Modernizing IT systems is an increasing imperative for federal, state and local governments to deliver better citizen services, support mission programs and improve security and efficiency. Funds are being dedicated to the effort, new positions are being crated according to needs and agencies are working to provide tools and resources to all stakeholders involved.
It’s important to remember that there is no one-size-fits-all solution and that every agency’s IT modernization roadmap may be different.
Various modernization strategies exist today and careful evaluation is needed to identify the best one for your agency. This can certainly be an overwhelming process. Fortunately, the modernization lifecycle can help agencies get started with five concrete stages:
1. Assessment and Roadmap;
2. Modernization Readiness;
3. Modernization Execution;
4. Modernization Deployment; and
5. Post-Modernization.
With an IT modernization roadmap, agencies can execute their modernization efforts more confidently and increase the likelihood of successful projects.
