A Strategy for Openness: Enhancing E-Records Access in New York State

Summary:

The New York State group that was told to investigate longterm storage needs in government and ODF/OOXML has produced a report. The most significant finding is that having more than one format doesn't provide increased choice. It confuses and increases complexity and costs instead. It would be better to use single, standardized formats to increase efficiency and interoperability.

A Strategy for Openness: Enhancing E-Records Access in New York State

Ars Aranea 21 May 2008 11:06

The New York State group that was told to investigate longterm storage needs in government and ODF/OOXML has produced a report. The most significant finding is that having more than one format doesn't provide increased choice. It confuses and increases complexity and costs instead. It would be better to use single, standardized formats to increase efficiency and interoperability.

Groklaw further examines the information contained in the report and provides background on its inception.

Download the report here.