PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1653401
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1653401
Smart government solutions play a crucial role in overseeing business activities related to government and administration. They involve the use of interconnected devices and cyber-physical systems by intelligently networked governance and administration to efficiently and effectively accomplish public tasks.
The primary types of smart government solutions encompass open data platforms, analytics, government resource planning systems, security, remote monitoring, and network management. An open data platform is a tool employed by government ministries/departments and their organizations to publish datasets, documents, services, tools, and applications for public use. The objective is to enhance government transparency and create opportunities for innovative applications of government data, offering new perspectives. These solutions and services are implemented both on-premise and in the cloud.
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The smart government market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $37.67 billion in 2024 to $43.8 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to digital transformation initiatives, data analytics for informed decision-making, open data initiatives, smart infrastructure and urban planning, blockchain for security and transparency, emergency response and public safety.
The smart government market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $95.24 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to emergency response and resilience planning, digital identity solutions, greater emphasis on privacy and data protection, cloud computing for scalability, focus on smart city initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include digital transformation acceleration, IoT integration for smart infrastructure, focus on cybersecurity and data protection, blockchain for transparency and security, smart city initiatives and urban planning, open data initiatives for transparency, renewable energy and sustainability programs.
The rise in investment in smart government technologies is set to drive the growth of the smart government market. Government institutions worldwide are increasing their expenditures on network management, cybersecurity, and other smart government initiatives to provide reliable, efficient, and secure services to their citizens. For instance, in August 2024, The Office for National Statistics (ONS), an executive agency of the UK Government, reported that a total of $1.476 billion in public funding has been allocated for the period from 2020 to 2025 to support the rollout of gigabit-capable broadband to 85% of the UK by 2025, aiming for 100% coverage by 2030. By 2022, $534 million had already been utilized, with an additional $905 million set aside for spending between 2023 and 2025. Consequently, the increased investment in smart government technologies is anticipated to drive demand for smart government platforms and solutions during the forecast period.
The smart government market is also witnessing growth due to the rising demand for digital transformation solutions. Digital transformation, the process of integrating digital technology into organizational processes, is crucial for smart government initiatives as it sets the foundation for utilizing digital technologies to enhance government services and operations. For instance, the Indonesian government has outlined a Digital Indonesia Roadmap for 2021-2024 to guide the nation's digital transformation. This roadmap includes 100 essential projects across ten priority sectors, fostering collaboration between ministries, authorities, corporate entities, and the public. Consequently, the increasing demand for digital transformation solutions is expected to drive the growth of the smart government market.
A notable trend in the smart government market is the integration of technological advancements. Innovations like the Internet of Things (IoT) are being increasingly embedded in new systems and cloud solutions to enhance the efficiency of government activities. IoT technology, in particular, is playing a significant role in strengthening government-citizen interactions, especially in the context of smart city operations. In February 2022, Rogers Business, a Canadian technology and media firm, introduced a suite of IoT smart cities and smart building solutions to address the growing infrastructure needs of governments and organizations. These solutions range from water leak detection sensors to AI-powered traffic signal capabilities.
Strategic partnerships are a focus for major companies in the smart government market. Such partnerships involve commercial collaborations where entities share resources to foster mutual success. For instance, in August 2022, the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group (SNDGG), a Singapore Ministerial Committee, partnered with Google Cloud, a US-based cloud computing company. This collaboration enables Singaporean government agencies to leverage Google Cloud's generative AI capabilities and partner ecosystem to accelerate the development of next-generation citizen-centric services.
In January 2024, Granicus, a US-based technology company, acquired SmartGov for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance Granicus's public sector services by providing advanced digital solutions for permitting, compliance, and licensing, ultimately improving government efficiency and citizen engagement. SmartGov is a US-based software company that specializes in delivering cloud-based solutions for permitting, compliance, and licensing (PCL) processes.
Major companies operating in the smart government market include ABB Ltd., Amaon Web Services Inc., Avaya Inc., Capgemini SE, Cisco Systems Inc., Entrust Datacard Corporation, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., International Business Machines Corporation, Imex Systems Inc., Nokia Corporation, OpenGov, Oracle Corporation, UTI Group, Decidium, CitizenLab, Hughes Identification Devices (HID) Global Corporation, Accenture PLC, Atos SE, CGI Inc., Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, DXC Technology, Fujitsu Ltd., HCL Technologies Limited, Hitachi Ltd., Infosys Limited, NEC Corporation, NTT DATA Corporation, SAP SE, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra Limited
North America was the largest region in the smart government market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the smart government market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the smart government market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.
The smart government market includes revenues earned by entities by providing better information and services, increasing government transparency to lessen corruption, boosting political accountability and credibility, and fostering democratic practices through the participation and consultation of the general public. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.