Reimagining Government IT: Walking the Talk

Reimagining Government IT: Walking the Talk

The “Reimagining Government IT” study explores the state of IT modernization, challenges, and how to make things better – with

360º

insight from more than 300 Federal finance, IT, and procurement pros.

Tipping point:

83%

94%

of Feds say mission success depends on IT modernization

have felt a shift in momentum toward the future state of Federal IT

Top drivers:

#1

Cybersecurity EO

#2

Cloud First Policy

Walking the talk:

76% increase in FY19

expect IT modernization budgets to

#3

MGT Act tied with FITARA

Inertia remains: Despite increases,

Feds expect FY19 IT modernization budgets to average

23%

frustratingly in line with the

80/20 status quo

Progress perceptions:

43%

of Finance leaders say wholesale change in Fed IT is happening now

vs.

27% 24%

of IT and of procurement leaders

Workforce woes: 85% agree we “can’t have modern technology without a modern workforce,” but few feel very confident in their agency’s workforce prep:

43% Finance

16% IT

26%

Procurement

How do we move forward?

Capitalize on momentum

Focus on the workforce

Collaborate across functions

Download the full study or watch the video on Federal IT modernization at www.meritalk.com