Ultimate Objective:

• A Common Computing Environment for the Service Center Partner Agencies

The Purpose:

• Optimize Data Sharing
• Optimize Equipment Sharing
• Optimize People Sharing

The Goal:

• To establish a consistent, common and compatible information technology solution that supports the Service Center physical and organizational make-up and advances the business of the partner agencies.

A Difficult Task:

• Because of the different legacy hardware and software systems currently in use.

Vision:

• Common Communications via the LAN/WAN/Voice Project
• Common Computer Systems with a Single Service Center platform
• Common Office Automation and Administration Tools
• Common IT Support Organization
• Common IT Investments

Results

• Improved Productivity
• Improved Customer Service

Destination:

• Reinvented USDA County Office