What Happened
Department-Wide Guidance For Digital Modernization Investments
The Department of Defense has issued a new directive on IT category management, aiming to streamline enterprise IT procurement and leverage economies of scale across the government’s massive footprint. The guidance, approved by Pentagon CIO Kirsten Davies, applies to all components of the department and covers all IT assets, including services, hardware, software, and licenses. The directive emphasizes the use of best-in-class purchasing, common IT goods and services, and enterprise capabilities that reap economies of scale and common operational benefits. This development was first reported by DefenseScoop.