Leidos partners with The Modern Data Company to unify federal data

The collaboration aims to bypass the traditional requirement of replacing legacy infrastructure, which often stalls digital modernization efforts. By embedding DataOS as a core component of the HeadWay platform, Leidos enables agencies to establish consistent governance and security controls across disparate environments. This approach allows teams to convert raw, inaccessible data into reusable products, significantly shortening the development cycles required for complex AI applications.

Rob Linger, vice president of Leidos' Information Advantage Practice, noted that the partnership provides a practical alternative to protracted migration projects, allowing agencies to activate dormant data while maintaining the integrity of existing, functional systems. The urgency of this integration is underscored by recent industry findings: 89% of data practitioners report that locating relevant data remains a primary bottleneck, while 68% doubt the reliability of their current data for AI workloads. By automating data organization, the firms intend to provide a more stable, compliant foundation for the NorthStar 2030 strategy, ensuring that government missions can scale without the risks typically associated with massive technology overhauls.