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Horizon Program. What it is… A new, more effective process for suppliers to market IT services to the State of Michigan A better way for the state to learn about technologies that will advance the priorities and business objectives of the state. Horizon Program. And is not…
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Horizon Program • What it is… • A new, more effective process for suppliers to market IT services to the State of Michigan • A better way for the state to learn about technologies that will advance the priorities and business objectives of the state
Horizon Program • And is not… • The Horizon Program is NOT a substitute or replacement for the RFP process • The Horizon Program does not take the place of a bid or pre-qualification in any way
The Cabinet Plan sets agency objectives… www.michigan.gov/cabinetplan/
The IT Strategic Plan sets goals for DIT… www.michigan.gov/dit > Strategic Planning
Goal 1:Expand Michigan’s services to reach anyone, at anytime, from anywhereGoal 2:Transform Michigan’s services through sharing and collaborationGoal 3:Manage technology to provide better service and faster delivery Goal 4:Make Michigan a “great workplace” and the employer of choice for technology professionalsGoal 5:Create a statewide community of partnerships
How standards are developed Standards revisited every 2 years Agency needs Align with current investment and strategic plan Industry trends Research and evaluate product technology, features, and total cost of ownership Update standards
Target Frozen Sunset Emerging • Limit install • Industry direction • Strategic direction • Plan migration • Continue support until migration plan is fully implemented • Target to proliferate • New development • Target for migration • Support and maintain • Upgrade & enhance as needed Standards Lifecycle Current supported environment New implementation
Current Standards Available on the DIT Internet site on http://www.michigan.gov/dit • Managing Technology • DIT Policies & Standards
Presentation to Horizon Team (and any ad hoc members) DIT Contracts & Procurement New suppliers STATE’S NEEDS AS DEFINED IN: Cabinet Action plan Agency Objectives IT Strategic Plan Standards Web Page Periodic Agency Surveys Possible next steps: • Up to 6 presentations per month • Cross-functional DIT/agency team views presentation, • Evaluates on merits and feasibility, and • Advances for further action or declines. • RFP • Further study DIT Strategic Policy Bureau (Product Standards Team) Established suppliers Feedback to supplier Horizon Program Overview Michigan.gov/horizon
Know topics of interest Right people at the table Cross-agency audience Reduced risk Feedback Targeted solutions Solutions consistent with current standards direction Increased opportunities to leverage solutions Updates on emerging technologies Benefits For suppliers: For the state: Goal = Efficient use of everyone’s time!