Dependency assessment
A focused study of operational constraints and options, informed by the institution's priorities and the resources available to it.
Operational independence
Operational independence depends on more than where software is hosted. It also concerns access to knowledge, responsibility for maintenance and the options available when circumstances change. The priorities will differ for each institution.
Operational independenceOpen connections surround an institution: independence includes understanding the relationships on which it depends.
Perspectives on operational independenceQuestions we work on
Understand which suppliers, contracts and technical choices limit the institution's options.
Where would an external decision restrict your ability to operate or adapt?
Consider the knowledge, access and responsibilities needed to manage systems over time.
What should your own team be able to run, inspect or change?
Explore what must remain available through service interruptions, staff changes or transitions.
Which capabilities would be hardest to recover if a key dependency disappeared?