Explore the 2026 State of Tech Report and see how your agency compares: catalyit. com / state-of-tech •
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• Data analysis
• Documentation
The opportunity is real. So is the risk.
THE TAKEAWAY
Don’ t start with tools.
Start with:
• Governance
• Staff training
• Approved use cases
• Workflow integration
AI isn’ t the competitive advantage. How you deploy it is.
CYBERSECURITY IS IMPROVING, BUT GAPS REMAIN
• Adoption and training
• Smarter integrations
Technology alone doesn’ t create results. Execution does.
WHAT’ S NEXT?
Use the State of Tech Report as a benchmark.
Then take the Agency Tech Assessment to see:
• Where your agency stands
• Where gaps exist
• What to prioritize next
The goal isn’ t more technology. The goal is a betterrunning agency.
Explore the 2026 State of Tech Report and see how your agency compares: catalyit. com / state-of-tech •
The good news:
• 88 % use automatic virus scans
• 78 % use cloud-based file storage
• 74 % use MFA
The concern:
• 40 % lack password management policies
• 36 % don’ t regularly train employees
• Only 27 % use an outside cybersecurity partner
Many agencies have security tools. Fewer have mature security programs.
THE REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
The strongest agencies are focused on:
• Workflow discipline
• Operational accountability
• Change management
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