData Management Challenges
Managing vast amounts of data is an ongoing challenge for state and local governments. Issues include inconsistent data quality, siloed information across departments, lack of interoperability, and compliance with data privacy regulations. Efficient data management is crucial for informed decision-making and effective governance.
Solution:
With Zones, you can seamlessly integrate diverse systems, platforms, and applications to enhance collaboration, communication, and operational efficiency. Whether on-premises, in the cloud, or hybrid, our IT integration specialists are OEM certified to build customized and secure IT and data center solutions that enable different systems to communicate, share data, and work together effectively.
See: IT Integration Services
Lack of Skilled IT Staff
State and local governments often struggle to find skilled IT staff. The demand for specialized expertise exceeds the available talent pool, leading to challenges in maintaining and managing IT infrastructure, implementing new technologies, and addressing emerging issues effectively.
Solution:
Take advantage of Zones' strategic, short- and long-term staffing contracts to fill skill gaps for specific projects, cover for vacationing staff, or provide supplemental support when you need it.
See: IT Staff Augmentation Services
Budget Constraints
Budget constraints significantly impact IT initiatives and digital transformation efforts for state and local government agencies. Limited financial resources can lead to deferred system upgrades, inadequate cybersecurity measures, and delayed technology adoption. Insufficient funding hampers efforts to modernize and optimize IT infrastructure and services, hindering overall performance.
Solution:
Maximizing every dollar of your IT budget is the key. We've adopted and developed proven methodologies and repeatable processes that ensure consistency, quality, efficiency, risk management, and performance from project initiation to delivery and beyond. Zones' disciplined, client-centered approach enables us to develop cost-effective, best-in-class solutions that increase efficiency, optimize workflows, and enhance your return on investment.
See: Zones Methodologies
You have your areas of expertise . . . we have ours.
Focus on what you do best by leveraging our end-to-end lifecycle services.
By outsourcing your IT lifecycle management to Zones, you can free up limited IT resources, improve IT operations, and reduce IT risks.
Put our experience and specialized knowledge to the test.
