EY Federal Trends report highlights the modernization execution gap

EY’s FY2026 Federal Trends survey found that 81% of federal leaders rate themselves highly on modernization, yet only 22% say transformation is complete. The report points to workforce skills gaps, procurement friction, and cybersecurity pressures as the leading barriers. (More)

Why it matters: This is one of the clearest market-intelligence signals in the issue. Agencies are funded and motivated, but many remain operationally stuck. That gap is where infrastructure providers, systems integrators, and modernization partners can create the most value.