Government faces $800m overhaul for outdated back-office IT systems, while cloud-first approach requires $5bn.

The government faces a $800m overhaul for outdated back-office IT systems, while plans to save on "back-office" staff have encountered delays. As many agencies have aging infrastructure, overall digital costs are rising, with Cabinet papers warning of an "unaffordable and unrealistic" level. A cloud-first approach requires $5bn, as ordered by the government.