modernization
noun
mod·ern·i·za·tion
ˌmä-dər-nə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the act of modernizing : the state of being modernized
2
: something modernized : a modernized version
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That said, deeper survey findings shed light on the CFO’s unique perspectives concerning artificial intelligence, volatility in the global regulatory environment, financial planning and analysis challenges, the twin needs for technology modernization and cost optimization, and more.
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Jim Deloach, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Richards, a seasoned IT executive and digital transformation leader, brings more than 20 years of experience in driving technology modernization, infrastructure upgrades and digital equity initiatives in K-12 education, higher education, and government sectors, the release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
As commissioner, O’Malley told Congress the agency needed more funding for IT modernization.
O’Malley said DOGE leaders are now making changes at the agency, and significant staff cuts have already led to system outages.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
Musk has been vocal about the aging system, posting throughout the week that the network used by air traffic controllers is in urgent need of modernization.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Jim Deloach, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Richards, a seasoned IT executive and digital transformation leader, brings more than 20 years of experience in driving technology modernization, infrastructure upgrades and digital equity initiatives in K-12 education, higher education, and government sectors, the release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
As commissioner, O’Malley told Congress the agency needed more funding for IT modernization.
O’Malley said DOGE leaders are now making changes at the agency, and significant staff cuts have already led to system outages.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025
Musk has been vocal about the aging system, posting throughout the week that the network used by air traffic controllers is in urgent need of modernization.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Modernization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modernization. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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