Late August Button Insights

Welcome to the late-August issue of the Button Insight Newsletter!

Need to know

What's coming this fall

As the summer winds down and we all jump back into September, Button has some exciting digital content coming to our newsletter!

AI in the public sector: Potential and Pitfalls 
Wherever government services can get more efficient, they offer double value: the public gets better services as users, and more bang-for-buck as taxpayers. Machine learning, or artificial intelligence, is becoming one of the most promising sources of efficiency in the digital sector, and there are a number of clear ways it can help with the large datasets and step-based services of the online public service.

WHITEPAPER: Digital Transformation & Your Migration to the Cloud
In the era of digital transformation, businesses are embracing the cloud as a catalyst for innovation, scalability, and efficiency. As organizations strive to stay competitive and agile, migrating to the cloud has become an essential strategic move.
"Digital Transformation & Your Migration to the Cloud" is a guide designed to help you strategize and start planning your cloud migration. We have provided insights into various cloud setups, associated risks, effective cost management strategies, and other crucial information that will empower your transition

Digital Transformation Adaptiveness
Digital transformation is increasingly crucial. A successful transformation can make an organization more efficient, more adaptable, and more competitive. But to transform requires overhauling not only technology but internal processes, culture, strategies, and more.
It isn’t just an update or upgrade, it is a transformation. When buyers turn to an agency for help making that transformation, they need to find one that can help them both navigate a digital strategy and actually put it into practice. So what should you look for when seeking out an agency to trust with digital transformation?

The Differences Between Development Approaches: Why & When
The choice of a digital system development approach depends on various factors, including the nature of the project, the requirements, the team's expertise, and the timeline. There are several well-known development approaches, each with its strengths and weaknesses. Curious about our whys and whens?

Community

Our top 5 stories of the year (so far)

These are the stories of ours that resonated the most with all of you in our community, listed in order based on which have been the most read in 2023.

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The Anti-Racism Data Act: How Will It Impact Digital Strategy & Transformation?
A new law enabling government to collect, use, and disclose demographic data is intended to help identify where systemic racism is taking place and to create a more inclusive, equitable province. In this blog post, we looked at why this Act was needed and at the challenges and concerns around implementing the new law responsibly. Read it here. 

2

8 Reasons Why We Love BC’s Updated Digital Plan
The provincial government’s latest update reaffirms the focus on best practices and value to the public. We broke down what makes the plan effective and worth emulating, from plain language to detailed implementation guidelines. Read it here.

3

Government Rules as Code – A Transformative Idea
Rules as Code is the concept of writing government rules, legislation, regulation, standards, and policy in a format that can be read and implemented by machines. Governments are increasingly developing this version of rules at the same time as the original legal or regulatory writing. We looked at some of the ethical issues at play—and the common misunderstandings. Read it here.

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We did it! - Button is Great Place To Work Certified!
In the winter we were very proud to announce our certification. This post covered why we were officially recognized as a culture leader in digital services, and explained what the process entails. Read it here.

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The Power of Empathy in Developing Digital Services
Recognizing the humanity and circumstances of another person becomes less natural when we interact with pixels instead of human faces. But in the field of digital services, it’s crucial that we recognize the humanity of the people on the other end. This post looked at we can cultivate empathy in ourselves—and in the systems we use. Read it here.

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