Turn Benchmark Data into Market Advantage
Transform trusted research and your participation in industry benchmarking into credible positioning, stronger strategy, and more confident engagement with public-sector leaders.
e.Republic produces some of the most trusted and widely referenced research and benchmarking surveys in state and local government and education, built on decades of independent reporting, rigorous research practices, and large-scale participation.
Through recurring, longitudinal research programs, we help organizations understand how public-sector priorities, technology adoption, and investment patterns evolve over time. This depth of insight allows private-sector teams to validate strategy, strengthen positioning, and demonstrate leadership using data that public-sector audiences recognize and respect.
Our research provides more than point-in-time findings. It delivers context, credibility, and a shared language that supports market understanding, thought leadership, and more confident engagement. Through analysis and interpretation, we translate data into insight that informs strategy, messaging, and go-to-market decisions.
Our Flagship Benchmarking Programs
Our signature benchmarking programs set the standard for measuring digital maturity, technology adoption, and performance across state and local public-sector institutions.
e.Republic’s recurring, independent benchmarking programs enable public-sector leaders across state and local government and education to measure progress, compare performance, and learn from peers over time. For private-sector organizations, they provide a trusted framework for understanding market dynamics and aligning solutions with real government needs. Each program is built on broad participation from public- and private-sector leaders who contribute data and insight to strengthen the entire ecosystem.
Digital States Survey
The Digital States Survey is the definitive, biennial assessment of how all 50 states leverage technology to improve government operations and outcomes. It evaluates performance across key areas including cybersecurity, digital services, data management, governance, and innovation, offering a comprehensive view of statewide digital maturity informed by broad public-sector participation. Organizations that participate contribute to this national benchmark and receive early access to findings and peer insights. Widely recognized by public-sector leaders, policymakers, and industry, the survey serves as an authoritative benchmark for understanding state government technology performance.
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Digital Cities Survey
The Digital Cities Survey benchmarks how municipalities are advancing digital government and delivering modern services to residents. The program recognizes leadership in areas such as user experience, data-driven decision-making, digital access, and emerging technology adoption through nationally recognized benchmarking and awards programs. Participating cities contribute to a national benchmark and receive early access to insights and peer best practices. This survey provides insight into urban innovation trends and highlights best practices from cities of all sizes.
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Digital Counties Survey
The Digital Counties Survey evaluates how counties across the U.S. are using technology to improve efficiency, security, and service delivery. It provides visibility into county-level innovation and recognizes leaders addressing complex operational and constituent needs through nationally recognized benchmarking initiatives. Participating counties contribute to this national benchmark and gain early access to findings, peer insights, and best practices. The program reflects the unique operational scale and service responsibilities of county governments.
Built on Rigor, Independence, and Real-World Insight
Our research is grounded in rigorous methodology, neutral third-party analysis, and sustained engagement with public-sector leaders.
Every e.Republic survey and research program is developed through disciplined research design, broad participation, and careful analysis. Our teams combine quantitative data with qualitative insight, ensuring findings reflect real-world conditions rather than abstract models or theoretical assumptions.
This commitment to rigor and independence is reinforced by decades of trusted public-sector reporting and ongoing relationships with government and education leaders. As a result, our research consistently earns credibility with practitioners, executives, and policymakers.
Strengthen Thought Leadership with Data Leaders Trust
When combined with our Market Intelligence offerings, In-Person Events & Summits, and Demand Generation Services, this research becomes even more powerful. Working together, these offerings enable organizations to move from insight to action—informing strategy, strengthening positioning, and supporting consistent, credible engagement from early awareness through long-term relationships.
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Whether you’re validating market strategy, strengthening positioning, or expanding into new public-sector markets, our research programs can help you navigate the market with confidence.
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