Description:
This report identifies technical and organizational challenges to building integrated data and information systems. The intent of integrated data and information systems is to provide high-quality information for effective execution and management of operations and for supporting analysis, control, and decision-making in asset management. The report also identifies relevant metrics for performance measurement and the underlying factors and best practices that contribute to successful approaches. Successful strategies and practices are presented to help State agencies take the next step toward data integration. Comprehensive case studies on data integration issues and best practices regarding asset management and information systems development were developed based on Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio Departments of Transportation.
The report highlights the need for business-driven data integration and communication among various entities. Successful development of an asset management system requires constant involvement of both business and technology staff and communication with both end users and users of the business systems being integrated. The report also discusses potential structures for information technology services, including both centralized and decentralized systems.
Tool Type:
Application Guide
Owner Source:
stateregionaluniversity
Sponsor/Owner:
- Midwest Regional University Transportation Center & Wisconsin DOT (sponsor)
Published:
Availability:
The report is available free of charge at the following link: Synthesis of Best Practices for the Development of an Integrated Data and Information Management Approach.
Disclaimer:
This information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Transportation in the interest of information exchange. The U.S. Government assumes no liability for the use of the information contained herein. This information does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. The U.S. Government does not endorse products or manufacturers. Trademarks or manufacturer's names appear in this information only because they are considered essential to the objective of this publication.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations, and translations thereof, expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Highway Administration.