They are trying to mirror the technology that has been successful in the commercial arena, Sorbo adds. Instead of keeping it internal, they are looking outside. As a result, they re doing a much better job than they have been and are taking a lot of pride in their systems. Not Just Efficient, But Effective Networks Federal organizations and managers are not only being called on to understand network innovation, but they also are being required to implement applications that make business, organizational and competitive sense. Therefore, a singularly efficient network may not be enough to get the job done.
Effectiveness means improving interactions with clients and business partners.
The idea is to shift the business model in order to make tremendous organizational gains in effectiveness, Morris says. Another trend that is being spurred by rapid advancements in network implementation is that of application perishability. New applications are being introduced into the federal IT fabric at a fantastic rate, but just as remarkable are the legacy applications that have gone out of date. Agencies are coming to the conclusion that there are entire classes of business applications that have a very short life cycle. Even many mission-critical applications are expected to last no longer than five to seven years and that window is expected to decrease as time goes by.