Resource Procurement

Software Update Required: COVID-19 Exposes Need for Federal Investments in Technology (Virtual Hearing)

House Committee on the Budget virtual hearing regarding the importance of federal investments in technology and software updates during COVID-19.

The document discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant weaknesses in federal government technology systems, highlighting the urgent need for modernization and investment in IT infrastructure.

It emphasizes that outdated software and systems hindered the government’s ability to deliver critical services efficiently, and calls for increased funding and strategic planning to ensure federal agencies are better prepared for future crises.