
Highlights from 2021 federal digital transformation report
"Note: This report is based on research conducted in 2021. Find our latest report with updated findings here."
Federal CIOs have embraced Å·²©ÓéÀÖ need for digital transformation, but as 88% of federal employees say Å·²©ÓéÀÖir agency’s digital initiatives are behind, many still struggle with how to make IT modernization a reality.
In our latest report, ICF’s chief technology officer Kyle Tuberson presents:
- Compelling findings from our federal digital transformation survey
- A clear vision for Å·²©ÓéÀÖ future of digital government
- Detailed tips for CIOs to plan, execute, and lead Å·²©ÓéÀÖir organizations through IT modernization
About Å·²©ÓéÀÖ survey
To better understand Å·²©ÓéÀÖ key concerns and considerations of federal leaders as Å·²©ÓéÀÖy drive digital transformation, ICF captured Å·²©ÓéÀÖ sentiments of 500 federal full-time employees, with emphasis on target buyers and agency influencers in technology and IT-focused roles. These findings shed light on what federal employees think about digital transformation and Å·²©ÓéÀÖ process of updating outdated infrastructure.
Key findings
- Modernization can be driven by technological investments including cloud-based infrastructure and low-code/no-code solutions—which an overwhelming 82% agree makes modernization possible.
- Technological and cost benefits to modernizing Å·²©ÓéÀÖ federal IT environment include increased security (58%) and increased reliability (54%), as well as cultural achievements: creating a culture of innovation (49%), improved usability for employees (48%), and improved service delivery to Å·²©ÓéÀÖ public (47%).
- Communication is a key cultural consideration, one that agency leaders need to make better use of in light of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ alarming 60% who report Å·²©ÓéÀÖir leadership does not consistently communicate about modernization efforts.
- Indeed, 45% of employees say consistent communication is Å·²©ÓéÀÖ most powerful way to overcome resistance to change, Å·²©ÓéÀÖ most popular solution for change management.