IT Modernization
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Many federal agencies rely on decades-old, obsolete technologies to support critical mission programs, essential functions, and daily operations.

Agencies are challenged to provide a secure environment as access becomes increasingly open and legacy systems potentially lack the flexibility to adapt to these changing needs. Modernizing legacy systems can be very challenging, risky, costly, and resource intensive; but, with the right strategic approach, the risks can be mitigated and costs lowered.

ACT-IAC is continually developing resources to assist agencies successfully plan and manage their legacy system modernization efforts.

Current and Upcoming Projects and events

  • Expand FITARA Implementation Guidance
  • IT Modernization Best of Breed & Case Studies
  • Analysis of IT Legislation
  • Micro Modernization through Harvesting Legacy Systems
  • Align Digital 21st Century Workforce to Match IT Modernization Efforts
  • Accelerating Acquisition Innovation in Support of PMA Goals
  • ZeroTrust Cyber
  • Blockchain
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligent Automation (IA)/RPA
  • DevOps
  • Federal Agency IT Change Management
  • 5G
  • Network Modernization (EIS)
  • 2020 Presidential Transition Papers
  • Learning from the Success of Others

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ACT-IAC Announces Federal IT Planning Guides

February 9, 2023 – Fairfax, VA. – Today, the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC), the premier public-private partnership in the government IT community, announced the release of its “Outlines for Key IT Planning Documents.” This guide provides best practice ideas for developing and structuring federal agency IT planning documents. The guide provides outlines for:
1. IT Modernization Plans
2. Cloud Computing Adoption Plans
3. Zero-Trust Architecture Plans
4. IT Workforce Strategic Plans

Identity Credential, and Access Management: Lessons Learned and Best Practices

Report: Identity Credential, and Access Management: Lessons Learned and Best Practices
Case Studies from Domestic and Foreign Government Organizations
Developed by the 2021 ACT-IAC Associates Program Class for the IT Management & Modernization Community of Interest  
Released: January 3, 2022

This report provides best practices and lessons learned on Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) technologies through examination of case studies from US federal and foreign government organizations.

Digital Transformation Industry and Agency: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

ACT-IAC White Paper "Digital Transformation Industry and Agency: Best Practices and Lessons Learned"
Developed by the IT Management and Modernization Community of Interest
Published: January 1, 2022

This case study discusses the topic of Digital Transformation based on a series of interviews with representatives from industry, nonprofits, and federal, state, local, foreign governments. 

ACT-IAC White Paper: IT Modernization: Lessons Learned and Best Practices

IT Modernization: Lessons Learned and Best Practices (Case Studies from Representative Government Agencies)
Developed by: IT Management and Modernization Community of Interest
Released: February 24, 2021

This white paper discusses representative case studies from Federal government agencies and organizations, detailing their mission objectives and lessons learned as they modernized business processes and applications.  

ACT-IAC White Paper: Developing a Framework for Successful Modernization Projects

DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR SUCCESSFUL MODERNIZATION PROJECTS: A Blueprint for Government and Industry
Developed by the ACT-IAC Health Community of Interest
Date Published: December 2, 2020

This paper was written by members of the ACT-IAC Health Community of Interest. It provides a roadmap to improve the success rate of federal projects by prescribing a systematic approach to the evaluation, selection, and prioritization of projects to minimize risks during implementation.

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