NASCIO Looks at Data Integration Governance Models as a Tool for State IT Decision Makers

NASCIO, an association of state CIOs, announced the release of its new research brief, Connecting the Silos: Using Governance Models to Achieve Data Integration. A product of NASCIO's Interoperability and Integration Committee, this research brief is intended to provide an understanding of the challenges states face in developing data integration initiatives.

This research brief also answers questions such as, "What needs to be addressed when contemplating an information integration initiative; and what is being done at the state and federal levels to develop data integration governance models?" It includes other factors that are impacting governance in integration and offers references to models that have been successfully completed by other states.

"Data integration will help state government more effectively make use of and deliver information and services within and across domains. This need crosses governmental levels, as well as domain, agency and organization boundaries," said Art Stephens, chair of NASCIO's Interoperability and Integration Committee, deputy chief of staff and former CIO of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

"NASCIO is pleased to offer this report as a valuable resource to assist state CIOs as they plan for the future of data integration.
Establishing a clear governance model to achieve data integration across all domains is the best way to ensure that the transition is seamless and reliable."

NASCIO's Interoperability and Integration Committee is charged with addressing issues related to public safety communications, spectrum management, data sharing and integration.

NASCIO represents state chief information officers and information resource executives and managers from the 50 states, six U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. State members are senior officials from any of the three branches of state government who have executive-level and statewide responsibility for information resource management. Representatives from federal, municipal, and international governments and state officials who are involved in information resource management but do not have chief responsibility for that function participate in the organization as associate members. Private-sector firms and non-profit organizations may join as corporate members.