Modernizing U.S. Government Technology Essential to Department of Government Efficiency’s Success
WASHINGTON – Leading tech trade association ITI is underscoring the critical need for the incoming Trump-Vance Administration to modernize government technology to successfully cut waste and build an efficient government. In a new memo sent to Department of Government Efficiency leaders and stakeholders today, ITI outlines how the new administration can leverage technology to deliver better services to Americans, strengthen cybersecurity, reduce wasteful spending, and enhance American technological leadership in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
“Transforming the federal government into a more efficient and effective operation is only possible with modern technology,” said ITI Executive Vice President of Public Sector Policy Gordon Bitko. “The incoming administration should leverage innovation to build a U.S. government that better serves Americans and supports U.S. national and economic security. Updating and improving U.S. government technology and processes is no longer just an operational concern—it is a strategic imperative.”
Building on its unique expertise from across government technology and acquisition portfolios, ITI recommends the Trump-Vance Administration consider these opportunities in its effort to make government more efficient:
- Modernize the government’s technology infrastructure to deliver secure and reliable services.
- Right-size federal budgets and funding mechanisms for modern IT investments.
- Reduce waste by giving agencies flexibility to make smarter and more strategic acquisition decisions when acquiring technology.
- Buy commercial solutions using commercial purchasing authorities, terms, and conditions.
- Adopt a coordinated, government-wide approach to cybersecurity.
- Ensure supply chain risk management requirements balance security and innovation.
- Limit inefficient domestic sourcing requirements that drive up costs and delay much-needed projects.
- Train and empower a tech and business-savvy workforce to obtain the best value for the government.
- Build better cross-agency information sharing.
- Automate and streamline government processes to reduce waste and deliver better services for Americans.
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