All state governments need a guided approach to managing their data and information to obtain the maximum value for success in a challenging environment. An Enterprise Data/Information Management (EDM/EIM) initiative provides the framework for a state to deliver real information and knowledge, and provide true value to its citizens. This session provides the framework of the domain known as enterprise data/information management, explains its essential components, gives the reasons that state governments should create a sustained data management program, and demonstrates some benefits that successful state EDM/EIM programs have achieved.
