Slide 20: Technology Selection Framework
FRAMEWORK FOR TECHNOLOGY SELECTION:
TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES TO CONSIDER:
OPEN SOURCE (FOSS - Free and Open Source Software)
- Community-driven development
- Transparency and auditability
- No vendor lock-in
- Examples: Kubernetes, Terraform, Linux
- Lifecycle: Often Leading Edge â Mainstream quickly
- Best for: Innovation, flexibility, avoiding lock-in
GOVERNMENT/ENTERPRISE SPECIFIC
- Built for specific regulatory environments
- Mission-specific requirements
- Compliance-focused
- Examples: FedRAMP-approved solutions, industry-specific tools
- Lifecycle: Varies, often longer support cycles
- Best for: Compliance-heavy environments
COMMERCIAL OFF-THE-SHELF (COTS)
- Vendor-supported products
- Rapid capability delivery
- Professional support and SLAs
- Examples: Enterprise platforms, commercial cloud services
- Lifecycle: Vendor-dependent, typically Mainstream
- Best for: Predictable support, rapid deployment
CUSTOM/BESPOKE DEVELOPMENT
- Tailored to specific needs
- Full control and ownership
- Flexibility to modify and extend
- Lifecycle: Controlled internally
- Best for: Unique requirements, competitive advantage
"BEST TOOL FOR THE JOB" PHILOSOPHY:
We don't mandate a single category. Evaluate based on:
- â Mission requirements and constraints
- â Lifecycle position and trajectory
- â Support availability and commitments
- â User adoption implications
- â Total cost of ownership
- â Long-term sustainability
- â Integration with existing systems
- â Talent availability