Data First, Mission Always: Rethinking Records Management Across the Federal Enterprise

Records and Information Management (RIM) has long occupied a quiet corner of Federal IT, rarely prioritized or funded at a scale that matches its strategic importance. That is beginning to change. The Department of War's (DoW) updated Central Program Guidelines have elevated RIM from a compliance obligation to a foundational pillar of data strategy, and the implications extend well beyond defense.

As agencies across the Federal enterprise prepare to deploy AI-driven systems that demand clean, structured data, the conversation around records management is shifting fast. In this interview, you will discover:

• What automation looks like for Federal employees in their daily work
• How the DoW’s direction influences what happens in the broader Public Sector
• What Carahsoft brings to this market