A consistent series of recent IT budget cuts at the Transportation Security Administration — $65 million in reductions over the past three years — is forcing the organization to innovate, according to CIO Stephen Rice.

"We have a lot of fixed infrastructure and we are having to look at fiscal year 2017 and beyond about how can we be innovative so we don't have to own those systems in the future and ultimately drive down the recapitalization costs," Rice said in an article published by Federal News Radio. "It's forcing conversations between us and the business owners on how they can be involved in making informed decisions on driving down their costs, but also increase the level of capability they have today."

Bonus: Spend some time with Stephen Rice to learn how TSA ensures the security of data and mobile apps, in a Federal Times webcast on Aug. 11. Register or get more information here.

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