Delivering Mission Outcomes Through Digital Transformation: Ways to Accelerate Technology

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Abstract:

The federal government spends more than $90 billion on information technology. At least 80 percent of this is used to operate and maintain existing IT systems, including aging legacy systems - many of which are decades old. These technical environments are highly inefficient because they are costly to maintain, vulnerable to cyberattacks, and don't adequately meet the growing needs of U.S. citizens. With technology advances, growing mission needs, and high public expectations, Congress and several Administrations have introduced legislation and policies that helped to reduce barriers and provide tools to get a better return on this technology investment. While there have been many successes and improvements recently, additional steps can be taken.

Author(s):
Powner, David
Author Organization(s):
MITRE CORP MCLEAN VA
Funding Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Research Note
Publication Date:
2020 Jan 01
Pagination:
5

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
congress, governments, acquisition, law, president (united states), data centers, information systems, national governments, environment, united states government, commerce, executives, investments, leadership, money, transparencies, covid-19
Keyword(s):
fitara (federal information technology acquisition reform act), information technology, technology modernization, legacy systems
Subject Categories:
Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 May 12
Update Date:
2021 Jul 27