Such an investment “will be key” to ensuring the U.S. is competitive in the future, one expert said.

Developing a governance structure will be key to enabling that IT enterprise, said Director Danielle Metz.

Former Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment John Conger; GAO’s Kristen Kociolek.

At stake are billions of dollars in planned investments and the lives of troops who will rely on the underlying technology — and its interoperability — to…