Long Range Plan for Information Technology in the Federal Judiciary FY 2009

Strategic IT Directions

The IT program strives to meet the business needs of the judiciary’s various constituencies. Because the strategic planning process is dynamic, it must acknowledge, respond to, and continually assess internal and external issues, technology developments, legislative requirements, and resource availability.

Improving Service While Containing Costs
The judiciary will invest in technology to improve services and to achieve overall cost efficiencies.

Preparing for the Future and Utilizing the Judiciary’s Base of Talent
The judiciary will position itself to take advantage of technical innovations and the talents and initiative of judges and court staff to improve the information technology used to support its mission.

Meeting the Needs of Judges and Chambers
The judiciary will focus on meeting the information technology needs of judges and their supporting staff.

Meeting the Demands of Increased Data Communications
The judiciary will meet increasing requirements for data transmission by implementing new technologies that will optimize the data communications network while maintaining and improving its reliability and performance, no matter where the user is located.

Facilitating Continuity of Operations
The judiciary will provide a technical platform to enable the continuity of operations and service to the public in the event of emergency.

Ensuring Security, Confidentiality, and Privacy
The judiciary will implement security policies and technologies at the network, server, and desktop levels that will ensure the confidentiality of chambers and court information without compromising reasonable expectations of employee privacy