Postgraduate Forum Presentation
Transcript: 12 March 2018 Postgraduate Forum 2018 Lawrence Hinds NOW Brief Presentation Welcome Remarks Research Problem Research Question NOW Current Situation Current Situation Lack of convergence of innovative and existing software applications Issues at stake at the local level include: a lack of strategic leadership on how to use IoT; lack of skills in using the data generated by IoT; insufficient funding to modernize IT infrastructure to enable IoT projects; procurement policies that make it difficult for governments to quickly and easily adopt the technology; risk and uncertainty about privacy, security, interoperability and return on investment. Why? Why is this? Resistance to change Lack of expertise Failure to embrace the technology Regulatory standards Privacy Security Research Problem issues of silos and information dissemination throughout government; current state of information alignment and dissemination; synchronization of data and; general real-time push pull accessibility between government departments Research Problem Research question “Can the use of the Internet of Things (IoT) progressively advance Interoperability and Interconnectivity in Government notably within the Ministries of National Security and Works and Transport?" Research question GOAL GOAL SILOS HARMONIZATION Interoperability Interoperability potential for the internet of things services and technologies situational awareness to monitor and report data flows and patterns for informed decisions to disseminate information and take advantage of advances in hardware and consumer sensor technologies provision of a platform to innovate with the data Interconnectivity Interconnectivity utilization of the Internet adoption of any new technologies integration incorporate the hype of new technology connected government Have data-driven optimization a... Have data-driven optimization and automation,through digital transformation for the purpose of data collection. Build a network and support structure STRATEGY STRATEGY Exploit available synergies Prioritize set timelines, planning, logistics, reading, analysis, etc Keep realistic expectations Engage with multiple sources of advice through networking and collaboration FOCUS TOPICS FOCUS TOPICS #1 #2 #3 Innovative services New technology Divergence from exclusive to inclusive information sharing Red light spot cameras License plate recognition Bar coded Driver's license Data collection Data analysis methods Ministry of Works and Transport (MOWT). (Director Highways/Transport Commissioner) Ministry Of National Security (Police,SSA etc) Ministry of Public Administration and Communications (iGovTT and Communications departments) Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (Regulator) The Office of the Financial Services Ombudsman (OFSO) Insurance companies Ministries/Stakeholders KEY MINISTRIES/STAKEHOLDERS Ministry of Works and Transport (MOWT). (Director Highways/Transport Commissioner) Ministry Of National Security (Police,SSA etc) Ministry of Public Administration and Communications (NICT Division and iGovTT) Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (Regulator) The Office of the Financial Services Ombudsman (OFSO) (Insurance companies) KEY MINISTRIES/STAKEHOLDERS PROJECTION Mind Map Projection FUTURE STEPS Literature review 6-8 months Provide the results (discussion and clarification) FUTURE STEPS