Horizon Program

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Horizon Program

• What it is
• A new, more effective process for suppliers to
  market IT services to the State of Michigan
• A better way for the state to learn about
  technologies that will advance the priorities and
  business objectives of the state

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Horizon Program

• And is not
• The Horizon Program is NOT a substitute or
  replacement for the RFP process
• The Horizon Program does not take the place of a
  bid or pre-qualification in any way

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• Understanding the States Strategic Direction

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The Cabinet Plan sets agency objectives
www.michigan.gov/cabinetplan/
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The IT Strategic Plan sets goals for DIT
www.michigan.gov/dit gt Strategic Planning
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Goal 1 Expand Michigans services to reach
anyone, at anytime, from anywhere Goal 2
Transform Michigans services through sharing and
collaboration Goal 3 Manage technology to
provide better service and faster delivery
Goal 4 Make Michigan a great workplace
and the employer of choice for technology
professionalsGoal 5 Create a statewide
community of partnerships
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How standards are developed
Agency needs
Align with current investment and strategic plan
Industry trends
Research and evaluate product technology,
features, and total cost of ownership
Update standards

• Standards revisited every 2 years

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Standards Lifecycle
Current supported environment
New implementation
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Current Standards

• Available on the DIT Internet site on
• http//www.michigan.gov/dit
• Managing Technology
• DIT Policies Standards

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Horizon Program Overview
Michigan.gov/horizon
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Benefits
For suppliers
For the state

• Know topics of interest
• Right people at the table
• Cross-agency audience
• Reduced risk
• Feedback

• Targeted solutions
• Solutions consistent with current standards
  direction
• Increased opportunities to leverage solutions
• Updates on emerging technologies

Goal Efficient use of everyones time!