in a statistics office

IT Governance

Dayantha JoshuaMarch 2005

Why do we need IT governanceThe reputation of any statistical office and trust of those who contribute data to it are of paramount importance.

As technologists, we must work closely with those that are our customers and business partners to introduce the necessary controls so that there is a shared and consistent accountability.

This is the rationale for IT Governance within ONS.

[In 1998]the Government emphasised its intention to seek a new relationship with citizens based on openness and trust.

Prime Minister, Tony Blair, 1999Democratising statisticsStatistics encourage debate, inform decision-making both inside and outside government and allow people to judge whether the Government is delivering on its promises.

The need for statisticsStatistics used more widely than you may realiseQuality of Data and outputs central to statistics production and usageNeed for effective governance to ensure statistics are accurateIT Governance!

Key Challenges for ONSStandardisationRelocationEfficiency GainsModernisation

Can IT Governance be ignored ?Modernisation

ONS Statistical ModernisationFromniche,professional,survey-based,publication-based,government department -based,historically maintained,data disseminationbased on a patchwork of inherited systems and processesto:broadcast to citizenswidely accessible,multiply organised,with more analysis,one-stop shop todata-, content- and metadata -based servicesbased on an integrated modernised statistical infrastructure

The starting point InflexibleWorkingDisparateToolsetsData SilosIsolated

The Goal

Can IT Governance be ignored ?StandardisationEfficiency Gains

IM Positioning (2001-2007) ScalabilityLowHighHighLowPoor VisionSolutions for specific requirementsUncertaintyToo many options - difficult to fulfil new needsConstraintInability to meet new demandsGrowthCoherent StrategyNetworkInfrastructureStorageApplicationsTransitionApplicationsInfrastructureDiversity

IM Positioning (2001-2007)DiversityScalabilityLowHighHighLowPoor VisionSolutions for specific requirementsUncertaintyToo many options - difficult to fulfil new needsConstraintInability to meet new demandsGrowthCoherent StrategyVoiceDesktopNetworkInfrastructureNTServersEnterpriseServersStorageApplicationsTransitionApplicationsInfrastructure

Governance in ONSThe external demands for quality outputs combined with the necessary changes in technology reinforces the need for goverance in ONS

The heavy reliance on technology places a responsibility and duty on IMG for effective governance

A typical work situation

Business RequirementsLegislative RequirementsFinance & VFMe-GIFIMG Governance ProcessesISO9000BS15000ITILExternal Governance InfluencersFreedom of Information Act of 2000Data Protection Act of 1998eSign ActGSI 2BaFin GermanyISO 15489-2Basel IIISO 17799DoD 5015.2Sarbanes-OxleyUS Patriot ActGateway Reviews

Workstation

Mainframe

IT Process & Responsibilities Governance Responsibilitiestake stakeholder value into accountgive direction to the processesensure they provide resultsensure they act on the resultsget results and challenge them

The ONS Corporate Governance

The ONS Project Governance

The ONS IMG Governance IP Technology

The ONS IMG Governance IP TechnologyHitachi Data storageIntel file servers

Data / Storage

The ONS IMG Governance IP TechnologyHitachi Data storageIntel file serversPRINCE-2, ISO 17799, BS15000ITIL standardsData / Storage

The ONS IMG Governance Oracle database, J2EEOracle Collaborations Suite -ERPSSAS, Supercross

Data / StorageApplications

The ONS IMG Governance Data / StorageApplicationsDSDM, Rational toolset,XML standards,e-gif,XBRLEstimating standards - Karner & TasscTesting Standards

The ONS IMG Governance IT ServicesData / StorageApplicationsHardware & Network InfrastructureAgreed SLAsService Metric Measurement Standard product portfolioContent Management, Search EngineGRIS standards based on ESRISVG for visualisation and data rendering

The ONS IMG Governance IT ServicesData / StorageApplicationsHardware & Network InfrastructureBusinessGoals/ InitiativesBusinessTasks/ ProcessesTOGAF Enterprise ArchitectureInvestment reviewExecutive reviewProgramme and project reviewManagement informationBusiness Design authority

Future ONS An enterprise where business + infrastructure architecture is linkedBusinessGoals/ InitiativesBusinessTasks/ ProcessesIT ServicesApplicationsHardware & Network InfrastructureData / StorageBusinessArchitectureTechnologyInfrastructureService Interface

CIO IM OperationsSupport AIM availability & infra. managementDeployment unit Capacity Management Configuration Mangement IM StrategiesArchitecture teamBusiness Process Consultancy Security Special Projects IM GovernancePlanning and Finance Project managers and PSO Standards and Policies Contract and Asset Management, SLA IM@08IM@08 organisational change managementPeople and Capability Transformation IM ApplicationsAnalysis Development Site Management Testing IM Communications

Applying governance to modernisation

Integrate & loadAdministrative sourcesData from social surveysData from business surveysIntegrate & loadIntegrate & loadSearch EngineWeb storeCMSBlaiseCSDBSASAdaptorAdaptorIndexNumbersAdaptorStatistical ArrayComputational PlanMetadataCORDAdaptor

Data from social surveysIntegrate & loadIntegrate & loadSearch EngineWeb storeCMSBlaiseCSDBAdaptorAuditSASAdaptorBanffAdaptorAdaptorGRIAdaptorIndexNumbersAdaptorStatistical ArrayComputational PlanMetadataCORDAdaptor

Data from social surveysIntegrate & loadIntegrate & loadSearch EngineWeb storeCMSBlaiseCSDBAdaptorAuditSASAdaptorBanffAdaptorAdaptorGRIAdaptorIndexNumbersAdaptorStarted / Made SomeProgressStatistical ArrayComputational PlanMetadataCORDAdaptorMade goodProgressMade Extensive Progress

Data from social surveysIntegrate & loadIntegrate & loadSearch EngineWeb storeCMSBlaiseCSDBAdaptorAuditSASAdaptorBanffAdaptorAdaptorGRIAdaptorIndexNumbersAdaptorStarted / Made SomeProgressStatistical ArrayComputational PlanMetadataCORDAdaptorMade goodProgressMade Extensive Progress

Data from social surveysIntegrate & loadIntegrate & loadSearch EngineWeb storeCMSBlaiseCSDBAdaptorAuditSASAdaptorBanffAdaptorAdaptorGRIAdaptorIndexNumbersAdaptorStarted / Made SomeProgressStatistical ArrayComputational PlanMetadataCORDAdaptorMade goodProgressMade Extensive Progress

Facilitated WorkshopsPrioritisationMoSCoWTimeboxingControlled Evolutionary PrototypingAnalysis Techniques used May all be used on any type of project where appropriate

SMP Technical Programme - Management Team - IM SMP Management Teams, Boards and Roles -SMP Programme DirectorCaron WalkerDefines What ONS wants from SMP Programme ONS SMP Programme BoardPlans, commissions and agrees what the Bus Programme will specifically deliver, ensures it delivers to time, cost and quality and achieves business benefit

SMP CAT/TrialsManager

SMP DesignManager(Chairs A&D/ TDA Board)SMPConstructionManager(ChairsConstructionBoard)SMP Integration & Test Manager(ChairsE2E IVVTManagementBoard)IM SMP Development Planning and Control Board (Core)SMP Service (Operations)Manager(ChairsOps/ServiceManagementBoard)SMP BU RepsSMP Technical Programme ManagerSMPBusinessRequirementsManagerIM OperationsIM ArchitectureSMP Lead ArchitectSMP Delivery Programme Board

SMP RequirementsManagerIMMT SMP RepSMP Tech Prog Office

IT GovernanceIT is an integral part of the businessIT governance is an integral part of corporate governanceAgilityIT GovernanceCIOBusinessPMOFinanceComplianceArchitectureOperationsSecurityPlanningHigh Performance ITEfficiencyAlignmentPoliciesProcessStandardsInformation

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