5.6 Information technology
Information technology is critical to the storage, gathering, using and sharing of information. It is also a major tool for communication, both internally and externally, and will play an increasing role in achieving the Government's commitment to sustainability and budget efficiency, by enabling electronic communication that reduces the need to travel, and by improved process efficiencies that help reduce costs.
In February 2008, the Department began a review of the Department's information technology requirements, with the aim of ensuring the way the Department's information technology is organised is fit for purpose.
Actions in 2008-2009
The focus will be on:
- Developing an organisation-wide view of the Department's information and systems architecture and standards, to provide a clearer framework for information and communications technology decision-making and technical planning. An update of the information and technology strategic plan will then follow.
- Updating the intranet to facilitate better internal communication and efficiencies.
- Increasing the use of field data collection devices, and increasing staff competency in their use, improving standards for data collection, and improving data sharing tools and competencies, and improving staff competency to integrate geographic information systems (GIS) with natural heritage systems and asset management systems.
Links to State Services Development Goals: 2 Networked State Services, 3 Value-for-money State Services, 4 Coordinated State Services, and 5 Accessible State Services
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