Government agencies struggle to modernize legacy software systems within budget and timeline constraints

Department of Defense and federal agencies are paying millions to contractors for software modernization because their existing systems are outdated, difficult to maintain, and incompatible with modern infrastructure. Current modernization approaches are slow, expensive, and risky—agencies lack in-house expertise to manage complex legacy-to-modern transitions, leading to cost overruns and extended project timelines. The $12.6M contract signals acute pain: agencies need faster, more cost-effective ways to assess, plan, and execute software modernization without disrupting critical operations.