“As part of its overall IT modernization strategy, the FDA is looking towards developing next-generation data centers. In a request for information (RFI) posted July 9, the FDA said it is ‘seeking information and input from the [private sector] for planning purposes for modernization, transformation and innovations for reengaging the FDA’s Next Generation Data Center efforts.’”
“As part of its next-generation data center efforts, the FDA is looking to achieve:
- ‘Innovative Technological solutions (examples include data center consolidation for cost-efficient cloud and colocation facilities; advances in IT infrastructure to support workload diversity, scalability, and unified management; software-defined networking and modern data architecture to support resiliency and agility; DevSecOps.)
- Substantial systems and process performance improvements
- Demonstrative reduction in unit costs, operating costs, and overall cost savings
- Simplification of the environment to one that is easy to operate and agile to maintain, upgrade, and scale to meet changing business needs…’” Read the full article here.
Source: FDA Issues RFI for its Next-Gen Data Center Efforts – By Kate Polit, July 13, 2020. MeriTalk.
