Local tech sector buoyed by ‘aggressive’ Defence digital plan


Brandon How
Reporter

“Aggressive” is how industry describes Defence’s ambition to phase out legacy IT systems by 2027 under a fresh digital strategy. But a new level of clarity in the department’s plan is also sparking confidence among potential suppliers.

The strategy was unveiled to industry at the Defence Digital Industry Forum on Tuesday. This was followed by an overview of Project Hornet, the codenamed structure for how the Defence Digital Group intends to deliver its three-year legacy shed.

Local companies will be able to engage in the journey through a new “pitch fest” for small to medium sized enterprises delivered in partnership with the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA).

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