Many challenges around digital systems come from how strategic choices are made. When decisions are rushed, poorly framed, or overly dependent on external providers, organisations can become locked into vendors, accumulate hidden complexity and cost, and lose room to adapt. This is especially evident with AI initiatives, where early promises can obscure long-term costs and trade-offs.Techgov Digital works upstream of implementation, helping organisations shape choices that preserve flexibility, strengthen resilience, and deliver lasting value over time.