Overview

December 10

Digital transformation can bring with it a wealth of potential to better serve your citizens, but it can be a daunting task to address in one go.

Where should you start? Is your ultimate goal going to be limited by your internal systems and infrastructure?

As government leaders, 5G is a top of mind technology. A 5G cellular network complemented by SD WAN helps organizations unlock the full value of their modernization investments by providing unprecedented speed, flexibility and security. Together, these advanced technologies help boost productivity while also improving the quality of public services.

Join Government Technology for our latest webinar, “5G Ready: Preparing Your Organization for the Future," and hear our panel of experts discuss:

Important steps in your digital transformation journey
Critical use cases for SD WAN, like the ability to fully utilize data coming from your IoT devices
Steps to get from where you are today – to where you want to be

Speakers

Danny Johnson

Director of Product Marketing, Verizon

Danny Johnson, a 20+ year veteran in the technology industry, is a season executive possessing experience in software development, engineering, sales, consulting, product development, and marketing. Danny has started and launched innovative products and solutions into multi-billion dollar markets and is currently Director of product marketing for Verizon where he shares responsibility for the profitable growth of Verizon’s Strategic Network Portfolio. Danny holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and is a very active in a variety of outreach programs within his community.

Bob Woolley

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government and former Chief Technical Architect for the state of Utah’s Department of Technology Services

Bob was the Chief Technical Architect for the state of Utah’s Department of Technology Services, including the development of the state’s Utah.gov portal. Utah has been widely recognized in these areas with numerous national awards. He has also been a technical lead and RFP writer for the WSCA/NASPO Cloud and Data Communication Procurements. He has experience with state, county and higher education employee skill assessments and technology upgrade implementations. He has worked in the public sector as a university professor and systems analyst, and in the corporate world as a company president and Enterprise Architect. He has a master’s degree from Utah State University. He was named as one of Government Technology Magazine’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers for 2013, and has specialized in applying new and emerging technology solutions to government.

Otto Doll — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government and former CIO for the state of South Dakota

As the Minneapolis CIO for seven-plus years, Mr. Doll was responsible for all City IT services. Formerly South Dakota's CIO for 15 years with responsibility for all state government computing, telecommunications, state radio, and public broadcasting. While with IT research firms, Mr. Doll has advised Fortune 1000, Federal, State, and Local Government CIOs on information technology assessment and alignment to business needs. He has served as a Director with the United States General Services Administration, developing information technology strategic plans and oversight policy. Mr. Doll received his Computer Science degree from Virginia Tech and is a Senior Executive Fellow of the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. He is a past President of NASCIO — a national organization of state CIOs. He also is a past President of the Metropolitan Information Exchange (MIX) — a national organization of city and county CIOs. Mr. Doll was named to Government Technology's Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers.