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Objectives

• A system to deal with standards issues across the
  whole Scottish public sector
• A way of strongly recommending standards across
  the Scottish public sector
• A framework for other types of related standards
  (procedural and project guidance)
• A way of sharing best practice and avoiding
  repetition in technical developments
• Increase the involvement of public-sector
  organisations in the standards processes
• We want to encourage private-sector companies who
  supply ICT products and services to the Scottish
  public sector to make sure that their products
  meet OSIAF standards.
• Set up a network of OSIAF co-ordinators and
  technical contacts with training, support and
  access to information
• Provide support from a technical assurance
  co-ordinator and an overall assurance framework
• Provide instant access to standards and the
  latest technical information on the Openscotland
  website (www.openscotland.gov.uk)
• Provide information on accreditation and training
  schemes

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Coverage of the OSIAF

• This framework is relevant to the Scottish
  Executive and its agencies, non-departmental
  public bodies (NDPBs), the National Health
  Service in Scotland (NHSiS), local government,
  and the wider public and voluntary sectors as
  voluntary partners.
• The interoperability standards in the OSIAF are
  mandated on the Scottish Executive, its agencies
  and NDPBs for all new systems and for all
  outward-facing legacy systems that are needed to
  meet e-service delivery targets.
• It is also relevant to private intermediaries and
  suppliers of ICT products and services for the
  public sector in Scotland.
• Where we provide funding (for example, from the
  Scottish Executive Information Systems Steering
  Group or the Modernising Government Fund (MGF)),
  the standards are mandated for that project.

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Coverage of the OSIAF

• Scottish Executive and its agencies
• Non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs)
• National Health Service in Scotland (NHSiS)
• Local government
• Wider public and voluntary sectors as voluntary
  partners
• Mandated on
• the Scottish Executive, its agencies and NDPBs
  for all new systems and for all outward-facing
  legacy systems that are needed to meet e-service
  delivery targets.
• project funding eg, from the Scottish Executive
  Information Systems Steering Group or the
  Modernising Government Fund (MGF)
• It is also relevant to private intermediaries and
  suppliers of ICT products and services for the
  public sector in Scotland.

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• OSIAF suppliers and the public sector
  supporting each other

give service to
buy from
Public Sector
Suppliers
Public Business
require efficient government require better
services from
sell to
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OSIAF compliance requirements

• Suppliers to public-sector e-services delivery
  projects must
• be committed to the OSIAF
• be able to provide confirmation that the product
  meets the OSIAF standards
• respond to requests for products and services
  (for example, invitations to tender) with
  information that shows that the solution being
  offered will meet all relevant standards in the
  OSIAF
• provide industry expertise in developing the
  overall framework, in developing standards and by
  supporting pilot programmes and
• commit to formal approval of products and
  services within defined timescales.
• Procurement and legal professionals must
• make sure that specifications of requirements, as
  set out in the invitation to tender and contract
  terms and conditions, include meeting the OSIAF
  and
• make sure the assessment process of procurement
  and tender proposals includes proper assessment
  of the OSIAF.

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Where are the opportunities?
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OSIAF support measures

• OSIAF / Openscotland dissemination
• today and p.s. workshops in Stirling Aberdeen
• OSIAF standards development procedures
• OSIAF technical assurance support
• OSIAF incorporates e-GIF e-GIF support
• Awareness
• Accreditation of service providers
• Certification of individuals skills
• Compliance Assessment Service

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OSIAF procedure and project guidance
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OSIAF Standards Process
Status
Define programme deliverable Notifiy future
standard submission to 21CGU Maintain progress
reporting/consultation
For future Consideration
Check if standard exists
Standard approved by relevant Programme Board
Passed to 21CGU for ratification 21CGU undertake
assurance process
Under review
Verify if require to post to Govtalk
e-GIF
Recommended for consideration
Standard ratified by 21CGU Passed to CISAG for
consideration and approval
Assess feedback from eGU/ Govtalk
CISAG formally approves standard Standard
adopted into OSIAF Formal notification made via
OSIAF web pages
Adopted
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OSIAF STANDARDS CATALOGUE
See also the online e-GIF TSC
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OSIAF STANDARDS CATALOGUE- detail
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Technical Assurance

• What is Assurance ?
• Technical Assurance Objectives
• Assurance Responsibilities
• Assurance Framework
• Assurance Approach
• Assurance Techniques
• Focus on support to Programme/Project Managers
  and Boards
• Not to dictate standards rather to support
  their implementation and development
• Facilitate and advise where required

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Technical Assurance

• What is Assurance ?
• Technical Assurance Objectives
• ensure compliance with relevant technical
  strategies, policies, standards and practices
  defined by OSIAF
• Assurance Responsibilities
• Assurance Framework
• Assurance Approach
• Assurance Techniques

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Technical Assurance

• What is Assurance ?
• Technical Assurance Objectives
• provide assurance to Boards that projects will
  deliver interoperable joined-up solutions
• Assurance Responsibilities
• Assurance Framework
• Assurance Approach
• Assurance Techniques

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Technical Assurance

• What is Assurance ?
• Technical Assurance Objectives
• maximise customer satisfaction in technical
  design and implementation of solutions
• Assurance Responsibilities
• Assurance Framework
• Assurance Approach
• Assurance Techniques

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Technical Assurance

• What is Assurance ?
• Technical Assurance Objectives
• Assurance Responsibilities
• Assurance Framework
• Assurance Approach
• mandatory OSIAF compliance
• Assurance Techniques

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Links with e-GIF

• There is no requirement to directly post Scottish
  standards or schemas in development to GovTalk.
• The Cabinet Office e-Government Unit has agreed
  that the OSIAF Technical Assurance Coordinator
  will maintain an overview of standards in
  development and notify/consult with them
  appropriately.
• The latest version of e-GIF recognises the
  application of OSIAF within the Scottish public
  sector.

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2005
2004 2003
2002 2001 2000
People Process
OSIAF
e-GIF Accreditation Authority
e-GIF v6

• Register of Accredited Organisations
• Register of Certified Practitioners

e-GIF Compliance Assessment Service
Technology
IAF

• Buyer/Seller symmetric
• Proof of Compliance Assessment

IAF (draft)
Policies Standards
e-GIF v1
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OSIAF Architecture
OSIAF
includes
OSIAF Standards Catalogue
OSIAF Tech Assur. Framework
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OSIAF (e-GIF) Compliance Tests

• Main tests
• Can a system be used by a browser interface?
• Does a system use XML as the primary means for
  data integration?
• Does a system use Internet and World Wide Web
  standards?
• Does a system use metadata for content
  management?
• Ultimate test
• Can any component or product used within an
  interface be replaced by another of a similar
  specification and the functionality of the system
  still be maintained?

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Accreditation Certification

• Competency Framework
• Skills management
• Certification of individuals
• Accreditation of organisations

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e-GIF Competency Framework
e-GIF Competency Framework
Job Role Design
Job Role Develop/Test
Job Role Deploy/Sppt
Job Role Procure
Job Role Sell
Job Role Train
e-GIF Background, Policy Objectives
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e-GIF Competency Framework Skills Management
e-GIF Competency Framework
Job Role Design
Job Role Develop/Test
Job Role Deploy/Sppt
Job Role Procure
Job Role Sell
Job Role Train
e-GIF Background, Policy Objectives
Skills Tracker Tool
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e-GIF Competency Framework Certification of
Individuals
e-GIF Competency Framework
Job Role Design
Job Role Develop/Test
Job Role Deploy/Sppt
Job Role Procure
Job Role Sell
Job Role Train
Foundation Exam
e-GIF Background, Policy Objectives
Expert Review
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an OSIAF Competency Framework?(OSIAF
incorporates e-GIF)
OSIAF Competency Framework
e-GIF Competency Framework
Job Role Design
Job Role Develop/Test
Job Role Deploy/Sppt
Job Role Procure
Job Role Sell
Job Role Train
Job Role Assure
e-GIF Background, Policy Objectives
OSIAF Supplement
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e-GIF Certification

• Three Outcomes
• Expert Practitioners
• Certified Practitioners
• Registered Practitioners

• Expert?
• The training and experience evidence support the
  skill set claimed?
• Is the portfolio adequate proof that the skills
  have been effectively applied in practice?
• Is the individual recognised by the peer
  community as an acceptable role model to operate
  at the Expert Level?

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OSIAF e-GIF Accreditation Programme

• Completeness of Vision-
• The e-GIF/OSIAF itself
• Early Adopter Profile
• Client Impact
• Average score for Vision

• Ability to Execute-
• Practice Size Viability
• Staff Practices
• Application Record
• Engagement Management
• Contracting
• Partnerships Alliances
• Average score for Execution

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e-GIF Accreditation Authority- early adopters
and sponsors
Differentiation Commitment Quality
Standards
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Complements other formal schemes
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OSIAF e-GIF Management
e-Government Champions
Sector-specific Technical Groups
Industry Consultation Group (Industry
Government)
Common Infrastructure Standards Advisory Group (CI
SAG)
Interoperability Working Group
Metadata Working Group
Govt Processes Working Group
Govt Schemas Working Group
Smart Cards Working Group
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What to do?

• Awareness
• OSIAF and supporting structures, eg TAF, STGs
• www.openscotland.gov.uk
• Certification Accreditation
• www.egifaccreditation.org
• Compliance
• www.egifcompliance.org
• CISAG Technical Assurance Coordinator (centre)
• OSIAF Technical Assurance Coordinators (local)

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Thank you andy.hopkirk_at_ncc.co.uk 0161 242 2139
21st Century Government Unit osiaf_at_scotland.gsi.go
v.uk 0131 244 1585