Navigator Market Facts

A report from a U.K.-based research firm projects the e-learning market for U.S. colleges and universities will grow by 20 percent annually as it focuses on product development, partnerships and skill-building programs.

The Emergency Connectivity Fund is a $7.1 billion funding stream that is a part of the American Rescue Plan. Provided to schools and libraries, the monies can be used for a variety of connectivity solutions and connected devices. The funding was made available through the FCC and followed a similar grant process to the E-Rate program.

At the beginning of 2021, we estimated state and local governments would spend over $118 billion on information technology. We expect this number to increase as the impact of fiscal recovery funds allows states to close revenue gaps. This infographic breaks down the healthy rebound of state budgets.

While telecom and networks have been a key focus for many years, the recent COVID-19 pandemic only reinforced these priorities. The public sector will spend an estimated $10.8 billion on justice and public safety tech needs and services in 2021.

Check out this infographic for a breakdown of K-12 funding from the American Rescue Plan.

Source: GovTech Navigator and itdashboard.gov

Source: GovTech Navigator

Source: GovTech Navigator

The American Rescue Plan provides $350B in funding to #stateandlocal government. Check out this infographic for a breakdown of potential #govtech opportunities.

Source: Government Technology

Source: 2020 Digital States Survey

Source: 2020 Digital States Survey

Source: 2020 Digital Counties and Digital Cities Surveys

Source: Center for Digital Government

Source: Center for Digital Government

Source: 2020 Digital Counties and Digital Cities Surveys

Source: OpenGov/Zogby

Source: Center for Digital Government

Source: GovTech Navigator

Source: Center for Digital Government

Source: Center for Digital Government

Source: Center for Digital Government

Source: Center for Digital Government

Source: NASCIO

Source: Center for Digital Government 2020 Digital Counties Survey

Source: Center for Digital Government 2020 Digital Counties Survey

Survery data shows that most U.S. counties are either already using chatbots or plan to soon. The COVID-19 pandemic is a big reason why, but their flexibility means they also serve many other purposes.

These charts compare COVID-19's fiscal impact on state budgets for 2021.