The document recommends an approach for a Federal Data Reference Model (DRM) to address issues with the current stovepiped data systems across government agencies. It proposes a federated data management approach using the DRM framework to enable horizontal and vertical information sharing across agencies. This would provide a common structure and tools to describe data, enable data integration and interoperability, and facilitate information exchange with external partners. It also discusses the related Net-Centric Data Strategy and role of Communities of Interest in implementing the goals of making data visible, accessible, understandable, and trusted across the government.

1. Recommended Approach for the FEA Data Reference Model (DRM) Amit K. Maitra Consultant, Washington, DC October 19, 2005

8. Revolutionary Moments: The Mandate “ Our success depends on agencies working as a team across traditional boundaries to serve the American people, focusing on citizens rather than individual agency needs.” ~ President George W. Bush

12. The Structure META OBJECT FACILITY

13. The Tools

14. Federated Data Management Approach

15. The Result: Interagency Information Federation

19. Decisions “ Net-Centric Data Strategy & Communities of Interest (COI)”

20. Processes : The DoD Net-Centric Data Strategy aims at breaking down barriers to information sharing… B A R R I E R B A R R I E R B A R R I E R B A R R I E R “ What data exists?“ “ How do I access the data?” “ How do I know this data is what I need?” “ How can I tell someone what data I need?” “ How do I share my data with others?” “ How do I describe my data so others can understand it?” Organization “A” Organization “B” Organization “C” User is unaware this data exists User knows this data exists but cannot access it because of organizational and/or technical barriers ? User knows data exists and can access it but may not know how to make use of it due to lack of under- standing of what data represents End-User Consumer End-User Producer