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| * '''Capacities:''' Is there an existing organization (e.g. a common service organization) that could provide the service? Is there a lead organization or cluster with the necessary resources, expertise and commitment to successfully execute? | | * '''Capacities:''' Is there an existing organization (e.g. a common service organization) that could provide the service? Is there a lead organization or cluster with the necessary resources, expertise and commitment to successfully execute? |
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− | The [https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/view/67145496/gc-earb-2020-07-16-02-tbs-service-digital-target-enterprise-architecture-and-updates-to-the-ea-framework-pdf?language=en Service & Digital Target Enterprise Architecture] and [https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/view/67145504/gc-earb-2020-07-16-02a-tbs-service-digital-target-enterprise-architecture-white-paper-pdf?language=en Whitepaper] were presented at GC EARB on July 16, 2020 for pre-endorsement.
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| ==Decision Making Framework for Enterprise Solutions/Shared Services== | | ==Decision Making Framework for Enterprise Solutions/Shared Services== |
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| The following [https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/view/64955800/gc-earb-2020-06-04-02-tbs-decision-framework-for-enterprise-solutions-pdf?language=en presentation] is the first iteration of a working draft of a decision making framework that will be used as a guide for the adoption of enterprise solutions. The framework will be added to the revised [[Images/1/1a/GC EARB Presenter Template-BETA Release Aug 18 2020.pptx|GC EARB presenter template]]. Please send us your feedback on the decision making framework for enterprise solutions to the [mailto:EA.AE@tbs-sct.gc.ca TBS Enterprise Architecture team] | | The following [https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/view/64955800/gc-earb-2020-06-04-02-tbs-decision-framework-for-enterprise-solutions-pdf?language=en presentation] is the first iteration of a working draft of a decision making framework that will be used as a guide for the adoption of enterprise solutions. The framework will be added to the revised [[Images/1/1a/GC EARB Presenter Template-BETA Release Aug 18 2020.pptx|GC EARB presenter template]]. Please send us your feedback on the decision making framework for enterprise solutions to the [mailto:EA.AE@tbs-sct.gc.ca TBS Enterprise Architecture team] |
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| In a '''shared services''' model, the customers of the shared services are part of the formal board of directors, governing the strategic intent of the shared services organization and determining what service levels will be provided. | | In a '''shared services''' model, the customers of the shared services are part of the formal board of directors, governing the strategic intent of the shared services organization and determining what service levels will be provided. |
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| # Solution, specific tool | | # Solution, specific tool |
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| + | == Service & Digital Target Enterprise Architecture == |
| + | The [https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/view/67145496/gc-earb-2020-07-16-02-tbs-service-digital-target-enterprise-architecture-and-updates-to-the-ea-framework-pdf?language=en Service & Digital Target Enterprise Architecture] and [https://gcconnex.gc.ca/file/view/67145504/gc-earb-2020-07-16-02a-tbs-service-digital-target-enterprise-architecture-white-paper-pdf?language=en Whitepaper] were presented at GC EARB on July 16, 2020 for pre-endorsement. |
| + | |
| + | The Service & Digital Target Enterprise Architecture defines a model for the digital enablement of Government of Canada services that addresses many of the key challenges with the current GC enterprise ecosystem. |
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| + | * It seeks to reduce the silos within the current GC ecosystem by having departments adopt a user and service |
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| + | delivery centric perspective when considering new IT solutions or modernizing older solutions. |
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| + | * It advocates a whole-of-government approach where IT is aligned to business services and solutions are based on re-useable components implementing business capabilities optimized to reduce unnecessary redundancy. |
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| + | * This re-use is enabled through the use of published APIs shared across government. This approach allows GC to focus on improving its service delivery to Canadians while addressing the challenges with legacy systems. |
| + | == Enterprise Solutions/Shared Services and the EA Framework == |
| + | The Business Architecture layer of the the EA Framework has the following assessment criteria for GC EARB reviews: |
| + | * Promote Horizontal Enablement of the Enterprise |
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| + | * Identify opportunities to enable business services horizontally across the GC enterprise and to provide cohesive experience to users and other stakeholders |
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| + | * Reuse common business capabilities, processes and enterprise solutions from across government and private sector |
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| + | * Publish in the open all reusable common business capabilities, processes and enterprise solutions for others to develop and leverage cohesive horizontal enterprise services. |
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| == The following initiatives endorsed by GC EARB have characteristics of Enterprise Solutions/Shared Services. == | | == The following initiatives endorsed by GC EARB have characteristics of Enterprise Solutions/Shared Services. == |