As the pace of digital demand accelerates and mission priorities grow more complex, it is clear that traditional modernization approaches can no longer keep pace.

To deliver on rapidly evolving government missions, agencies must move beyond lifting and shifting legacy systems. The true transformation lies in reimagining operating models to support continuous, secure, and scalable innovation.

Shift from modernization to transformation

Legacy IT structures, designed for predictability and control, often limit progress. Risk-averse approaches that once provided stability now constrain agility and innovation. Federal agencies leading the way are adopting future-ready, cloud-native architectures that emphasize interoperability, flexibility, and resilience. These architectures do more than modernize technology; they modernize how agencies work, collaborate, and deliver results.

Reducing technical debt has become a strategic imperative, but emerging technologies also demand a balance of governance and innovation. Federal leaders are reframing their approach to modernization as an ongoing process, a state of persistent transformation where technology, mission, and operations evolve in sync.

Measuring what matters: from cost to capability

As agencies embrace new models of delivery, success must be evaluated through a dual focus:

• Total cost of ownership (TCO): Sustaining efficiency by lowering infrastructure costs and simplifying operations
• Total cost to innovate (TCI): Accelerating value creation by enabling teams to activate, test, and scale new capabilities with minimal risk and complexity

This broader lens allows agencies to view modernization as an investment in agility, resilience, and readiness鈥攅nsuring they can respond to what鈥檚 next, not just what鈥檚 now.

Partnering for a smarter, more agile government

Driving this shift requires strategic collaboration across the public and private sectors. Programs such as the U.S. General Services Administration鈥檚 initiative are redefining how government acquires and deploys technology. By consolidating procurement and engaging directly with technology providers, OneGov helps create greater transparency, efficiency, and long-term value for taxpayers.

In alignment with this vision, 麻豆原创 has partnered with GSA to provide federal agencies with expanded access to both 麻豆原创 licensed-based products and white glove migration, all while avoiding data egress fees. These initiatives help agencies reduce technical debt, accelerate digital transformation, and establish a secure, cloud-native foundation for the future.

Building the innovation-ready enterprise

Modernization is not a destination, it is a capability. Agencies that continually adapt their operating models will define the next generation of public service. The path forward is clear:

• Reimagine modernization as operating model transformation, not just technology refresh
• Balance efficiency with innovation by measuring both cost savings and speed to value
• Build future-ready enterprises where mission and IT operate as one, powered by cloud, automation, and AI

Together, we are shaping a smarter, more secure, and more agile federal enterprise, one that is ready to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world and deliver enduring value to citizens.

David Robinson is president of Cloud ERP and acting managing director of U.S. Public Services at 麻豆原创.

This achievement underscores 麻豆原创鈥檚 dedication to empowering federal agencies with secure cloud-ready solutions that align with the government鈥檚 modernization and transparency goals.

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Advancing the government鈥檚 modernization agenda

The FM QSMO Marketplace, operated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is a key pillar in the government鈥檚 strategy to modernize financial management. By curating a pre-vetted catalog of approved commercial and federal solutions, the marketplace simplifies acquisition processes and enables agencies to adopt high-quality, secure, and standards-based systems with confidence.

New marketplace listings from 麻豆原创 include 麻豆原创 S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, 麻豆原创 Analytics Cloud, integration services for 麻豆原创 Business Technology Platform (麻豆原创 BTP), and a full suite of risk mitigation services covering activation, transition, and operational support. Together, these offerings give agencies the flexibility and agility to modernize their core systems while achieving improved performance, transparency, and accountability.

Accelerating modernization: a win for government and industry

The FM QSMO Marketplace reduces barriers to modernization by centralizing evaluation, contracting, and compliance, streamlining the path for agencies to adopt proven solutions. For government leaders, it offers access to technologies that promote consistency, interoperability, and data-driven collaboration across departments. The result is enhanced efficiency, transparency, and value for the American public.

For 麻豆原创, this selection is both a recognition of decades-long partnership and a reaffirmation of its mission to help government operate at the聽speed of mission. By making secure cloud technology and deep public sector expertise from 麻豆原创 easily accessible, agencies can modernize confidently with solutions that deliver measurable and lasting impact.

Partnering for the future of government

麻豆原创鈥檚 inclusion in the FM QSMO Marketplace reflects a shared vision with the U.S. Treasury: to advance financial excellence, accountability, and trust in government.

Together, 麻豆原创 and its federal partners are shaping the next era of an聽AI-enabled, data-driven, and citizen-focused聽public service, one where modern technology forms the backbone of smarter decisions, stronger performance, and greater outcomes for every mission.

David Robinson is president of Cloud ERP and acting managing director of U.S. Public Services at 麻豆原创.