Culture, organization, training, and processes have been reinvented. Organizations are streamlined to eliminate unnecessary headquarters staff. Individuals are empowered and accountable. Vertical stovepipes and hierarchical thinking has given way to horizontal teaming and cross-functional integration. New paradigms for IM fully realize the value of information as a resource.
Information is managed by and for users.
Information specialists help users to find the information they need, assess and assure its fitness for use, and provide professional knowledge as needed through the DII to assure customer satisfaction. The GIG is now seamlessly integrated and transparent to users. New capabilities are continually transitioned into the infrastructure without any disruption in ongoing operations. Advanced technologies such as data mining, intelligent agents, and mobile computing are available to all users regardless of their location or activity. The QDR, JV2010 and other DoD strategic plans have established the importance of information to the Department.