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FITARA’s second round of agency self-assessments is due at the end of this month. With the last scorecard showing much room for improvement, will agencies make the grade this time? What’s still needed to help make FITARA successful? While CIOs are working to address governance and visibility issues internally, industry partners are considering how they can support the efforts with better tools and services. Progress is going to take cooperation. If you remember, the final magical play of the NCAA championship game wasn’t just a great 3-pointer from a star player – it was all about the pass, the setup. A team effort, as is FITARA. EMC’s Jean Edwards recently spoke at MeriTalk’s FITARA Forum. The panel discussed industry-government collaboration and how FITARA can drive real change across the Federal government. Give Me An “A” On the panel “Better Acquisition. Better Services. Lower Costs. What More?” Jean and industry colleagues discussed the acquisition components of FITARA – why they receive the least amount of attention, why acquisition challenges contribute to difficulty retaining IT talent – and the steps agencies should be taking as they make progress implementing FITARA guidance. More specifically, Jean discussed the positive impact FITARA is bringing to Federal government. In fact, a recent study found positive FITARA feedback from Feds.
FITARA gives CIOs increased authority – therefore, it is requiring individuals from industry and government to communicate. We live in a digital universe – with data growing 40% every year, it is critical for industry and government to work together. However, if this data isn’t shared or communicated properly, then it’s nearly impossible to solve issues together. To make FITARA work, we must understand that it is not just the CIO’s responsibility. FITARA is a team sport. Every level must try to determine what the real challenges are, and simplify the processes as much as possible. Working together is the key to agency success. Author information |
