Before AI: Fixing the Hidden Modernization Barriers Blocking Federal Agency Progress

This white paper addresses the challenge federal agencies face in implementing artificial intelligence due to data not being “AI-ready.” It argues that outdated systems, lengthy authorization processes, and fragmented manual workflows are key barriers holding back modernization. The paper presents a roadmap for agencies to overcome these issues by leveraging trusted federal frameworks and by prioritizing the digitization of data through secure, compliant, cloud-based solutions to achieve AI readiness.