State of New Jersey IT Consolidation Charles S. Dawson CTO/CIO

Current Situation CTO directs the central IT office CIO directs IT statewide – Non-cabinet position – Lack of authority to issue mandates

Trends Greater citizen expectations for technology –Citizens want to conduct business online, not just get information Increased network traffic –Three billion transactions on our WAN, the Garden State Network Lower staffing levels Web-enabling of mainframe applications –Must build roads ahead of traffic

Implications Interstate traffic on a dirt road –No funding to update, enhance, or expand the infrastructure –Lack of initial investment hinders long term planning –Need for a dedicated source to refresh technology

Root Causes Lack of authority Lack of centralization –No comprehensive approach –Agencies working independently –Higher costs –Fewer enterprise solutions

Solutions Dedicated funding source Legislative and executive advocacy More leadership authority Executive Order Proposal

Leadership Combine the CTO and CIO roles –Create one ongoing position and function of State CIO Functions –Oversee management and operations of NJOIT –Establish and enforce policies, protocols, & standards –Facilitate information and data sharing

Consolidation Limit the technologies that need to be supported –Reduction in reliance on consulting services Consistency in strategic planning, funding, and implementation of IT Consistency in application development Consolidation of like assets, functions, personnel –Eliminate redundancy –Avoid costs

Fiscal Authority Greater control over how IT funding is used Ability to leverage shared assets to meet business needs –Software –Hardware –Reusable code –Development tools –Staff

Long-Term Planning Establish multi-year funding requirements Determine migration to new technologies –Establish timeframes for maintenance and enhancement of infrastructure –Standardize hardware/software lifecycles –Forecast demand for software licenses Plan for growth or reduction of IT workforce –Establish detailed workforce plan that addresses training needs and staffing levels

Homeland Security Strategic Member of NJ Domestic Preparedness/Homeland Security Task Force –Provide leadership in creating integrated information and communication technology –Develop homeland security decision support system

IT Advisory Council Replaces IT Governing Board –Chaired by State CIO –Meets semi-annually Members –State Treasurer –Three public members Governor appointed New Jersey-based business and IT leaders Provide advice on trends and innovations No budget, appropriation, or spending authority