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U.S. federal agencies are stuck in a cycle of maintaining outdated legacy systems, consuming most of their IT budgets, while the modernization needed for new policies and technologies like Zero Trust and AI remains far behind. This whitepaper offers a practical roadmap for agencies aiming to replace high-risk legacy systems, grounded in findings from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and mandates from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). It focuses on overcoming common pitfalls in legacy modernization efforts and outlines how agencies can execute successful, compliant transformations.
Discover What This Whitepaper Covers:
Understanding Legacy Systems' Risks
Learn about the critical risks posed by federal legacy systems, including cybersecurity vulnerabilities, operational risk from single points of failure, and integration limitations that prevent participation in modern federal data environments.
The GAO's Findings and Their Impact on Modernization
Explore the key GAO findings on federal legacy modernization, including why many modernization programs remain incomplete. The whitepaper discusses the importance of executive sponsorship, dedicated program management, and phased delivery approaches to mitigate risks and overcome the common failure modes of modernization.
A Practical Modernization Roadmap
Discover a step-by-step roadmap for replacing legacy systems, from initial legacy assessments and risk triage to phased delivery, parallel operations, and successful cutover. Learn how to approach modernization using strategies like rehosting, refactoring, and rearchitecting to ensure the least disruption while achieving the maximum benefits.
Workforce Knowledge Transfer in Modernization
Understand the critical importance of workforce continuity in legacy modernization efforts, with a focus on establishing knowledge transfer programs early in the process to capture undocumented business rules and ensure smooth transitions.
Key Takeaways from the Whitepaper
- A clear strategy for identifying and addressing high-risk legacy systems
- Guidance on aligning modernization efforts with OMB priorities for 2026
- A practical, phased approach to legacy system replacement
- How to mitigate the cost and risks of legacy systems while improving operational performance