Bill Rowan
Vice President of Public Sector, Splunk
Public sector customers are deeply involved in digital transformation, adding systems like SaaS, PaaS and IaaS, while focusing on their resilience. Integrating AI into government operations, they face challenges like modernizing old systems and ensuring compatibility. Rising cybersecurity threats and budget constraints further complicate these efforts. Political changes can also disrupt long-term plans, making digital resilience a key priority for 2024.
Organizations are actively choosing Splunk to improve their digital resilience and Splunk equips them with advanced tools to fortify critical systems, significantly boosting their cybersecurity and observability capabilities, said Bill Rowan.
To support observability and security in the public sector, it’s crucial to thoroughly understand each agency’s mission and commit to long-term private-public partnerships — and that’s where Bill Rowan comes in, said Frank Dimina, Splunk senior vice president of Americas and public sector,
“He’s a skilled relationship builder and technologist whose success is grounded in his mission-first mindset,” Dimina said. “Since he joined Splunk a year and a half ago, he has consistently demonstrated how to lead with equal parts expertise and heart. Thanks to his efforts, we’re charting a meaningful course toward digital resilience for our government customers.”
Why Watch
In 2024, Rowan and his team will concentrate on aiding public sector customers to adapt to the changing threat landscape. Their goal is to help them build strong digital systems and confidently navigate the complexities of digital transformation with a strong focus on security.
“Since I joined Splunk to lead the public sector team, I am pleased with the great work we’ve done with our customers and will continue to do next year,” he said. “With steadfast determination, innovative strategies, and a commitment to surpassing customer expectations, we are prepared to meet challenges and offer mission-critical solutions. Together, we are not merely pursuing success but actively shaping it in helping customers achieve digital resilience.”