2026 Digital Counties Survey Reveals Top Tech Trends in County Government

The latest 2026 Digital Counties Survey results are out, mapping the biggest shifts in county IT priorities. From cybersecurity holding the top spot to budget control rising to #2, these insights offer an excellent look at how counties are navigating balancing modernization with tight cost pressures. Check out the full breakdown and award winners below! 👇

In an increasingly digital world, how can local governments harness technology to serve their populations and enhance engagement while still protecting critical data? The Comcast Business team in the Midwest region recently sponsored a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal panel on "Tech Trends in Government." The panel was a wide-ranging discussion on critical cybersecurity issues facing City government, digital equity and best practices for implementing infrastructure with a trusted technology partner. Learn more in the Business Journal's article here. #localgovernment #enterprisesolutions #cybersecurity #digitalequity #AI #MSSP #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast

In an increasingly digital world, how can local governments harness technology to serve their populations and enhance engagement while still protecting critical data? The Comcast Business team in the Midwest region recently sponsored a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal panel on "Tech Trends in Government." The panel was a wide-ranging discussion on critical cybersecurity issues facing City government, digital equity and best practices for implementing infrastructure with a trusted technology partner. Learn more in the Business Journal's article here. #localgovernment #enterprisesolutions #cybersecurity #digitalequity #AI #MSSP #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast

In an increasingly digital world, how can local governments harness technology to serve their populations and enhance engagement while still protecting critical data? The Comcast Business team in the Midwest region recently sponsored a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal panel on "Tech Trends in Government." The panel was a wide-ranging discussion on critical cybersecurity issues facing City government, digital equity and best practices for implementing infrastructure with a trusted technology partner. Learn more in the Business Journal's article here. #localgovernment #enterprisesolutions #cybersecurity #digitalequity #AI #MSSP #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast

In an increasingly digital world, how can local governments harness technology to serve their populations and enhance engagement while still protecting critical data? The Comcast Business team in the Midwest region recently sponsored a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal panel on "Tech Trends in Government." The panel was a wide-ranging discussion on critical cybersecurity issues facing City government, digital equity and best practices for implementing infrastructure with a trusted technology partner. Learn more in the Business Journal's article here. #localgovernment #enterprisesolutions #cybersecurity #digitalequity #AI #MSSP #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast

In an increasingly digital world, how can local governments harness technology to serve their populations and enhance engagement while still protecting critical data? The Comcast Business team in the Midwest region recently sponsored a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal panel on "Tech Trends in Government." The panel was a wide-ranging discussion on critical cybersecurity issues facing City government, digital equity and best practices for implementing infrastructure with a trusted technology partner. Learn more in the Business Journal's article here. #localgovernment #enterprisesolutions #cybersecurity #digitalequity #AI #MSSP #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast

North Carolina state budget makes historic investment in cyb… | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware North Carolina’s new state budget takes decisive action to enhance the security and efficiency of government services with substantial investments in cybersecurity, data management, and health information exchange, according to state officials. The approved budget allocates: $18 million in new recurring funding and $42 million in non-recurring funding for critical cybersecurity upgrades $25 million in non-recurring funding is earmarked for modernizing data management systems ...

OIT is proud to partner with the McCrary Institute for Cyber & Critical Infrastructure Security to expand participation in the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program across Alabama. For more information about Alabama's program and to apply, visit ALABAMA SLCGP PROGRAM (https://slcgp.alabama.gov/). #AlabamaOIT #SLCGP #AlabamaSLCGP #Cybersecurity https://lnkd.in/gpgjq8kH

Municipalities across the country are under near-constant cyberattacks and the threat is only rising thanks to AI. This isn’t a far-off digital battle. A cyber attack can shut down public services in your town. And most local governments lack the resources to fight back on their own. That's why the work of Auburn University's McCrary Institute in partnership with the Alabama Office of Information Technology is so important. We're providing no‑cost cybersecurity services giving Alabama communities much needed protection. Just out is a great article from Joe McAdory at Auburn University, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering's magazine. https://lnkd.in/e5mCh8RJ Give it a read and hear from Daniel Urquhart, Nick Sellers, Jonathan Sherk, James Fuller and Tucker Simpson. You can learn more about this important work and, if you're a state or local government in Alabama, there's a link to sign up! https://lnkd.in/de82A8WD

Zero Trust Isn't a Product. It's How Government IT Needs to Think. For years, government networks operated on a simple assumption: if you're inside the perimeter, you're trusted. That assumption is no longer safe. Executive Order 14028 mandated that federal agencies adopt zero trust architecture - and the reasoning applies equally to state and local government. What zero trust means in practice: - Verify every user, every device, every time - regardless of network location - Least-privilege access: no one gets more than they need - Assume breach: design systems as if attackers are already inside - Continuous monitoring: trust is earned in real time, not assumed Compulink works with agencies to build zero trust-aligned IT environments using solutions from certified manufacturers - all available through compliant government procurement. Where is your agency on the zero trust journey? (212) 695-5465 | www.compu-link.com #Compulink #ZeroTrust #GovCyber #EO14028 #PublicSector #CyberSecurity