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Please note the documents on this CD are subject to change. The user is urged to check the provided Web links to ensure the most current document is obtained. Please click on the thumbnail image to download the PDF. |
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 Executive Message
The Executive Message is a high-level overview of the NIEM initiative. Geared toward program managers and executives, the document describes the framework of NIEM, its benefits, and its drivers.
http://www.niem.gov/files/NIEM_Executive_Briefing.pdf |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Frequently Asked Questions document provides a list of questions and answers that potential users may ask about NIEM, including its history, vision, scope, governance, added value, etc. This document is very valuable to potential users who have heard about NIEM but may not have a thorough understanding of what it offers.
http://www.niem.gov/pdf/FAQs.pdf
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Why NIEM Now?
Why NIEM Now? outlines six reasons why agencies should adopt NIEM today. Grant availability, training and technical assistance, tool availability, and the power of information sharing are a few of the headlines from this document.
http://www.niem.gov/pdf/WhyNIEMNow.pdf
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10 Key Points About the National Information Exchange Model
The 10 Key Points document caters to potential users in search of justification for implementing NIEM. This document offers potential implementers ten reasons why they should adopt NIEM, including benefits and flexibility.
http://www.niem.gov/pdf/10KeyPoints.pdf
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Value of NIEM
The Value of NIEM illustrates how NIEM benefits the agencies (and the constituents of those agencies) who utilize it. NIEM adds great value to communities through standards-based information sharing in the form of increased efficiency and effectiveness. This document further describes how and where instances of increased efficiency and effectiveness are observed.
http://www.niem.gov/pdf/ValueOfNIEM.pdf
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Summary of Changes: NIEM 1.0 to 2.0
The Summary of Changes document details the improvements made to NIEM in its evolution from the first major release (NIEM 1.0) to the most recent major release (NIEM 2.0). This technical document provides a quick overview of NIEM’s technical growth.
http://www.niem.gov/summary_of_changes.pdf
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