User Interface Display Platform Decision Matrix
Options
Here is the option comparison matrix with a benefits row added at the bottom:
Option 1: CDC Data Hub Legacy Intranet (Upgraded Cove)
Scope: Use React components to upgrade the existing Cove enteprise platform (5-10x slower than option 3)
Option 2: CDC Data Hub Legacy Intranet (WCMS)
Scope: No new user interface development
Option 3: CDC Data Hub Modern React
Scope: Use React components to build a new user interface - quick and dirty
Dimension | Option 1: CDC Data Hub Legacy Intranet (Upgraded Cove) | Option 2: CDC Data Hub Legacy Intranet (WCMS) | Option 3: CDC Data Hub Modern React |
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Cost | • Lower upgrade costs • Existing infrastructure utilization • Training costs for new features | • Lower initial investment • No cost other than inefficiency • Standard maintenance costs | • Lower initial development cost • Modern infrastructure investment • Reduced long-term maintenance costs |
Timeliness | • Medium implementation timeline • Gradual feature rollout • Familiar upgrade process | • Quick initial deployment • Rapid updates possible • Flexible implementation | • Rapid development possible • Quick feature implementation • Modern deployment pipeline |
Resources | • Existing team expertise • Minimal additional staffing • Standard maintenance team | • Current team capability • Minimal training needed • Standard support staff | • React expertise required • Modern DevOps practices • Updated skill set needed |
Maintenance & Controllability | • Established procedures • Known system limitations • Predictable update cycle | • Direct content management • Immediate updates possible • Built-in version control | • Component-based updates • Modern state management • Flexible architecture |
Dependencies | • Cove platform stability • Legacy system compatibility • Existing security framework | • WCMS platform stability • JSON automation tools • Content workflow systems | • React ecosystem • Modern hosting platform • CI/CD pipeline |
Benefits | • Leverages existing infrastructure and team expertise • Gradual feature updates to manage complexity • Familiar upgrade and maintenance processes | • Lower upfront costs and faster initial deployment • Flexible content management and rapid updates • Automation potential to reduce ongoing expenses | • Modern, scalable architecture with reduced long-term maintenance • Rapid development and feature implementation capabilities • Flexible, component-based approach to updates |