1. Introduction of Information Supply Architect
Of course there must be sufficient ICT knowledge and experience within all levels of an organization to successfully complete ICT projects, especially the complex and specific ICT projects. However, in order to incorporate all the knowledge and skills, developments and possibilities of ICT in a proper and structured manner in an ICT project, the introduction of a function of Information Provision Architect is necessary, comparable to an architect in the construction world.
Such an Information Provision Architect does not exist now. The Information Provision Architect has two essential characteristics: expert in the entire field and independent of interested parties, such as ICT development companies.
An Information Provision Architect must master all aspects involved in the design, development and use of an ICT system. The Information Provision Architect can fulfill two roles: as a designer and as a supervisor of implementation. In the proposed setup, an Information Provision Architect is the ICT system’s master builder, who designs the system, supervises its construction and ensures its proper commissioning and management. This officer is an independent expert, who is university trained with rigorous educational requirements and where there are high demands for continuous professionalization, practical experience and continuing education. This position is recognized as such and must be registered in an Information Provision Architect Register with a protected title.
The Information Provision Architect can fill in any gaps in ICT knowledge and expertise to the client from an independent position and is also an expert and skilled functionary to the implementers, the ICT suppliers and builders of an ICT system (as with a construction architect to the contractors). In government, a National Information Systems Architect could or rather should be appointed as the ICT authority.
There are currently all kinds of ICT architects, but not according to the signature of this proposed recognized and well-trained official. However, it should be possible to initiate and grow this development to the necessary level and guaranteed position in the near future.
All kinds of requirements and recommendations made in the execution of an ICT project will be part of the portfolio of the Information Provision Architect who can then also ensure their proper application and execution. An additional and no small advantage is that with this a significant step can be taken nationally and internationally for the development of knowledge management in this area.
