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Systems Integration and Consolidation

Integrating applications to leverage centralized sources of truth reducing duplication of effort, improving productivity and accuracy.

The Systems Integration and Consolidation project will focus on streamlining and unifying critical business systems to enhance operational efficiency, data consistency, and collaboration across the Lab. By reducing system redundancies and integrating key platforms, the project aims to deliver seamless workflows, strengthened security, and better access to reliable information—laying the foundation for a more connected, agile, and efficient SLAC.

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How Systems Integration and Consolidation benefits the Lab

  • Increased productivity: Streamlined workflows reduce manual tasks, allowing teams to focus on strategic, high-value work.
  • Improved decision-making: Centralized, accurate data eliminates inconsistencies and supports data-driven decisions.
  • Enhanced collaboration: Integrated systems foster efficient cross-departmental information sharing and communication.

 

Key factors guiding the project

  • Reducing redundancies: Identify and consolidate overlapping systems and workflows to eliminate inefficiencies.
  • Secure integration: Ensure seamless, secure data exchange between platforms while maintaining system integrity.
  • Access control and data governance: Implement strong security protocols and maintain consistency across all integrated systems.

Project insights

The project focuses on integrating applications and leveraging centralized sources of truth to reduce duplication, improve productivity, and enhance decision-making across departments.

  • Minimizing redundancies: Identify and eliminate duplicate systems to streamline operations and reduce complexity.
  • Leveraging centralized data: Ensure all key systems pull data from authoritative sources, maintaining accuracy and reliability.
  • Enabling seamless system integration: Foster smooth communication and data exchange between platforms.
  • Enhancing collaboration: Improve cross-team collaboration by connecting critical systems and providing shared access to key information.
  • Optimizing productivity: Automate and streamline workflows to allow staff to focus on strategic initiatives and problem-solving.
  • Strengthening security: Enhance data protection and access control with a unified system integration and governance approach.

  

ROLEMEMBER(S)
Primary Business OwnerKevin Purcell
Project ManagerPierre Joseph
Technical LeadJay Tang

Project updates

Chief Information Officer Jon Russell in a blue shirt standing confidently in an office environment

News Article · FEBRUARY 13, 2025

From the director of IT: The Big 5 in 2025

SLAC’s "Big 5 in 2025" initiatives aim to enhance digital infrastructure, streamline workflows, and boost security and transparency. Key focus areas include HR Systems, Identity & Access, Data Transparency, Cloud Services, and Systems Integration—ensuring efficiency and supporting the lab’s evolving needs.

SLAC Today article

Hexagonal infographic on a red background highlighting the 'Big 5 in 2025' initiatives: Data Transparency, Cloud Services, Identity Management, HR Modernization, and Systems Integration.

IT Jams · February 19, 2025

Big 5 in 2025

Jon Russell, SLAC Chief Information Officer, shares insights on SLAC's ambitious transformation of its business systems through the "Big 5 in 2025" initiatives. This comprehensive modernization effort will strengthen our digital infrastructure while enhancing efficiency, security, and transparency across the lab.

IT Jams

Systems Integration and Consolidation timeline
  • Not started
    Projected Summer 2026

    Planning & analysis 

    Develop a strategy to integrate applications with the new Decision Intelligence Platform.

  • Not Started
    Projected Fall 2026

    Pilot Testing  
    Testing will begin once the Decision Intelligence Platform has been implemented.

  • Not Started
    Projected Fall 2026

    Prepare other applications for production changes 
    Prepare to implement integration strategy after pilot apps are tested.

  • Not Started
    Projected Fall 2026

    IT Jams 
    Kevin Purcell presents the Systems Integration and Consolidation project to the SLAC community.

  • Not Started
    Projected Fall 2026

    Changeover Readiness Plan 
    Develop a structured plan based on preparatory work to facilitate a seamless transition upon the availability of new data.

  • Not Started
    Projected Fall 2026

    Migration of Priority Applications 
    Move priority applications to the new data source.

  • Not Started
    Projected 2027

    Migration of  Remaining Custom Legacy Downstream Systems 
    After the Decision Intelligence Platform is live and high-priority applications supporting Big 5 are done.