Information sharing, analytics and artificial intelligence are transforming governments and the communities they serve. State and local governments have an opportunity to take their data to the next level, where technology not only helps make better decisions, but more informed decisions. This special report highlights the current state of government data and shows how software is being used to leverage information in meaningful and intelligent ways. It also identifies risks and challenges that can reduce the effectiveness of data-driven solutions, and offers best practices to avoid potential roadblocks and ensure success.