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FAR Definition of 'DATA' Includes Software - Encourage Re-use - Save $s

Why Is This Idea Important?: If the Administration focus on transparency makes the more broadly defined "data" (i.e. not just traditional databases) available a whole new eco-system that promotes re-use of IT assets will lead to vast increases in effeciency.

Leverage the federal definition of “data” - The Federal IT industry will be radically changed if all government-funded data (work products like software code, models, and other artifacts) is transparent and accessible. The publishing of all types of data, especially software code and business process models, by Federal contractors should be encouraged. One way to do this is to value re-use strategies when evaluationg procurements. Just as we value past performance we should value re-use strategies, including the commercial publishing of govermnment funded IT activities as open source software. This commercial approach will stimulate a whole new range of shared solutions and encourage better integration of services across the government.

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Submitted by Peter Gallagher 2 years ago