Federal Executive Forum IT Modernization Strategies in Government Progress and Best Practices 2024
Aug 21, 2024
Join Bob Costello, CISA's CIO, as he discusses the modernization of legacy systems and the creation of 24/7 operational units. Nathan Ivan from the U.S. Space Force shares insights on cloud adoption and AI's role in enhancing mission networks. Howard Hayes talks about improving healthcare delivery through tech upgrades at Indian Health Services. Jim Westhorpe emphasizes the importance of strong network infrastructure, while Ken Gonzalez highlights how Verizon supports government modernization. Together, they explore overcoming technical debt and evolving future capabilities.
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CISA Built Purpose-Built Cloud Environments
- CISA migrated from fragmented legacy systems to three purpose-built cloud environments with AWS, Google, and Microsoft.
- The OCIO now runs 24/7 operations, service desk, and monitoring to model best practices for partners.
Space Force Focuses On Mission Networks
- Space Force relies on Air Force enterprise IT for admin networks while focusing its own efforts on mission networks and warfighting systems.
- This split lets Space Force concentrate on mission-critical data and edge operations.
IHS Still Using 1984 EHR — GAO Noted
- Indian Health Service still runs an electronic medical record system launched in 1984 described by GAO as the oldest critical federal system.
- IHS is transitioning to a commercial EHR to replace its decades-old homegrown solution.