Like all efforts at enterprise architecture, Quinn says that the purpose "is to lower the cost of government." He also said that the effort is a journey not a destination, and does not presume on the inclusion or exclusion of any platform -- proprietary or not. Discussions with major software companies continue, which Quinn regards as helpful.
Massachusetts CIO Gives Update
Open standards part of the discussion
In an executive teleconference with members of the Center for Digital Government on Monday, November 3, Massachusetts CIO Peter J. Quinn clarified the commonwealth's much publicized move to open standards, including open source when it meets the business requirements of government.
Like all efforts at enterprise architecture, Quinn says that the purpose "is to lower the cost of government." He also said that the effort is a journey not a destination, and does not presume on the inclusion or exclusion of any platform -- proprietary or not. Discussions with major software companies continue, which Quinn regards as helpful.
He also hopes that the "volume can be ratcheted down" as Massachusetts does its due diligence in finding best value for its citizens while meeting the business and functional needs of government.
Like all efforts at enterprise architecture, Quinn says that the purpose "is to lower the cost of government." He also said that the effort is a journey not a destination, and does not presume on the inclusion or exclusion of any platform -- proprietary or not. Discussions with major software companies continue, which Quinn regards as helpful.
