Thoughts on a Design Framework for System Integration

Abstract

The problem of integrating heterogeneous systems is discussed. Some keys to the success of multi-system integration are establishing a team environment among those performing the integration, ensuring data interoperability, and designing an integrated system that takes into account everything the new system must do. The interaction of personnel to build a collaborative and trusting environment for the integration process is discussed. The important issues related to data interoperability, such as data naming, structure and content, are described. The data and personnel elements are then considered within a design framework. The framework of Cormier is reposed as a series of questions that should be considered before the integration development. Regulative elements of system integration, such as the impact of the Canadian Privacy Act on personal information, are also considered.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA478990

Entities

People

  • Anna-liesa S. Lapinski
  • Anthony W. Isenor

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Classification
  • Commerce
  • Environment
  • Information Exchange
  • Information Systems
  • Integrated Systems
  • Interoperability
  • Language
  • Law
  • Maritime Security
  • National Security
  • Records Management
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Teamwork
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Software Engineering.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.