Working Toward Empowering e-Government
Challenges and Successes of Public Sector IT Utilization

Overview

All around the world, governments are looking to enhance e-government as a way to enable all citizens to fully enjoy the benefit of IT. The Government of Japan formulated the “Declaration to be the World’s Most Advanced IT Nation” in 2013, which outlines the government’s IT strategy, utilizing IT as a key enabler for the nation’s growth strategy. The basic infrastructure for IT utilization has been progressing under the supervision of the government Chief Information Officer (CIO), and various measures to promote IT use are currently underway, with 2020 set as a target year for implementation, when Japan will host Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. A review of efforts to improve e-government is also underway, with the goals of enhancing efficiency in internal government operations and providing maximum value for users, including local governments, through the adoption of private sector IT services. The development and implementation of these efforts are gaining attention as the government plans to reflect its direction in the coming national IT strategy, which it will announce later this year. Also, at the local government level, further IT utilization and operational reforms after the introduction of MyNumber system are expected to bring positive impact.
 
Amongst these efforts, the introduction of private sector Internet-enabled services, including cloud computing, is a key enabler to create a society that drives future growth. Cloud computing offers many benefits including operational efficiency, cost reduction, problem-solving through data analysis, and work-style reform. However, there are concerns and misunderstandings regarding information security of cloud computing which sometimes deter IT managers and other decision makers from further adoption of these important services. Amongst these efforts, the introduction of private sector Internet-enabled services, including cloud computing, is a key enabler for local governments to create a society that drives future growth. Cloud computing offers many benefits including operational efficiency, cost reduction, problem-solving through data analysis, and work-style reform. However, there are concerns and misunderstandings regarding information security of cloud computing which sometimes deter IT managers and other decision makers from further adoption of these important services. Such concerns must be addressed to unleash the adoption and deployment of Internet-enabled services in the public sector for the benefit of citizens.
 
During this event, participants will discuss examples of public sector utilization of Internet-enabled services in Japan and other markets to learn how IT services, including cloud computing, are utilized by central and local governments. We also expect to discuss challenges that public-sector entities have encountered when procuring Internet-enabled services and how such challenges have been addressed. Through open dialogue, we will be identifying how the public and private sectors can better collaborate in working toward effective acquisition and use of IT for e-government.

 

Event Details

1. Date/Time

   Tuesday, April 11th, 2017, 10:00AM-12:00PM (venue opens 9:30)

2. Location

   Tokai University Club / “Bosei No Ma” Room

   Address

   35th Floor, Kasumigaseki Bldg.
   3-2-5 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

   Map

   http://www.tokai35.jp/en/
   

3. Organizer

   BSA | The Software Alliance (BSA)

4. Supporting Organizations

   
   International Academy of CIO Japan

   
   The Computer Software Association of Japan (CSAJ)

   
   Japan Information Technology Services Industry Association (JISA)

   
   American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ)

5. Fee

   Free of Charge.
   Pre-registration required from below :
   https://bsa.or.jp/about-bsa/events20170411en/

6. Program

   09:30	Registration
   10:00	Opening Statement – Victoria Espinel President & CEO, BSA | The Software Alliance
   10:10	Key Note Speech – Kenji Hiramoto Chief Strategist　: National Strategy office of IT, Cabinet Secretariat Executive advisor to CIO : Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry “Concept of Digital Government”
   10:30	Presentation – Masami Miyazaki Deputy, Director, General Policy Department Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture “Information Utilization by Municipalities – Finding a Gold Mine in Welfare Information”
   10:45	Presentation – Seiji Takahashi Senior Principal Information Network Group Administrative Management Department General Affairs Bureau “Efforts by Local Government to Utilize ICT-The Support Received After the Kukmamoto Earthequake”
   11:00	Break (drinks & light snack served)
   11:10	Presentation – Yuji Nakasu Vice President, Salesforce Industries Salesforce “Cloud Adoption Examples in Japan and Overseas~ New Endeavors in the Public Cloud”
   11:20	Presentation – Takashi Doi Attorney / Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs, Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. “Working Toward Empowering e-Government:Challenges and Successes of Public Sector IT Utilization”
   11:30	Roundtable discussion “Identifying Challenges of Public Sector Deployment of Private Sector IT Service” Participants: local government and industry representatives

 

For queries, contact

• Tomoko Naoe / Manager, Japan
• BSA | The Software Alliance
• Phone : +81 (3) 4360-5474
• E-mail :tomokon@bsa.org