Microsoft in Government - Worldwide Edition Issue 5 : May 2, 2006
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Public Safety and Security:Making integrated, mission-critical information more accessibleMeeting the responsibility of public safety today requires unprecedented collaboration between relevant organisations at all levels. The lack of interoperability between information systems had become a serious barrier to the information sharing required to prevent crime and acts of terrorism and to respond quickly to natural disasters and other emergencies. For many governments it is now a top priority to adopt and develop interoperability frameworks and strategies to better integrate the communications systems of all agencies involved in providing public safety and security. More... <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4865159>
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News & Highlights
Computing will accelerate a new era of scientific discovery, say Microsoft Research Cambridge and top scientists <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4865148> Microsoft Research Cambridge, in association with 34 distinguished scientists, have published a set of new findings that indicate advances in computing are set to radically transform science and play a critical role in tackling key global challenges, from the environment and energy to medicine and health. The report 'Towards 2020 Science,' is the first to comprehensively analyse the potential of computer science to transform the way science is conducted to the year 2020 and beyond. 'Towards 2020 Science' calls upon the science and computer science communities as well as policy-makers and education leaders to support this revolutionary shift.
Bill Gates shares vision for new generation business solutions that power the people-ready business <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4865149> At Convergence 2006, Bill Gates, Chairman and Chief Software Architect, Microsoft, described how Microsoft helps customers improve results with bridging business processes and practices. The convergence of systems with personal productivity software tailored for specific employee roles will enable people-ready business. Gates observed that digitization of the global economy, evolution in the way people work, and breakthroughs in software development are among the trends driving this opportunity for Microsoft, its partners, and its customers.
Microsoft targets cyber-criminals with launch of Global Phishing Enforcement Initiative <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4865150> At a technology debate in Brussels, hosted by the European Internet Services Providers Association, and co-sponsored by Interpol, Neil Holloway, President, Microsoft Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), unveiled a global law enforcement campaign that will the target cyber-criminals behind phishing attacks. Microsoft Corp. announced that by the end of June 2006 it will have initiated legal actions on more than 100 cases in EMEA against individuals suspected of committing online fraud.
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Case Studies Learn how Microsoft technology is helping government customers increase productivity and improve collaboration and communication.
Paris firefighters build emergency management solution and slash alarm response times <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4865151> Responding to almost 1,200 emergency calls a day, the fire-fighters of Paris must respond as quickly as possible, and communicate and work with the utmost efficiency. Committed to using the best available technology, fire-fighters are creating SYNTIA 2, an integrated response management solution, using the Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 development system, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, and other Microsoft products and technologies. The integration between Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005 allows developers to work with high productivity, delivering results rapidly. With the life-critical application, SYNTIA 2 can achieve record-low response times of less than one minute from call pickup to dispatch, integrate all critical information and communication systems, and fire-fighters can use their resources for best impact in delivering high quality services.
Smart Beat pilot significantly increases the efficiency of police officers <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4865152> Modern police forces have a range of information tools available, but they can rarely be accessed directly when on the beat. To increase the time that its police spend on the beat, rather than on their radios communicating back to base, or in the office filling in forms, Thames Valley Police is piloting a mobile system based on Windows Mobile 2003 for Pocket PC. The Smart Beat system is already delivering significant time savings to the force, with each user making an estimated 60 per cent more vehicle and people checks. Instead of the three minutes it took previously, each check now takes about 20 seconds.
Central Scotland Police cuts maintenance costs 30 per cent by replacing Linux desktop <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4865153> With many new policing challenges ahead, Central Scotland Police reviewed its IT infrastructure based on Linux and StarOffice. After the review, the force signed a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement to migrate to Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Windows Server 2003. The migration will save up to 30 per cent of the maintenance budget and 25 percent of staff time. By using Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2003, the force will avoid spending £100,000 (U.S.D $191,000) on Freedom of Information Act compliance. The solution will support the police modernisation agenda, help introduce more flexible working by front-line officers, and permit them to better engage with its criminal justice partners.
Lausanne Police gain 99.999 per cent uptime with new command and control solution <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4865154> The Municipal Police of Lausanne, Switzerland needed a system to improve its handling of operational information, including command and control, communication, and management support. Getronics, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Enterprise Systems, supplied its computer aided dispatch and integrated communication (CADIC) system running on Microsoft Windows and achieved a higher availability of 99.999 per cent. CADIC helps the police respond in real time to emergencies, and achieve faster response times for the public which helps saves lives.
Ministry improves file replication, and cuts two days of worker downtime per month <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4865155> The Austrian Ministry of the Interior provides law enforcement and security services, manages police and border control, and coordinates response to problems such as drug trafficking and terrorism. After pruning its countrywide server computer holdings from 1,500 to 500 and upgrading the servers to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1, the ministry was poised to take advantage of the file replication efficiencies of Windows Server 2003 R2. With this solution the ministry has improved the reliability of routine software updates between central and branch office servers, and restored at least two days per month of productivity to IT staff and police officers.
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Microsoft Partner Spotlight Motorola <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4865160> is a global communications leader that provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. In the home, car, workplace and everything else, seamless mobility means you can access the people, things and information you need while on the go. Seamless mobility harnesses the power of technology convergence and allows for smarter, faster, cost-effective and flexible communication. In 2005, Microsoft and Motorola announced an alliance to provide marketing and development support to deliver next-generation software applications to law enforcement, first responder and criminal justice customers.
Hicom Business Solutions <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4865161> was formed with the specific purpose of providing high quality, professional risk management and crime reduction software solutions. Microsoft Certified Partner, Hicom has many years of relevant expertise in the field of crime reduction gained from academic research, the police and the retail fraud prevention services. Hicom supply 'off-the-shelf' and tailored software solutions, that are flexible, scalable and supported by a network of experienced consultants using the latest technologies who can help implement enhanced risk management practices, policies and procedures.
Voxiva <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4865162> is a global provider of practical information solutions to enhance public safety, strengthen health care, and improve government service delivery. Its clients work in diverse environments, often beyond the reach of the Internet, so Voxiva's solutions leverage the world's 2 billion mobile phones as well as fixed-line phones, PCs, PDAs and other technologies to cast a much broader reach than Internet-only solutions. The Voxiva Citizen Net solution provides local governments with a powerful tool to engage directly with citizens to track and respond to crime and emergency situations more effectively.
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