Despite billions spent on IT systems, federal agencies still juggle disconnected tools that waste time and money, and put mission-critical operations at risk. If the building blocks exist, why are they still failing to deliver? If agencies are to meet today’s challenges – escalating cybersecurity threats, demands for greater transparency and rising public expectations – they need a cohesive solution.

The cost of this fragmentation is significant – missed opportunities for automation, mounting technical debt and an inability to adapt quickly to mission-critical demands. If agencies want to meet today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s, they must shift from disconnected systems to a cohesive, integrated foundation.

Enter the Enterprise Delivery Platform (EDP) – a unified framework that integrates tools, workflows and data to deliver measurable, transparent and secure service delivery at scale.

What is an Enterprise Delivery Platform?

Imagine an EDP as the control center of a mission-critical operation. Instead of toggling between mismatched systems, agencies see everything in one place – real-time data, automated workflows and secure connections working seamlessly to meet their goals.

An EDP transforms a non-integrated IT ecosystem into a centralized backbone that unifies systems, processes and data. By doing so, it enables agencies to standardize service delivery while maintaining flexibility for unique mission needs. Leaders get real-time visibility, teams automate tasks and systems work smarter, not harder.

What sets an EDP apart is its ability to unlock the potential of advanced technologies like AI and machine learning. These tools automate alerts, resolve issues proactively and enhance cybersecurity – all while reducing manual workloads and increasing efficiency.

Case study: The Department of the Interior’s Enterprise Delivery Platform

The United States Department of the Interior (DOI) wanted to standardize disparate technologies across the Bureaus and Offices to one platform to allow for consistency of service delivery and support while also prioritizing autonomy at the Bureau and Office level.

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Under CIO Darren Ash’s leadership, and with Gunnison’s expertise, the agency isn’t just reducing duplicative spend, it’s establishing a platform for the consistent delivery of enterprise capabilities.  The initiative tackled core challenges by:

• Streamlining technologies across Bureaus and Offices, reducing inefficiencies.

• Deploying a hybrid cloud infrastructure to improve scalability and minimize risks.

• Realizing cost savings with technology and license consolidation.

• Establishing real-time dashboards that provided actionable insights for leadership.

Why EDPs are essential for federal agencies

An EDP does more than fix broken systems, it transforms how agencies work. Workflows are automated, freeing teams to focus on high-value tasks. Real-time insights give leaders the power to act rather than react. And with centralized cybersecurity, agencies finally gain the resilience needed to defend against rising threats.

In short, an EDP doesn’t just streamline operations, it futureproofs them. For agencies with diverse missions, the EDP strikes a crucial balance between centralized oversight and operational flexibility.

The path to enterprise modernization

Building an EDP isn’t just about tools, it’s about aligning leadership’s vision with the right technical expertise to execute it. It requires governance that brings order to chaos and collaboration that bridges strategy with action.

As DOI’s success demonstrates, the payoff is worth it – faster delivery, more efficient operations and a platform ready to tackle the demands of the future. DOI’s journey serves as a testament to what’s achievable with the right vision and collaboration. By partnering with Gunnison, whose tagline proudly declares ‘Innovating for Tomorrow. Today’, DOI was able to chart a clear and strategic path forward.

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Gunnison’s expertise in integrating systems, leveraging hybrid cloud infrastructure and applying AI and automation helped DOI streamline operations, improve visibility and create scalable solutions tailored to its diverse Bureaus and Offices.

Gunnison’s approach demonstrates that the path to modernization requires more than just technology – it requires vision, governance and a collaborative partnership to bring it all together. The rewards are clear – an EDP doesn’t just modernize systems, it transforms how agencies deliver on their mission.

Key Connections

Federal agencies can no longer afford to legacy non-integrated systems; duplicative technologies and manual process stymie service optimization. The demands of modern service delivery require a cohesive, transparent and integrated foundation.

With the right vision, governance and partner, an EDP provides the capabilities agencies need to reduce technical debt, strengthen cybersecurity and deliver consistent, high-quality services.

The building blocks for modernization are already in place. Now is the time to bring them together, unlock their full potential and transform how agencies deliver on their mission.