All government agencies face the challenge of achieving ambitious IT modernization goals while juggling limited resources and seemingly endless needs.

This week on Feds At the Edge, experts explore practical strategies to make modernization both achievable and cost-effective.

Christine Maii Sakuda, State Chief Information Officer (CIO) and administrator of the Office of Enterprise Technology Services for Hawaii, shares how a dedicated change management advocate and early practitioner engagement can transform digital initiatives, emphasizing that investing in people upfront leads to smoother, more efficient transitions. And Abe Rosloff, Senior Sales Engineer at Datadog, adds that not every system needs to be included in a transition. Understanding priorities, cataloging applications, and involving the team early are key steps to achieving cost-effective modernization.

Tune in on your favorite podcast platform to hear actionable insights that can help your agency modernize IT without breaking the budget.