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Open Architecture & DHS Mark Magee Vice President, Homeland Security Initiatives November 9, 2011. Open Architecture……Moving Into DHS. TSA Security Technology Integrated Program ( STIP ): New interfaces with Transportation Security Equipment are based upon an Open Data Model
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Open Architecture & DHS Mark Magee Vice President, Homeland Security InitiativesNovember 9, 2011
Open Architecture……Moving Into DHS • TSA Security Technology Integrated Program (STIP): • New interfaces with Transportation Security Equipment are based upon an Open Data Model • STIP Enterprise interfaces utilizing open standards • CBP Border Security Programs: Customer has stated a desire for open architecture-based systems TSA STIP Phase II Development CBP Border Security
Open Architecture (OA) • A system with an open architecture: • Allows for easy incorporation of new capabilities & technologies without significant architecture modifications over the life cycle • Easy: ability to add a new sensor, capability, etc., in a matter of days or weeks rather than months or years • Significant:fundamental architecture of the system – including how components connect to each other – does not require modification to add something new. • Contains no system or interface-level proprietary solutions • Uses modular software components • Uses published interfaces & standards to promote competition – both up-front & over the life cycle of the system – to drive down costs & schedule OA Open Architecture’s Value Proposition: Better, Faster, Cheaper
Open Business Model • Unlocks full potential of open architecture. An open business model: • Allows competition: Costs & ideas for capability improvement • Gives buyers greater flexibility Promoting Vendor Innovation Can Shift Costs from DHS to Industry
Other OA Items • Standards (the road to plug-n-play…..) • DHS’ role in designating government or industry-defined & controlled standards • Costs • Perception of open systems costing more • Savings of open systems are in standardization, reuse, commonality, & tech insertion • Intellectual property still has a place – just not at the interfaces • Protecting IP is critical for 3rd party developers, particularly small businesses • Fosters innovation and competition Open Architecture & Open Business Model: Way Forward for DHS