Transforming federal IT: best practices for driving software innovation
Briefly

Federal software development is at a pivotal stage, with only 38% of IT decision-makers rating their security as excellent amid pressures to modernize. While many recognize the importance of adopting modern practices—75% deem it critical for mission success—challenges remain. A significant focus lies on advancing AI-assisted development, cloud-native platforms, and integrating open-source solutions. The disparity between effective and ineffective strategies is likened to navigating predictable highways versus treacherous backroads, underscoring the necessity for agency teams to embrace experimental approaches while ensuring skilled oversight throughout these transitions.
Federal IT leaders face a crucial challenge in software development, where only 38% deem their agency's security excellent, amid increasing pressure to modernize.
Agencies require strategic approaches like AI-assisted development and cloud-native platforms to shift from 'backroads' to 'highways' in their software practices.
Only 46% of agency IT leaders are core users of AI-assisted development, highlighting the essential role of experimentation and guidance from experienced developers.
The pressure for federal agencies to mirror private sector progress in software development is intensifying, emphasizing the need for efficient and innovative practices.
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