For the United States Air Force, one of largest departments within the Department of Defense (DoD), having instant access to secure email and unified capabilities that enable real-time conversations can make all the difference when it comes to responding to threats at a moment’s notice or nimbly managing service-wide logistics.
From Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in North Carolina to Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Oakland Police Department in California, law enforcement agencies are transforming with modern mobile and cloud technologies, enabling their success.
In the courtroom, battlefield, operations center, or at the scene of an incident, public safety and justice workers need devices such as rugged laptops and tablets they can rely on.
Many government employees may be eligible for the Microsoft Home Use Program (HUP), which allows qualified employees to purchase and download a single copy of Microsoft Office software on their home computer for just $9.95!
The defense market for technology is unique in its demand for reliability in extreme conditions and a long lifecycle that will keep technology operating in the field with a minimum of upgrades.
The California Department of Justice issued a determination that Microsoft Azure Government complies with the FBI’s CJIS standards for handling criminal justice information in the cloud.
The technology needs of defense and national security agencies have shifted greatly in the last decade – but too often the military and industry are not on the same page when they talk about development and acquisition.
The threat picture for law enforcement is changing rapidly – and in a borderless, constantly evolving society, new trends require new solutions to ensure the protection of citizens.
Police investigations depend on data, and ensuring that the data is accurate and readily available to police in the field is a powerful way to make officers more productive and help them in ensuring the safety of our communities.
