State CIOs have witnessed aggressive change during the first half of 2020. The resulting uncertainties in government revenues have impacted state IT budgets. At the same time, work-from-home requirements for state staff have begun to overwhelm critical IT services. Maintaining the continuity of agency business operations has become a top priority. Ciena’s portfolio of next-generation network devices, software, and professional services can help state IT teams overcome these challenges while containing costs.