In a move aimed at boosting operational efficiency and reducing expenditure, the US Department of Defense has taken a decision that could reshape the IT services landscape for governmental entities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegset has ordered the cancellation of IT service contracts worth a total of US$5.1 billion, previously established with renowned companies such as Accenture and Deloitte. This decision, detailed in a memorandum released by the Pentagon on April 10, has sent ripples through both political and business circles.