The article is devoted to the impact of new information technologies on society and the state in the context of digitalization. Presented are the global trends in the field of digitalization. The article also discusses how digital technologies affect the life of society and the state. The essence of digitalization is reflected, examples of modern digital technologies, their advantages are given. The stages of development of the modern e-government system and its current state are described. In addition, the article talks about the beginning of the era of disruptive technologies, which include technologies such as blockchain,