Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 11
11
MoD's digital transformation track record is patchy, lacking sufficient skilled personnel.
Conclusion
The MoD’s track record in delivering business and digital transformation is patchy; when we reported on The Defence Digital Strategy in 2022, we found that the MoD was struggling to deliver its largest and most transformational digital programmes. We also observed that the MoD faced challenges recruiting all the digital skills it needed, and as a result, the Committee is concerned about the level of skills and personnel available to MoD to manage these programmes.25 The MoD stated that it has been pragmatic and incremental in its approach to the BMfS programme, with the first phase focused on stabilising and modernising its systems. The programme is also divided into thematic areas so that the MoD can acquire commercial off-the-shelf software for each one.26
Government Response
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