Federal agencies, including the Air Force, are focused on increasing efficiency and reducing operating costs wherever possible. Information technology (IT) is one major focus area in this fight for efficiency. Across Department of Defense (DoD), the focus on IT began in August 2010 with the announcement of the Secretary of Defense's efficiency initiatives.
The Challenge: In September 2010, the Secretary of the Air Force announced intentions to reduce IT spending by more than $1 billion. Subsequently, the Air Force's CIO identified a number of initiatives designed to create IT-related efficiencies across the Air Force,