NIEM provides a foundation for information exchange that improves effectiveness and efficiency of government.
NIEM improves the way information is exchanged throughout the nation.
NIEM enhances operational Read More |
NIEM is a mature, governed, proven model that includes a six-step lifecycle that enables information exchange interoperability.
Conduct Business Analysis and Requirements Review: This step defines Read More |
NIEM is a multi-agency information-sharing program. Intergovernmental groups representing key stakeholders play an important role in creating and sustaining partnerships. Partners can share knowledge and Read More |
NIEM currently addresses the following domains:
Biometrics
CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear)
Children, Youth, and Family Services
Cyber
Emergency Management
Government Resouces Management
Health
Human Services
Immigration
Infrastructure Protection
Intelligence
International Trade
Justice
Maritime
Screening
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Communities of interest (COIs) are groups of people (e.g., committees, working groups or technical subcommittees) who authoritatively represent their respective domains. Representatives from all relevant Read More |
The fundamental building block of NIEM is a data component. Data components are the basic business data items that describe common concepts used in general Read More |
A domain is a business enterprise that broadly reflects the agencies, units of government, operational functions, services, and information systems that are organized or affiliated Read More |
An Information Exchange Package Documentation, or IEPD, is a specification for a data exchange and defines a particular data exchange. It is a set of Read More |
A national initiative supported by the Federal government, NIEM is a means of connecting communities of people who share a common need to exchange information Read More |
NIEM’s mission is to provide a commonly understood way to connect data that improves government decision-making for the greater good.Read More |