T B.1: Harmonized System
Ensure all current and future information technology plans work towards a harmonized system. Other Information:
One significant hurdle for all organizations moving from older to newer technology is the recognition that neither developers
nor users can completely predict the ways in which the technology will be used in the future. Thus, over time, we have all
learned that unanticipated technical and data connections will be needed. Such connections are not only internal to our own
organization but external to it as well, as the importance of data and work-sharing rises. In order to be able to meet such
requests, all technology must be included within a single, conceptual Enterprise Architecture. GAO and many other governmental
entities have recognized the importance of having a single such scheme and all require explanations of how any new technology
will fit within an Enterprise Architecture before approving spending or building. An Enterprise Architecture must be developed
using recognized industry methodology that will best support the existing information management systems while allowing new
development to benefit from the enhanced infrastructure. One of the most important hurdles that must be considered is that
the FBI is not operating in a static environment. While a new Enterprise Architecture is being developed, ongoing investigations
must remain largely unaffected. The Director and FBI senior executive staff are committed to an Enterprise Architecture and
will interact with the Enterprise Architecture team and make decisions based on input and recommendations from the FBI’s Network
Architect. Lastly, a solid proven methodology will be employed to ensure that all the necessary requirements and concerns
are being addressed. Priority Actions: Fully staff the Enterprise Architecture Core Team. Complete and disseminate an Enterprise
Architecture Management Plan that fully addresses external data-sharing and work-sharing. Establish a high-level baseline
architecture; high-level target architecture; initial Transition Plan and partial products. Complete an Information Technology
Strategic Plan. Create a Business Reference Model, Data and Information Reference Model, Service Component Reference Model,
and a Performance Reference Model. Establish a system that revises annually the Enterprise Architecture, Strategic Plan, and
the Transition Plan.
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