| The Land Registry is implementing a Change Programme
aiming at bringing to its customers an efficient, unified registration
service for the whole territory. At the core of the transformation
lies a streamlined business process, supported by an Integrated Registration
Information System (IRIS) replacing the existing fragmented computer
systems. Upon implementation of the changes, a single, centralised
registry and new organisation structure will be put in place.
The main development phase of IRIS was completed by October 2003.
Since then we have been putting the new information management system
through a stringent test programme. The test programme involves
proving of individual functions; system integration; trial of the
whole system; and refinement of functions and user interfaces. This
part of the programme was not completed within the year as expected.
At the end of March 2004 the system migration stage had not yet
commenced, nor had the legal process for bringing the remaining
parts of the Land Registration (Amendment) Ordinance 2002, which
provides the legal framework for the unified registry structure,
into effect. Our current expectation is that the IRIS system and
central registration can be implemented in the last quarter of 2004.
Staff throughout the department will be using IRIS in their work.
They are being provided with comprehensive user training. The training
programme includes classes conducted in a training room specially
designed for the purpose and hands-on practice sessions to allow
users to get acquainted with the new functionality and operations.
For our customers, a demonstration and tutorial kit will be available
on the Registry's website well in advance of the live-run.
Strategic Change and IT Renewal
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