As data emerges as the core currency powering public sector missions, Federal agencies must shift from traditional storage systems to intelligent data infrastructure. But modernization is a delicate balancing act – one that requires more than just new technology. How can IT leaders protect data across sprawling hybrid and multicloud environments while enabling secure access, driving efficiency, and accelerating innovation?

MeriTalk and NetApp surveyed 100 Federal IT decision-makers to examine how agencies are reimagining their data security and infrastructure strategies. The Modern Data Defense report explores how leaders are strengthening protections, aligning with Federal mandates, and adapting to the demands of hybrid, multicloud, and OPEX-driven environments..