ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert...

83
ITAC LRC 101 ITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009

Transcript of ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert...

Page 1: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

ITAC LRC 101ITAC LRC 101Introduction

Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009

Page 2: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

2

Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101

• Thanks for joining us today to learn about the Land and Resources I&IT Cluster (LRC)

• The LRC serves the Ministries of:

– Aboriginal Affairs,

– Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

– Environment

– Natural Resources, and

– Northern Development and Mines

2

Page 3: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

3

BackgroundBackground

• The LRC, like many clusters, gets calls and e-mails from vendors on a regular basis

• Vendor’s products or services often have no connection to the needs of the LRC and the ministries that it serves

• The LRC would like to take this opportunity to inform vendors of the programs and services offered by its five ministries and the challenges they face

3

Page 4: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

4

Goals of LRC 101Goals of LRC 101

• The LRC is looking for focused IT solutions from the vendor community that are a match to the unique business requirements of its ministries

• We want to learn from your experience and/or solutions serving public sector ministries or departments in other provinces, states or countries to solve our challenges

4

Page 5: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

5

ConnectingConnecting

• You will have an opportunity to ask questions after each presentation and meet one-on-one at the end of the session with the Land and Resources Cluster presenters and subject matter experts

• We will follow up with vendors whose products or services have the most potential to address ministry specific needs over the coming years

5

Page 6: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

66

Agenda for todayAgenda for today

1. Cross Cluster Projects – Ted Volpe (mobile computing) and Randy Douglas (CMDB and telecom)

2. Ministries of Aboriginal Affairs; Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; and Environment – Igor Solesa

3. Ministry of Natural Resources – Ted Volpe (natural resources management) and Bruce Wurtele (GIS) for Scott Christilaw and Frank Matejka for Carol Smith (forests)

4. Ministry of Northern Development and Mines – Franco Merlino for Carol Smith

5. One-on-one follow up – Vendors talk to presenters and subject experts about the LRC’s challenges

Page 7: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

ITAC LRC 101ITAC LRC 101Cross Cluster Priority Challenges

February 12, 2009

Page 8: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

8

Cross Cluster ChallengesCross Cluster Challenges

1. Mobile Computing

2. Configuration Management Database

3. Alternate Bandwidth Solutions for Far North

4. Wireless LAN

5. Radio

6. Videoconferencing

8

Page 9: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

9

1. Mobile Computing Overview1. Mobile Computing Overview

• There are significant opportunities to help the field work force work more efficiently and to improve resource management and customer service

• We want solutions that give government staff secure connections from various remote and mobile locations (hardware, telecommunications, security, software, device management)

9

Page 10: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

10

1a. Scope1a. Scope

• LRC ministries want to use more mobile computing technology in field work

• Roughly 1,000 workers within those ministries do fieldwork

• 75% use paper to collect information and write tickets/reports

• The other 25% use mostly inefficient/legacy systems, and do not take full advantage of current opportunities

10

Page 11: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

11

1b. Challenges1b. Challenges

• Field staff operate most frequently in a disconnected environment

• Wireless data transmission costs are high

• Hardware must:– be easy to carry & use– have large screens – withstand rugged environments – be powerful– offer other specialised requirements

• Entire system must be highly secure

• Some business areas need to be educated about how this technology can help them work more efficiently

• Cultural shift for staff

11

Page 12: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

12

1c. Current Status and Next Steps1c. Current Status and Next Steps

• Some projects are using mobile computing technology, but different approaches are being taken

• We’re developing a target technology architecture and a strategy to expand the use of mobile computing in an integrated and standardised manner

• We’re working with business areas to create pilot projects to develop or improve mobile solutions

12

Page 13: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

13

2. Overview of Configuration Management Database 2. Overview of Configuration Management Database

• The LRC needs to implement a proper Configuration Management Database

• The CMDB needs to house application, IT Infrastructure, network and end user asset information

• The LRC needs this tool to assess potential impacts of changes occurring within our IT and Telecommunications infrastructure

• Network and end user asset information would also help us complete desk top refreshes, office relocations, and resolve billing discrepancies

Page 14: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

14

2a. Project Scope2a. Project Scope

• A CMDB encompassing a broad range of data including: Application, IT infrastructure, network, cabling facilities and end user asset information

METRICS• LRC Change Management currently processes more than

over 100 IT production changes each month

• Over 50 WAN/LAN changes per year

• Over 20 major office relocations/refreshes per year

Page 15: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

15

2b. Project Challenges2b. Project Challenges

• Identifying the right tool that best meets our business requirements (off the shelf or custom built?)

• Implementing the database with accurate information – an extensive audit will be required

• Developing a process to maintain the accuracy of the information on a go forward basis. Activities from five ministries will be engaged in one common process

Page 16: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

16

2c. Current Status and Next Steps2c. Current Status and Next Steps

• Define requirements

• Submit RFI

• Submit RFP

• Award project

• Develop a project plan and charter

• Implement

Page 17: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

17

3. Alternate Bandwidth Solutions for Far North Overview3. Alternate Bandwidth Solutions for Far North Overview

• LRC has many clients that operate in the Far North. These clients continue to face bandwidth issues

17

LRC uses some satellite ISP services, but is very interested in learning of other possible solutions or projects

Communications is critical for many of our program areas including fire prevention, enforcement, and emergency management organizations

Page 18: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

18

4. Wireless LAN Overview4. Wireless LAN Overview

• The demand for this service is increasing. We’re interested in proposals for cost effective high quality solutions that meet all GO ITS security standards

• The OPS continues to move forward with its Green strategy toward a paperless mode of operation

• Wireless LAN provides seamless access to the OPS network having to search for a LAN connection from one office location to another

18

Page 19: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

19

5. Radio Overview5. Radio Overview

• The OPS currently has two separate radio systems. (low band and high band). We’re interested in working with vendors to possibly integrate these two networks

• It is extremely difficult and expensive to maintain two separate communication networks

• One common network would also let user groups communicate with each other during an emergency situation

– OPP with MNR AFFM (Fire)

– OPP with MNR Enforcement

19

Page 20: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

20

6. Videoconferencing Overview6. Videoconferencing Overview

• The LRC is interested in information on emerging videoconferencing technologies

• Desktop technologies

• High Definition/Quality of Service solutions

• Room ergonomics

• Web based reservation systems which could include online boardroom bookings etc.

20

Page 21: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

ITAC LRC 101ITAC LRC 101Business Solutions Services – Central/West

OverviewFebruary 12, 2009

Page 22: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

22

ITAC LRC 101ITAC LRC 101Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs

Overview

Page 23: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

23

Ministry MandateMinistry Mandate

• Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs (MAA)’s vision: “Working together for a healthy, prosperous and just future for Aboriginal people”

• MAA negotiates and resolves land claims and provides Aboriginal policy development and relationship expertise

• MAA is responsible for leading mandated corporate Aboriginal initiatives and supporting ministries in their areas of specific responsibilities

Page 24: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

24

Business PrioritiesBusiness Priorities

• Lead strategic policy and planning to ensure OPS policies and programs contribute to beneficial, sustainable change within Aboriginal communities

• Resolve land claims and address rights to reconcile Crown/Aboriginal interests on land issues and improve certainty over lands and resources

• Strengthen relationships to support collaborative approaches toward mutually beneficial solutions among all parties involved in Aboriginal affairs

• Leverage information and knowledge to ensure ministries have the most current information; to gather and retain information and knowledge arising from external, formal, and informal relationships; and to increase the public’s awareness of Aboriginal affairs in Ontario

Page 25: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

25

Key I&IT Initiatives Key I&IT Initiatives

• Continue to work on the Aboriginal Information Service, including integrating and managing data, develop collaboration tools/portal that support relationship management and integrating Land Claim Information

• Develop Joint Land Claim Registry (ongoing)

• Investigate workflow / case management for negotiations / land claims files

• Implement / stabilize corporate business solutions (ongoing)

• Enterprise Information Management (EIM) Implementation

Page 26: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

26

ITAC LRC 101ITAC LRC 101Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Overview

Page 27: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

27

Ministry MandateMinistry Mandate

• The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' (OMAFRA) vision is:

– A strong agri-food sector that is integral to Ontario's economy and contributes innovative solutions to protect the environment, to provide safe and nutritious food, to promote the bio-economy and to support the health and well-being of Ontarians

27

Page 28: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

28

Business PrioritiesBusiness Priorities

• Enhancing environmental health

• Emergency preparedness and management

• Enhancing food safety

• Next generation agri-food policy

• Accelerating investments to build markets

• Rural economic development and policy coordination

28

Page 29: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

29

Key I&IT Initiatives Key I&IT Initiatives

• Build a Food Safety Portal

• Implement a Food Safety Decision Support System (FSDSS)

• Transform Agricorp

• Develop an Animal Health Strategy and system

29

Page 30: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

30

ITAC LRC 101ITAC LRC 101Ministry of the Environment

Overview and Priority Challenges

Page 31: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

31

Ministry Mandate:Ministry Mandate:

• The Ministry of the Environment is responsible for protecting clean and safe air, land and water to ensure healthy communities, ecological protection and sustainable development for present and future generations of Ontarians

• Compliance based ministry:

– The ministry manages a comprehensive legislative and regulatory framework that keeps up with emerging science and develops leading-edge policy to incorporate the newest and best approaches to environmental management

– The ministry also sets standards for key pollutants to protect human health and the environment and monitors Ontario’s environment and analyze incoming data

Page 32: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

32

Business PrioritiesBusiness Priorities

• Climate change and protecting Ontario’s air

• Protecting Ontario’s water

• Waste diversions

• Brownfields reform

• Effective compliance and enforcement

32

Page 33: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

33

Key I&IT Initiatives Key I&IT Initiatives

Hazardous Waste real time tracking and management

Focus on place based information and business intelligence reporting capabilities

Focus on enterprise ETL, data warehousing/marts

Support the Government’s “Open for Business” agenda, including early adoption of the single business number and common registration

Enterprise Business Architecture (environet modernization)

Implementation of Brownfield reforms

Improve field inspection data capture and mobile computing

33

Page 34: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

34

Priority Challenge ProjectsPriority Challenge Projects

• Real Time tracking of hazardous waste movement

• Tight integration between Cognos BI and ArcGIS to support:

– Real time spatial visualization of data (BI to GIS)

– Enable Map based queries to derive BI reports (GIS to BI)

34

Page 35: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

35

1. Hazardous Waste Tracking Overview1. Hazardous Waste Tracking Overview

• The Ministry’s Hazardous Waste program tracks the shipment/movement of hazardous waste materials in the province

• The ministry would like to track hazardous waste from generators through to disposal or recycling plant (receivers)

35

Page 36: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

36

1a. Project Scope1a. Project Scope

• Tracking requirements include real time location of materials as they are being transported by carriers, including truck to truck transfers

• Solution may need to consider integration capabilities with hazardous waste haulers and receivers

• Solution will need to track the Generator, Carrier and Receiver of the materials (all three parties must be registered with the Ministry)

• System will be used to assess fees based on type and quantity of materials being transported and disposed

36

Page 37: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

37

1b. Project Challenges1b. Project Challenges

• Costs – including possible use of hand held devices

• Use of electronic equipment, including hand held devices may not be adopted by industry

• Minimal disruption to existing lines of business, specifically Carriers and Receivers

– Larger industry players use existing systems to schedule and manage their pick-up and delivery of materials

37

Page 38: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

38

1c. Current Status and Next Steps1c. Current Status and Next Steps

• MOE is evaluating a number of policy and regulatory changes

• This includes looking ahead to the future state of the Hazardous Waste program

– Business Architecture and business process engineering will need to be conducted to align Ministry expectations with those of the industry (Generator, Carriers, Receivers)

• Solution acquisition / development will occur in approximately one year

38

Page 39: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

39

2. Business Intelligence and GIS Integration Overview2. Business Intelligence and GIS Integration Overview

• The Ministry has invested in a business intelligence reporting environment using Cognos (8.x)

• Reporting focus has expanded to include geospatial representation of data being mined

• The LRC has established a robust geospatial reporting environment via the Land Information Ontario (LIO) infrastructure (using ESRI – ArcGIS products)

39

Page 40: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

40

2a. Project Scope2a. Project Scope40

• There is a need to establish tight integration between the two environments in order to enable dynamic mapping and/or BI query capabilities

– Ability to reflect results in real time in both environments as queries are made either through Cognos or LIO (ArcGIS)

– Ability to pass query parameters between the two environments

– Ability to display reporting and mapping capabilities in a single view

on screen

• Need for a robust Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) tool to establish and manage reporting data marts and warehouses

Page 41: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

41

2b. Project Challenges2b. Project Challenges

• BI to GIS Integration

– Different technology platforms (Cognos / ESRI)

– Performance of generating maps

• ETL Tool

– Support for handling geospatial data

41

Page 42: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

42

2c. Current Status and Next Steps2c. Current Status and Next Steps42

• BI to GIS Integration

– RFS for solution drafted and in process of being published to VOR community

• ETL Tool

– RFP for solution drafted and to be issued in new fiscal year

Page 43: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

ITAC LRC 101ITAC LRC 101Business Solutions Services – East and North

Ministry of Natural ResourcesPriority ChallengesFebruary 12, 2009

Page 44: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

44

Ministry MandateMinistry Mandate

• The Ministry of Natural Resources manages and protects Ontario’s natural resources for wise use across the province

• The ministry is the steward of Crown lands and waters covering 87 per cent of the province and all of the provincial parks, forests, fisheries, wildlife, mineral aggregates, petroleum resources in Ontario

44

Page 45: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

45

MNR Business MNR Business

• Promotes healthy, sustainable ecosystems

• Conserves biodiversity (the variety of life on Earth)

• Conducts scientific research and applies the findings

• Develops resource management policies

• Manages Ontario’s crown land

• Promotes economic opportunities in the resource sector

• Enhances opportunities for outdoor recreation

• Manages geographic information

45

Page 46: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

46

Key I&IT Initiatives Key I&IT Initiatives

• Ensure new technologies meet the requirements of MNR’s Information Management (IM) Strategy

• Update and integrate the Land Information Ontario (LIO) Geographic Information System (GIS) applications

• Refresh MNR’s current GIS technology

• Implement recommendations in Low Band Engineering Study

• Improve the Parks Reservation and Registration service

• Upgrade the Fish and Wildlife Licensing system

• Develop an extranet content management system

46

Page 47: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

47

Priority Challenge ProjectsPriority Challenge Projects

1. Licensing Systems

2. Rule Based Draw Systems

3. Storage and transfer of imagery data

4. Inventory Management System

5. Communications Log

47

Page 48: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

48

1. Licensing Systems Overview1. Licensing Systems Overview

• The current Licensing Systems will be replaced in the near future

• The Systems licence hunters and fishers and take payment

48

Page 49: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

49

1a. Scope1a. Scope

• The system needs to be capable of taking personal information, taking payments and issuing the appropriate licences

• Licence issuers must be provided with equipment and maintenance [computers, magnetic stripe reader and printer(s)]

• MNR staff and licence issuers require technical support 24/7

49

Page 50: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

5050

1b. Challenges1b. Challenges

System solution must:

• Allow licence sales over three service channels (in-person, via the internet and by automated phone system)

• Service license providers scattered all over province

• Allow licensees to print e-licence on their home printer

• Protect personal information

Page 51: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

51

1c. Current Status and Next Steps1c. Current Status and Next Steps

• Current systems are outdated and legacy

• An RFP for new system to be issued in near future

51

Page 52: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

52

2. Draw System Overview2. Draw System Overview

• MNR Draw Systems need to be replaced

• These systems are used to allocate hunting opportunities

52

Page 53: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

53

2a. Scope2a. Scope

• Take personal information from licensing systems, allocate appropriate tag (could include issuance)

• Incorporate business rules into draw system, based on past draw success, areas, etc.

53

Page 54: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

5454

2b. Challenges2b. Challenges

System solution must:

• Combine randomness with many complex, specific rules

• Allow different rules for different kinds of draws

• Create tags on special, rugged media

• Protect personal information

Page 55: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

55

2c. Current Status and Next Steps2c. Current Status and Next Steps

• There are currently four different systems

• The current systems are outdated and legacy

• Will likely want to combine all of the current systems into one

55

Page 56: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

56

3. Storage and transfer of imagery data Overview3. Storage and transfer of imagery data Overview

• MNR coordinates imagery acquisition projects for multiple partners across the province

• This includes detailed satellite and orthophotography products

• Large data volumes (hundreds of TB, growing to 1 PB in several years)

56

Page 57: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

57

3a. Scope3a. Scope

• Transferring large imagery products

• Storage and archiving imagery products

57

Page 58: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

58

3b. Challenge3b. Challenge

• Need efficient and cost-effective technologies for data transfer & storage.

– Cost-effective storage technology– Long transfer & retrieval times– Data transfer method & technology

58

Current

External HardDrives

NearlineTapeSolution

+ SANStorage

Page 59: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

59

3c. Current Status and Next Steps3c. Current Status and Next Steps

• Advanced high-speed networks for data transfer

• Mobile, large volume online storage devices

• Low cost, nearline storage

Page 60: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

60

4. Inventory Management System Overview4. Inventory Management System Overview

• An inventory management system is needed to get more accurate information on forest fire suppression equipment faster, so that less time and work is needed to maintain accurate records

• This system is needed to track a wide variety of equipment including, but not limited to, aerial ignition helitorchs, digital cameras, generators, handheld GIS and GPS, bear fencing, chainsaws, portable showers, tents, trailers, transceivers and all-terrain vehicles

60

Page 61: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

61

4a. Scope4a. Scope

• The solution will be used to help the ministry in inventory control and logistics

• The system should be scalable, non-proprietary and flexible, so it can eventually be expanded and used for all 18,000 pieces of equipment

• It should have the capability to read a warehouse of equipment in 30 minutes

• The information provided by the equipment is expected to be 100% accurate

61

Page 62: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

6262

4b. Challenges4b. Challenges

System solution must:

• Be able to survive the fire fighting environment including heat, cold, vibration, impact, light and fumes

• Be small enough to be placed where they will not be easily damaged or interfere with the longevity and function of equipment

• Not interfere with or be disrupted by other equipment found in airports, phone systems and pocket companion phones

Page 63: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

63

4c. Current Status and Next Steps4c. Current Status and Next Steps

• An RFID pilot project ended in 2006 without the challenges being fully addressed

• The Aviation and Forest Fire Management Branch of MNR is still interested in an IT solution and is willing to initiate a procurement process if suitably field-tested technology can be found

63

Page 64: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

64

• An automated radio communications log is required to provide consistent and accurate flight communications information

• The system would track and record a variety of information including pilot call-ins, pilot duty time, journey logs and flight manifests

5. Communication Log Overview5. Communication Log Overview64

Page 65: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

65

5a. Scope5a. Scope

• The system will be used to provide mandatory flight watch

• It should be scalable, non-proprietary and flexible to allow for future expansion

• It should have a user- customizable interface to meet the demands of different target groups

• The system should be capable of setting alerts

65

Page 66: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

6666

5b. Challenges5b. Challenges

System solution needs to be:

• Integrated with ComputerTalk IVR technology

• Integrated with existing AFFMB systems, both custom-built and off-the-shelf

Page 67: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

67

5c. Current Status and Next Steps5c. Current Status and Next Steps

• AFFMB currently uses a number of manual processes, written log books and semi-automated stand-alone tools

• Efforts are underway to streamline processes and MNR would be interested in any proven technology solutions

67

Page 68: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

ITAC LRC 101ITAC LRC 101Business Solutions Services – North

Ministry of Northern Development and Mines Priority ChallengesFebruary 12, 2009

Page 69: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

69

Ministry MandateMinistry Mandate

• The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines serves northern Ontario and the province’s minerals industry

• We deliver provincial government programs and services in the north that help our economy and our communities prosper and grow and represent northern and mining interests at Queen’s Park

69

Page 70: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

70

Business PrioritiesBusiness Priorities

• MNDM’s business priorities are outlined in the Northern Prosperity Plan (NPP), and include:

– Strengthening the north and its communities

– Listening to, and serving Northerners better

– Helping the north to compete globally

– Providing new opportunities

– Modernizing public stewardship of mining

– Strengthening the northern economy

– Investing in northern infrastructure

70

Page 71: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

71

Key I&IT Initiatives Key I&IT Initiatives

Modernizing IT systems for the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation

Identify what IT needs to do to adapt to upcoming changes to the Mining Act

71

Page 72: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

72

Priority Challenge ProjectsPriority Challenge Projects

1. Online Client Application Front Ends

2. Create a financial system for the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation

3. Reviewing how changes to the Mining Act impact IT

72

Page 73: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

73

1. Online Client Application Front Ends Overview1. Online Client Application Front Ends Overview

• Review the internal applications that could benefit from Internet facing front ends that will feed multiple applications behind a firewall

• We want clients to be able to submit applications online, and for MNDM to review the status of applications and transfer information to internal systems for them to be validated and processed

73

Page 74: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

74

1a. Project Challenges1a. Project Challenges

We need to be able to:

• Quickly develop web-based interfaces that communicate with existing internal applications

• Securely import and export information to internal applications

• Manage more than 5,000 client accounts

• Find a commercial off the shelf (COTS) solution

74

Page 75: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

75

1b. Current Status and Next Steps1b. Current Status and Next Steps

• Now still at the concept stage

• We’re beginning a feasibility study to look at options

75

Page 76: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

76

2. Create a financial system for the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation 2. Create a financial system for the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation

• NOHFC needs an intuitive and easy to manage system to track the financial components of funded projects and support the day-to-day management and reporting of operations

• The system will provide financial management for various programs as well as accounting and reporting required by the NOHFC as a Crown Corporation of the Ontario Government

76

Page 77: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

77

2a. Project Challenges2a. Project Challenges

• We need a single vendor who can provide a COTS integrated “Financial Management System” that:

– manages loans– manages contributions and grants – handles day-to-day accounting – provides financial reporting

• The solution needs to be flexible so that secure interfaces can communicate with internally developed applications in industry standard formats

• The system has to import existing financial information from an existing accounting system

77

Page 78: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

78

2b. Current Status and Next Steps2b. Current Status and Next Steps

• RFP anticipated on MERX in February 2009

• Project will begin this spring

78

Page 79: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

79

3. Reviewing how the Mining Act changes impact IT 3. Reviewing how the Mining Act changes impact IT

• The Mining Act of Ontario is currently being reviewed and modernized

• MNDM/LRC will review the changes to legislation/regulations, and determine requirements for new applications, modifications and enhancements to existing applications, and effects on infrastructure

• MNDM/LRC will identify impacts of other proposed legislation and regulatory changes to Acts beyond the Mining Act

79

Page 80: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

80

3a. Project Challenges3a. Project Challenges

• All modifications must be completed within two to four years

• A number of complex, multi- thematic datasets need to be integrated

• All applications must align with other systems, including some that may be changing at the same time as a result of modernizing the Act

Page 81: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

81

3b. Current Status and Next Steps3b. Current Status and Next Steps

• We have finished reviewing land acquisition methods in other provinces

• We have acquired new, accurate topographic and transportation data and are now incorporating it into current systems

• Current mining land tenure data needs to be reviewed to align it with accurate base data

• Next steps will be determined based on the results of the Mining Act Modernization process

Page 82: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

82

Contact Information for the LRCContact Information for the LRC

• Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Ministry of Environment – Igor Solesa ([email protected])

• Ministry of Natural Resources – Scott Christilaw ([email protected]) for natural resources management and GIS and Carol Smith ([email protected]) for forests

• Ministry of Northern Development and Mines – Carol Smith

• Cross Cluster Projects – Ted Volpe ([email protected]) for mobile computing and Randy Douglas ([email protected]) for CMDB, telecom and video

Page 83: ITAC LRC 101itac.ca › uploads › news › ITACLRC101Pres.pdfITAC LRC 101 Introduction Robert Hollis, LRC CIO February 12, 2009 2 Welcome to LRC 101Welcome to LRC 101 • Thanks

ITAC LRC 101ITAC LRC 101Thank you