March 31, 2026
Federal Government Digital Transformation: Taking the Next Step
Modern infrastructure and expert partners can help leaders build the secure, efficient and resilient digital foundation that today's governments need.
Federal agencies face mounting challenges, including rising public expectations, workforce constraints, budget pressures and increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity threats. These dynamics have made digital transformation essential. While many federal IT leaders perceive modernization as cost-prohibitive, the cost of inaction is significantly higher. Fragmented legacy systems hinder efficiency, slow service delivery and increase vulnerability to cyber risks, while also creating substantial technical debt that diverts resources from strategic priorities. Agencies that delay modernization risk falling further behind both peer organizations and global adversaries.
Moving forward requires a secure, scalable and resilient digital foundation that supports workflow automation, data integration and seamless user experiences for both citizens and employees. With the right infrastructure and partnerships, agencies can modernize in a sustainable way — enhancing resilience, reducing risk and aligning mission objectives with modern capabilities.
CDW can help federal agencies keep pace with the evolving technological landscape.
Federal agencies face mounting challenges, including rising public expectations, workforce constraints, budget pressures and increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity threats. These dynamics have made digital transformation essential. While many federal IT leaders perceive modernization as cost-prohibitive, the cost of inaction is significantly higher. Legacy, fragmented systems hinder efficiency, slow service delivery and increase vulnerability to cyber risks, while also creating substantial technical debt that diverts resources from strategic priorities. Agencies that delay modernization risk falling further behind both peer organizations and global adversaries.
Moving forward requires a secure, scalable and resilient digital foundation that supports workflow automation, data integration and seamless user experiences for both citizens and employees. With the right infrastructure and partnerships, agencies can modernize in a sustainable way — enhancing resilience, reducing risk and aligning mission objectives with modern capabilities.
CDW can help federal agencies keep pace with the evolving technological landscape.
Federal agencies are at an inflection point. Rising public expectations, workforce constraints, budget pressures, government shutdowns and increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity threats have converged to make digital transformation not just a priority but a mission-critical imperative.
Although federal IT leaders recognize legacy systems as a barrier to progress, 64% view modernization as too costly. However, the cost of inaction is even steeper. Across civilian and defense agencies, outdated, paper-based and disconnected systems limit operational efficiency, delay service delivery, and frustrate citizens and employees. Agencies that delay modernization will continue to accumulate technical debt and expose themselves to advanced cyberthreats. As peer agencies and U.S. adversaries advance, agencies running outdated systems will fall further behind. Among federal IT decision-makers, 64% are concerned their agency’s infrastructure is too outdated to support emerging technologies.
As agencies modernize, they are rightly focused on prioritizing data privacy and security. But risk should inform modernization — not halt it. With the right risk management approach, strong governance and a solid technology foundation, agencies can adopt new tools safely while improving their ability to detect, respond to and recover from attacks.
Once the fundamentals are in place, agencies can focus on outcomes. Integrating data, automating repetitive tasks and digitizing manual processes increase operational efficiency. Modern collaboration platforms and artificial intelligence (AI)-supported workflows drive productivity. Seamless digital experiences enhance services for citizens, who increasingly expect agencies to match private-sector speed and reliability.
When agencies have the right infrastructure, capabilities and processes in place, they can build resilience, maintain the agility and flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances, and deliver mission-critical services through high-quality digital experiences. Digital government is possible when agencies align mission needs, workforce realities and modern capabilities into a cohesive, sustainable approach to transformation.
73%
The percentage of federal agencies that cited infrastructure and integration hurdles as barriers to scaling AI
Source: ICF, “The AI Advantage: Moving from exploration to impact,” July 2025
Federal agencies are at an inflection point. Rising public expectations, workforce constraints, budget pressures, government shutdowns and increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity threats have converged to make digital transformation not just a priority but a mission-critical imperative.
Although federal IT leaders recognize legacy systems as a barrier to progress, 64% view modernization as too costly. However, the cost of inaction is even steeper. Across civilian and defense agencies, outdated, paper-based and disconnected systems limit operational efficiency, delay service delivery, and frustrate citizens and employees. Agencies that delay modernization will continue to accumulate technical debt and expose themselves to advanced cyberthreats. As peer agencies and U.S. adversaries advance, agencies running outdated systems will fall further behind. Among federal IT decision-makers, 64% are concerned their agency’s infrastructure is too outdated to support emerging technologies.
As agencies modernize, they are rightly focused on prioritizing data privacy and security. But risk should inform modernization — not halt it. With the right risk management approach, strong governance and a solid technology foundation, agencies can adopt new tools safely while improving their ability to detect, respond to and recover from attacks.
Once the fundamentals are in place, agencies can focus on outcomes. Integrating data, automating repetitive tasks and digitizing manual processes increase operational efficiency. Modern collaboration platforms and artificial intelligence (AI)-supported workflows drive productivity. Seamless digital experiences enhance services for citizens, who increasingly expect agencies to match private-sector speed and reliability.
When agencies have the right infrastructure, capabilities and processes in place, they can build resilience, maintain the agility and flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances, and deliver mission-critical services through high-quality digital experiences. Digital government is possible when agencies align mission needs, workforce realities and modern capabilities into a cohesive, sustainable approach to transformation.
Digital Government by the Numbers
63%
The percentage of federal IT decision-makers whose agencies prioritized IT modernization in 2025
Source: EY, “EY GPS 2025 Federal Trends Report,” August 2025
83%
The percentage of federal agencies that said their data is not AI-ready, with 66% forecasting readiness within the next two years
Source: ICF, “The AI Advantage: Moving From Exploration to Impact,” July 2025
55%
The percentage of federal IT decision-makers who expressed concern that senior leaders do not understand the importance of up-to-date technology infrastructure
Source: EY, “EY GPS 2025 Federal Trends Report,” August 2025
Digital Government by the Numbers
63%
The percentage of federal IT decision-makers whose agencies prioritized IT modernization in 2025
Source: EY, “EY GPS 2025 Federal Trends Report,” August 2025
83%
The percentage of federal agencies that said their data is not AI-ready, with 66% forecasting readiness within the next two years
Source: ICF, “The AI Advantage: Moving From Exploration to Impact,” July 2025
55%
The percentage of federal IT decision-makers who expressed concern that senior leaders do not understand the importance of up-to-date technology infrastructure
Source: EY, “EY GPS 2025 Federal Trends Report,” August 2025
- THE CITIZEN AND FEDERAL DIGITAL EXPERIENCE
- BUILDING A DIGITAL FOUNDATION
- THE DIGITAL PATH FORWARD
Reimagining digital experience requires agencies to think holistically, considering people, processes and platforms. The overarching goal is not to deploy new tools but to create an integrated digital environment that empowers users, accelerates outcomes and supports the evolving needs of government missions.
DIGITAL EXPERIENCE: Digital experience has become a defining measure of government effectiveness. When interactions are seamless, accessible and secure, agencies can increase trust, productivity and service quality across government. The prerequisite is modern infrastructure and cybersecurity that enable agencies to deliver these experiences through expanded digital capabilities and enhanced citizen services.
CITIZEN INTERACTIONS: The digital experience determines how efficiently citizens can access services, complete transactions and engage with agencies. Citizen-facing portals should be intuitive and accessible, guided by human-centered design that anticipates and resolves users’ points of friction. Agencies should prioritize improvements that streamline and simplify processes and proactively reduce users’ frustrations.
WORKFORCE SUPPORT: When technologies are well integrated and aligned to workflows, employees are better able to collaborate, share information and execute mission-critical tasks with minimal friction. Modern environments also support hybrid work, interoperability and real-time communication. However, many federal employees still face fragmented platforms, siloed data and manual workflows that undermine these objectives.
DIGITAL SELF-SERVICE: Procurement teams, program managers and IT departments expect faster access to information, inventory visibility and purchasing tools that reduce administrative burden. Digital self-service capabilities address these needs and accelerate outcomes. When routine transactions can be handled digitally and securely, agencies can focus scarce resources on higher-value initiatives and complex challenges.
OPERATIONAL IMPACT: Modern digital tools drive efficiency and cost savings. Virtual collaboration, integrated communications and advanced audiovisual platforms are foundational to operational continuity and resilience. Interoperable platforms reduce duplication and enable workforce mobility, making it easier to scale support. When systems share data seamlessly, agencies gain real-time insights for proactive, mission-driven decisions.
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Outdated and siloed systems pose a significant security risk, especially as adversaries leverage AI and automation to level up their attacks. Most federal IT decision-makers (78%) are concerned that AI cybersecurity threats are evolving faster than agencies’ defenses, and 76% recognize that their own AI systems can be targets for malicious intervention.
Cybersecurity initiatives and digital government objectives are complementary and must progress hand in hand. The foundational technologies and capabilities that reduce fragmentation and enable seamless digital experiences also allow agencies to manage risks more effectively.
Consolidated, up-to-date systems have fewer vulnerabilities and a smaller attack surface. Modern infrastructure is built with zero trust in mind, emphasizing least-privilege access and continuous authentication. Integrated platforms increase visibility and empower agencies to deploy AI-enabled insights and automation to detect and respond to security threats quickly. Automation also ensures security policies are applied consistently, reducing human error and strengthening compliance. Modern environments are not only easier to secure, they are also more resilient, enabling leaders to mitigate risks and, if an incident does occur, to restore operations quickly and safely.
Behind every effective digital experience is a strong digital foundation — one that is secure, scalable and resilient. As agencies digitize services and workflows, that foundation becomes more critical. Fragmented platforms, siloed data and manual workflows create inefficiencies for citizens and employees, driving up administrative costs and adding to technical debt. Poorly integrated systems limit agencies’ ability to leverage real-time data, improve decision-making and strengthen cybersecurity.
Digital government is not about technology for its own sake. It is about creating secure, accessible and interoperable experiences that support the full lifecycle of government work, from procurement and configuration to service delivery and refresh.
Agencies also need infrastructure that enables agility. Government shutdowns, geopolitical shifts, evolving workforce needs and changing priorities require the ability to accelerate and adapt, much like private-sector organizations do. That requires rethinking how agencies approach technology procurement, contracting and accountability.
Building this foundation is not a one-time effort. It is an ongoing strategy that aligns security, infrastructure and operations to support long-term modernization and sustained mission success.
CONSOLIDATE SYSTEMS: Fragmented infrastructure is a persistent obstacle to modernization. Disconnected systems increase costs, security risks and technical debt while complicating compliance. Fragmentation also prevents agencies from delivering the seamless digital experiences that citizens expect — for example, incomplete data makes even routine tasks, such as checking a Global Entry application status, unnecessarily difficult. It also limits agencies’ ability to leverage data for real-time insights, better decision-making and AI adoption.
Addressing this requires a holistic analysis to determine what can be consolidated, integrated or retired. Vendor consolidation is a critical enabler of this work, driving efficiency and resilience. By centralizing procurement and partnering with trusted vendors, agencies gain greater visibility, flexibility and accountability, ensuring mission continuity even when supply disruptions occur.
MANAGE RISKS: The cybersecurity threat landscape has never been more complex, and AI is increasing the risks. Adversaries are using AI to identify vulnerabilities, automate attacks, and target critical data and infrastructure with speed and precision. Outdated systems cannot keep pace with AI-enabled attacks, which can target agencies of all sizes.
AI also introduces risk from within. Agencies must govern AI systems with the same rigor they apply to any sensitive data platform: controlling employee access, defining clear behavioral guardrails and ensuring ethical use.
To manage these risks, agencies must embed security at every layer of the digital environment. FedRAMP-authorized cloud platforms, zero trust-aligned architectures and continuous monitoring capabilities are essential to protecting sensitive data and operations. Further, Defense Department agencies must meet the standards of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification to protect sensitive data.
INCREASE AGILITY: Agencies need infrastructure that scales quickly to meet changing demands, without lengthy procurement cycles or costly reconfigurations. Cloud platforms help by offering faster deployment, reduced management burden and greater flexibility. But cloud adoption requires thoughtful planning. Platforms must solve real problems for citizens and employees, meet agency standards and avoid the long-term constraints of vendor lock-in.
Modernizing data centers and applications is equally important. Interoperability is essential for real-time insights and performance visibility that allow agencies to respond quickly to changing conditions. For employees, standardization — such as adopting a single collaboration suite — removes friction, facilitates teamwork and reduces technical debt. Together, these investments build an agile foundation that lets agencies adapt without the time and cost of rebuilding.
DRIVE EFFICIENCY: The most effective digital strategies remove friction from procurement, deployment and operations, freeing agencies to focus on outcomes rather than infrastructure. By automating manual processes, standardizing configurations and integrating data sources, agencies can reduce their administrative burden and enable employees to work faster, smarter and more securely.
Citizen-facing efficiency matters just as much. Agencies must simplify the digital experience end to end, enabling citizens not only to start transactions online but also to complete them. That requires breaking down data silos, improving user experiences and prioritizing changes based on citizen impact.
Strategic partnerships with technology experts and managed services providers can accelerate this work by helping agencies increase ROI on technology investments, avoid delays and costly missteps, and access self-service procurement tools.
BUILD RESILIENCE: Resilience means more than recovering from disruptions; it also means maintaining mission continuity when disruptions occur. Government shutdowns, budget volatility and evolving security threats often have the unintended consequence of stalling modernization. Uncertainty pushes agencies toward short-term fixes rather than long-term solutions, legacy systems run longer than planned and technical debt accumulates. Breaking this cycle requires infrastructure built with redundancy, agility and rapid recovery in mind, giving agencies the flexibility to scale, maintain compliance and keep missions on track even amid pressure.
The right partners strengthen this foundation. Secure supply chains, redundant equipment options and broad vendor relationships ensure agencies can source what they need, when they need it, without compromising operations.
The right partner can provide the technological expertise, strategic insight and federal government experience to help agencies build actionable roadmaps for digital transformation.
FEDERAL IT EXPERTISE: Federal agencies increasingly seek partners who operate as true extensions of their teams, bringing not only technology but also expertise, scale and accountability. Partners who understand federal missions, procurement complexity and workforce constraints are uniquely positioned to accelerate progress.
Rather than attempting to solve every issue at once, agencies must marshal resources carefully. Partners can help by assessing existing environments and working with leaders to develop an overarching strategy for digital transformation, as well as a tactical roadmap to get there. For example, as agencies improve citizen services, the right partner can help leaders use data to identify the highest-value friction points and prioritize fixes that deliver real impact.
FULL LIFECYCLE SUPPORT: An effective partner supports the full modernization lifecycle, from assessments and solution design through implementation, optimization, training and managed services. This means supporting everyone from procurement and contracting officers to IT staffers and end users. Equally important, the right partner simplifies complexity by serving as a single point of accountability across multiple vendors, platforms and service providers. This model reduces risk, accelerates delivery and improves outcomes.
Digital transformation also depends on trust. Secure supply chains, compliance expertise and proven delivery models give agencies confidence that modernization efforts won’t compromise security or mission continuity. Deep bench strength — dedicated experts, strong vendor relationships and federal-specific capabilities — allow agencies to move forward decisively.
CDW’S FEDERAL CAPABILITIES: CDW delivers the full range of services agencies need to advance their digital government goals, including infrastructure and modernization assessments, application modernization, and cybersecurity guidance. CDW’s experts hold Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, making them readily compliant with new Defense Department contracting requirements.
CDW can also help agencies close critical skills gaps. Roughly 39% of federal IT decision-makers cited a shortage of skilled employees as their biggest barrier to modernization, closely followed by a lack of training (37%). Two thirds (67%) said their agency lacks the necessary talent to implement emerging technologies. Through focused engagements and managed services, CDW helps agencies deploy the skills and support they need, when they need it.
THE PATH FORWARD: The question facing agencies today is no longer whether to modernize but how to do so in a way that is sustainable, secure and mission-aligned. With clear priorities and the right partner, agencies can move beyond incremental improvements and take meaningful steps toward a government that is more efficient, resilient and mission-ready.
- THE CITIZEN AND FEDERAL DIGITAL EXPERIENCE
- BUILDING A DIGITAL FOUNDATION
- THE DIGITAL PATH FORWARD
Reimagining digital experience requires agencies to think holistically, considering people, processes and platforms. The overarching goal is not to deploy new tools but to create an integrated digital environment that empowers users, accelerates outcomes and supports the evolving needs of government missions.
DIGITAL EXPERIENCE: Digital experience has become a defining measure of government effectiveness. When interactions are seamless, accessible and secure, agencies can increase trust, productivity and service quality across government. The prerequisite is modern infrastructure and cybersecurity that enable agencies to deliver these experiences through expanded digital capabilities and enhanced citizen services.
CITIZEN INTERACTIONS: The digital experience determines how efficiently citizens can access services, complete transactions and engage with agencies. Citizen-facing portals should be intuitive and accessible, guided by human-centered design that anticipates and resolves users’ points of friction. Agencies should prioritize improvements that streamline and simplify processes and proactively reduce users’ frustrations.
WORKFORCE SUPPORT: When technologies are well integrated and aligned to workflows, employees are better able to collaborate, share information and execute mission-critical tasks with minimal friction. Modern environments also support hybrid work, interoperability and real-time communication. However, many federal employees still face fragmented platforms, siloed data and manual workflows that undermine these objectives.
DIGITAL SELF-SERVICE: Procurement teams, program managers and IT departments expect faster access to information, inventory visibility and purchasing tools that reduce administrative burden. Digital self-service capabilities address these needs and accelerate outcomes. When routine transactions can be handled digitally and securely, agencies can focus scarce resources on higher-value initiatives and complex challenges.
OPERATIONAL IMPACT: Modern digital tools drive efficiency and cost savings. Virtual collaboration, integrated communications and advanced audiovisual platforms are foundational to operational continuity and resilience. Interoperable platforms reduce duplication and enable workforce mobility, making it easier to scale support. When systems share data seamlessly, agencies gain real-time insights for proactive, mission-driven decisions.
Click Below To Continue Reading
Outdated and siloed systems pose a significant security risk, especially as adversaries leverage AI and automation to level up their attacks. Most federal IT decision-makers (78%) are concerned that AI cybersecurity threats are evolving faster than agencies’ defenses, and 76% recognize that their own AI systems can be targets for malicious intervention.
Cybersecurity initiatives and digital government objectives are complementary and must progress hand in hand. The foundational technologies and capabilities that reduce fragmentation and enable seamless digital experiences also allow agencies to manage risks more effectively.
Consolidated, up-to-date systems have fewer vulnerabilities and a smaller attack surface. Modern infrastructure is built with zero trust in mind, emphasizing least-privilege access and continuous authentication. Integrated platforms increase visibility and empower agencies to deploy AI-enabled insights and automation to detect and respond to security threats quickly. Automation also ensures security policies are applied consistently, reducing human error and strengthening compliance. Modern environments are not only easier to secure, they are also more resilient, enabling leaders to mitigate risks and, if an incident does occur, to restore operations quickly and safely.
Behind every effective digital experience is a strong digital foundation — one that is secure, scalable and resilient. As agencies digitize services and workflows, that foundation becomes more critical. Fragmented platforms, siloed data and manual workflows create inefficiencies for citizens and employees, driving up administrative costs and adding to technical debt. Poorly integrated systems limit agencies’ ability to leverage real-time data, improve decision-making and strengthen cybersecurity.
Digital government is not about technology for its own sake. It is about creating secure, accessible and interoperable experiences that support the full lifecycle of government work, from procurement and configuration to service delivery and refresh.
Agencies also need infrastructure that enables agility. Government shutdowns, geopolitical shifts, evolving workforce needs and changing priorities require the ability to accelerate and adapt, much like private-sector organizations do. That requires rethinking how agencies approach technology procurement, contracting and accountability.
Building this foundation is not a one-time effort. It is an ongoing strategy that aligns security, infrastructure and operations to support long-term modernization and sustained mission success.
CONSOLIDATE SYSTEMS: Fragmented infrastructure is a persistent obstacle to modernization. Disconnected systems increase costs, security risks and technical debt while complicating compliance. Fragmentation also prevents agencies from delivering the seamless digital experiences that citizens expect — for example, incomplete data makes even routine tasks, such as checking a Global Entry application status, unnecessarily difficult. It also limits agencies’ ability to leverage data for real-time insights, better decision-making and AI adoption.
Addressing this requires a holistic analysis to determine what can be consolidated, integrated or retired. Vendor consolidation is a critical enabler of this work, driving efficiency and resilience. By centralizing procurement and partnering with trusted vendors, agencies gain greater visibility, flexibility and accountability, ensuring mission continuity even when supply disruptions occur.
MANAGE RISKS: The cybersecurity threat landscape has never been more complex, and AI is increasing the risks. Adversaries are using AI to identify vulnerabilities, automate attacks, and target critical data and infrastructure with speed and precision. Outdated systems cannot keep pace with AI-enabled attacks, which can target agencies of all sizes.
AI also introduces risk from within. Agencies must govern AI systems with the same rigor they apply to any sensitive data platform: controlling employee access, defining clear behavioral guardrails and ensuring ethical use.
To manage these risks, agencies must embed security at every layer of the digital environment. FedRAMP-authorized cloud platforms, zero trust-aligned architectures and continuous monitoring capabilities are essential to protecting sensitive data and operations. Further, Defense Department agencies must meet the standards of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification to protect sensitive data.
INCREASE AGILITY: Agencies need infrastructure that scales quickly to meet changing demands, without lengthy procurement cycles or costly reconfigurations. Cloud platforms help by offering faster deployment, reduced management burden and greater flexibility. But cloud adoption requires thoughtful planning. Platforms must solve real problems for citizens and employees, meet agency standards and avoid the long-term constraints of vendor lock-in.
Modernizing data centers and applications is equally important. Interoperability is essential for real-time insights and performance visibility that allow agencies to respond quickly to changing conditions. For employees, standardization — such as adopting a single collaboration suite — removes friction, facilitates teamwork and reduces technical debt. Together, these investments build an agile foundation that lets agencies adapt without the time and cost of rebuilding.
DRIVE EFFICIENCY: The most effective digital strategies remove friction from procurement, deployment and operations, freeing agencies to focus on outcomes rather than infrastructure. By automating manual processes, standardizing configurations and integrating data sources, agencies can reduce their administrative burden and enable employees to work faster, smarter and more securely.
Citizen-facing efficiency matters just as much. Agencies must simplify the digital experience end to end, enabling citizens not only to start transactions online but also to complete them. That requires breaking down data silos, improving user experiences and prioritizing changes based on citizen impact.
Strategic partnerships with technology experts and managed services providers can accelerate this work by helping agencies increase ROI on technology investments, avoid delays and costly missteps, and access self-service procurement tools.
BUILD RESILIENCE: Resilience means more than recovering from disruptions; it also means maintaining mission continuity when disruptions occur. Government shutdowns, budget volatility and evolving security threats often have the unintended consequence of stalling modernization. Uncertainty pushes agencies toward short-term fixes rather than long-term solutions, legacy systems run longer than planned and technical debt accumulates. Breaking this cycle requires infrastructure built with redundancy, agility and rapid recovery in mind, giving agencies the flexibility to scale, maintain compliance and keep missions on track even amid pressure.
The right partners strengthen this foundation. Secure supply chains, redundant equipment options and broad vendor relationships ensure agencies can source what they need, when they need it, without compromising operations.
The right partner can provide the technological expertise, strategic insight and federal government experience to help agencies build actionable roadmaps for digital transformation.
FEDERAL IT EXPERTISE: Federal agencies increasingly seek partners who operate as true extensions of their teams, bringing not only technology but also expertise, scale and accountability. Partners who understand federal missions, procurement complexity and workforce constraints are uniquely positioned to accelerate progress.
Rather than attempting to solve every issue at once, agencies must marshal resources carefully. Partners can help by assessing existing environments and working with leaders to develop an overarching strategy for digital transformation, as well as a tactical roadmap to get there. For example, as agencies improve citizen services, the right partner can help leaders use data to identify the highest-value friction points and prioritize fixes that deliver real impact.
FULL LIFECYCLE SUPPORT: An effective partner supports the full modernization lifecycle, from assessments and solution design through implementation, optimization, training and managed services. This means supporting everyone from procurement and contracting officers to IT staffers and end users. Equally important, the right partner simplifies complexity by serving as a single point of accountability across multiple vendors, platforms and service providers. This model reduces risk, accelerates delivery and improves outcomes.
Digital transformation also depends on trust. Secure supply chains, compliance expertise and proven delivery models give agencies confidence that modernization efforts won’t compromise security or mission continuity. Deep bench strength — dedicated experts, strong vendor relationships and federal-specific capabilities — allow agencies to move forward decisively.
CDW’S FEDERAL CAPABILITIES: CDW delivers the full range of services agencies need to advance their digital government goals, including infrastructure and modernization assessments, application modernization, and cybersecurity guidance. CDW’s experts hold Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, making them readily compliant with new Defense Department contracting requirements.
CDW can also help agencies close critical skills gaps. Roughly 39% of federal IT decision-makers cited a shortage of skilled employees as their biggest barrier to modernization, closely followed by a lack of training (37%). Two thirds (67%) said their agency lacks the necessary talent to implement emerging technologies. Through focused engagements and managed services, CDW helps agencies deploy the skills and support they need, when they need it.
THE PATH FORWARD: The question facing agencies today is no longer whether to modernize but how to do so in a way that is sustainable, secure and mission-aligned. With clear priorities and the right partner, agencies can move beyond incremental improvements and take meaningful steps toward a government that is more efficient, resilient and mission-ready.
CDW can help federal agencies build the infrastructure, security and resilience to deliver modern, efficient government services.
Asim Iqbal
CTO of Emerging Technology
