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Embracing Innovative CRM for More Effective Citizen Safety

Two recent announcements show how the Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform provides unique value to law enforcement and public safety agencies
2013-05-09 | Ayrianne Davis, Dynamics Lead, Worldwide Public Sector

Command and Control Systems Support Lifesaving Citizen Services in Sweden

How the Swedish County Ambulance Service embraced new collaborative technology for faster incident response and safer communities
2013-04-30 | Martin Slijkhuis, Public Safety and National Security Industry Lead, Microsoft Western Europe

You get what you pay for: the security risks of pirated software

Cyber piracy exposes international defense organizations to growing and volatile threats
2013-04-19 | D.A. Harris, Regional Director for Public Safety and National Security, Middle East and Africa

Can you hear me now? Police organizations take steps toward a “conversation society”

How law enforcement agencies are transforming command and control for improved domain awareness and safer citizens
2013-04-17 | Martin Slijkhuis, Public Safety and National Security Industry Lead, Microsoft Western Europe

Debunking the myth of law enforcement data and embracing “Consumerization of IT”

Chief Constable Simon Parr explains how BYOD opens new doors for efficiency and productivity in the public sector.
2013-04-12 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Mobile platforms, collaboration, cyber crime, cyber security, social media, big data, and tight budgets

Senior executives gathered at the Worldwide Forum and Advisory Council to discuss the future of public safety technology. Learn more about the hot topics that captured the discussion.
2013-04-05 | Dr. Andrew Hawkins, Managing Director, Public Safety and Justice, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft Corporation

The future of public sector technology: A look inside the Microsoft Institute for Advanced Technology in Governments

Learn more about the emerging trends and issues that will shape the future of international public safety and national security agencies
2013-04-02 | Robert Hayes, Senior Fellow, Microsoft Institute for Advanced Technology in Governments

New software is secure software: The risk of holding on to Windows XP

Why upgrading is a necessity for your productivity, efficiency, IT management and security
2013-03-22 | Mark Whittington, General Manager, Worldwide Public Safety and National Security

Mining social media for law enforcement intelligence

Open source data can provide incredible insights for law enforcement officials with the right tools for information management
2013-03-14 | Sergio Ortega Cruz, Worldwide Industry Solution Manager, Public Safety and National Security

New solutions support planning, relief, and recovery in the face of natural disasters

Learn how technology supported three very different efforts to strengthen and rebuild global communities
2013-03-07 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Modern cities demand modern public safety solutions

Cities, towns and communities around the world are turning to technology to keep citizens safe, explains Dr. Andrew Hawkins
2013-02-27 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Live from IDEX: Situational awareness is the key to public safety and national security

Global Security Operations Centers support a common operational picture that’s critical to national defense
2013-02-20 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Live from IDEX: Groundbreaking technology that’s changing national defense

A peek into the technology and partner solutions on display this year at IDEX 2013
2013-02-15 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Defense needs in the Middle East are rapidly evolving

Leaders gather this month in Abu Dhabi to discuss the latest land, sea and air technology at IDEX 2013
2013-02-14 | D.A. Harris, Regional Director for Public Safety and National Security, Middle East and Africa

Three tech necessities for global defense in 2013

Out of the evolving demands, three trends have emerged as critical for mission success in the coming year
2013-02-12 | Mark Whittington, General Manager, Worldwide Public Safety and National Security

The revolution will be optimized: technology for the next generation of public safety and national defence

Windows 8 redefines security, mobility and productivity on land, at sea and in the air.
2013-02-08 | Wayne Phillips, Industry Lead, Public Safety and National Security business, Microsoft EMEA

Information – The Lifeblood of Policing

Law enforcement agencies turn to on-premise, cloud-based and mobile solutions to drive enhanced intelligence and accelerated investigation-led lifecycles
2013-01-25 | Dr. Andrew Hawkins, Managing Director, Public Safety and Justice, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft Corporation

“Locking up” the digital generation

Correctional facilities leverage technology to drive transformation for a new generation
2013-01-22 | Sergio Ortega Cruz, Worldwide Industry Solution Manager, Public Safety and National Security

Turning to mobile technology when disaster strikes

New app helps citizens connect, donate and volunteer
2013-01-17 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

67 counties, 1 platform: Improving citizen safety through better collaboration and productivity

Unified Case Management and Dynamics CRM reform a statewide criminal justice system
2013-01-16 | Ayrianne Davis, Dynamics Lead, Worldwide Public Sector

Mission-driven technology platforms bring better resources for military operations

See how national defense and public safety organizations are meeting critical requirements through customized technology solutions
2013-01-10 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Highlights from the Year in Public Safety and National Security – Part 2

Celebrating the first anniversary of On Safety and Defense with our favorite moments from the past year
2013-01-09 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Business continuity proves critical to small businesses affected by Sandy

How two companies weathered the superstorm with help from automated disaster recovery technology
2012-12-19 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Santa Claus is coming to town!

Microsoft teams up with NORAD to support an old holiday tradition in a brand new way
2012-12-18 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

It’s your desktop, in your pocket

The Next Phase in Mobility Offers Freedom from Our Devices
2012-12-11 | Marco Manuello, Windows and Device Strategy lead for Worldwide Public Sector

Redefining defense logistics for a new era

Defense organizations look to cross-domain collaboration, supply chain interoperability, and standardization among PLM processes to drive efficiencies in an age of austerity.
2012-12-06 | Martin Slijkhuis, Public Safety and National Security Industry Lead, Microsoft Western Europe

The evolution of policing in a caring society

Emerging technology meets the modern day police force to maximize resources and improve information sharing
2012-11-29 | Martin Slijkhuis, Public Safety and National Security Industry Lead, Microsoft Western Europe

Highlights from the Year in Public Safety and National Security – Part 1

Our pick for five top public safety and national security events and trends in 2012.
2012-11-21 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Safeguarding Citizens from All Walks of Life

A new white paper on modern technology solutions for integrated safety and justice
2012-11-15 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

It’s a Windows 8 World: What the New OS Means for Public Safety and National Defense Organizations

New operating system delivers improved data security, increased mobility and unprecedented flexibility for a more productive workforce at home, at the office and anywhere around the world.
2012-11-13 | Mark Whittington, General Manager, Worldwide Public Safety and National Security

The future of integrated justice

New technologies for judicial organizations open the door for improved collaboration, efficiency and public service.
2012-11-08 | Dr. Andrew Hawkins, Managing Director, Public Safety and Justice, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft Corporation

PhotoDNA Launches in Taiwan

Learn how Taiwan became the first Asian country to join Internet service providers (ISP) in the fight against online child exploitation.
2012-11-06 | Hope Ong, Senior Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs, Microsoft Taiwan

Cyber Security Awareness all year long

Some thoughts on National Cyber Security Awareness Month for international agencies.
2012-10-31 | Dan Bourgoin, Senior Director, Public Safety and National Security Partners

Jumpstart your Windows 8 experience

News, resources and tools to help public sector agencies start learning about the groundbreaking new Windows 8 operating system.
2012-10-30 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Thailand uses big data to fight human trafficking

Learn how Thailand’s Department of Special Investigations (DSI) uses big data analysis to fight human trafficking and other crimes.
2012-10-23 | Mahesh Punyamurthula , Worldwide Industry Technology Strategist

Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit tackles internet crime

The Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit is transforming the fight against cyber crime. Read some of the highlights and top headlines from last year.
2012-10-11 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Safety and security at a port of entry

Chicago O’Hare Airport is the focus of this video presentation about the development of a comprehensive safety and security system that helped the airport gain efficiencies while meeting security requirements.
2012-10-10 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Cloud, cyber, Windows 8 and more

ISU EMEA kicks off in Rome on October 9. Find out what Microsoft executives will be talking about at this week’s event.
2012-10-08 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Real impact for better national security

Microsoft is collaborating with partners and military organizations around the world to provide innovative technology solutions that increase efficiencies and productivity in military and defense, and ultimately help protect global citizens’ safety.
2012-09-27 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Emergency mass communications: The next generation

Find out how unified communications vehicles can help enable more timely, bidirectional communications in the field during man-made and natural events and disasters.
2012-09-20 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Improving citizen safety with streamlined processes

Microsoft solutions empower disaster response, child protection, and criminal justice agencies worldwide. Watch this video to see how we're creating real impact for better public safety and justice.
2012-09-14 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

For Microsoft Global Security the Cloud changes everything

Find out how Microsoft Global Security is leveraging the Cloud to increase productivity while ensuring the safety of Microsoft employees.
2012-09-04 | Mike Howard, Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Corporate citizenship: Disaster and humanitarian response

Find out how Microsoft is helping communities respond and recover from natural disasters.
2012-08-23 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

How big is big data – and what can we do with it?

Read this summary of the Microsoft brief on big data solutions that can help national security organizations produce actionable insights from structured and unstructured data.
2012-08-17 | Mahesh Punyamurthula , Worldwide Industry Technology Strategist

Two innovative technology solutions that use social media to improve citizen safety

Find out how citizen outreach programs can help government better serve communities.
2012-08-08 | Dr. Andrew Hawkins, Managing Director, Public Safety and Justice, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft Corporation

And the 2012 Public Safety & National Security Partner of the Year is…

Find out who was presented with the award at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference.
2012-08-01 | Dan Bourgoin, Senior Director, Public Safety and National Security Partners

Protecting domestic violence victims through technology: Dynamics CRM supports the Generalitat of Catalonia, Spain

Learn more from this case study demonstrating how technology is having real impact on improved citizen safety.
2012-07-26 | Ayrianne Davis, Dynamics Lead, Worldwide Public Sector

Greetings from WPC 2012

Find out what's happening at this annual gathering of Microsoft global partners.
2012-07-11 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Cyber safety perspectives from Microsoft on Government

Find out how the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit is helping governments and international organizations investigate and stop cybercrime worldwide.
2012-07-02 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

The Best Blogs in National Defense

Defence IQ announces its 2012 blogging awards recipients.
2012-06-25 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Microsoft team awards grants to help combat human trafficking through technology

Find out how Microsoft Research and the Digital Crimes Unit are supporting innovation to combat online child exploitation.
2012-06-19 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

UN Global Pulse, HunchWorks leverage big data analytics to help populations in extreme poverty

Find out how big data is helping some of the world’s most underprivileged populations.
2012-06-14 | Mahesh Punyamurthula , Worldwide Industry Technology Strategist

Five Twitter feeds you should be following

Find out which Twitter feeds we are following lately for analysis and commentary on issues of national security and public safety.
2012-06-11 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Innovative public safety solution launches in India and Southeast Asia

Find out how to use technology to create actionable intelligence with fusion centers.
2012-06-05 | Guy Ron, National Security & Public Safety Industry Manager, Asia Region

Promoting partnership and innovation at WPC 2012

Find out what’s on the agenda at this year’s annual Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference.
2012-05-31 | Dan Bourgoin, Senior Director, Public Safety and National Security Partners

Sharing the responsibility for a secure critical infrastructure

Learn how to incorporate security into the application development lifecycle to help in defend your critical infrastructure assets.
2012-05-30 | Lori Woehler , Senior Director, WWPS Security

Is Public Sector CRM the key to better, safer societies?

Find out what experts had to say about CRM at the Enhanced Citizen Engagement Workshop in Malaysia.
2012-05-10 | Dan Bourgoin, Senior Director, Public Safety and National Security Partners

Portugal joins nations coordinating to fight cyber crime

Find out how Microsoft is helping the Portugal government defense against national cyber crime.
2012-05-09 | Martin Slijkhuis, Public Safety and National Security Industry Lead, Microsoft Western Europe

Technology in support of safer democracy

Find out what was said about the relationship between open government and public safety at the OGP annual meeting.
2012-05-03 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

European leaders discuss the future of cyber safety

Find out what industry experts will discuss at an upcoming forum on cybersecurity and digital crimes.
2012-05-01 | Martin Slijkhuis, Public Safety and National Security Industry Lead, Microsoft Western Europe

Public safety demands secure collaboration

Find out about new security updates to improve public safety collaboration.
2012-04-26 | Martin Slijkhuis, Public Safety and National Security Industry Lead, Microsoft Western Europe

Cloud doesn’t have to be scary – Even in national security

Find out how private clouds enable you to you reap the cost-savings and efficiency benefits of cloud computing without sacrificing security.
2012-04-24 | D.A. Harris, Regional Director for Public Safety and National Security, Middle East and Africa

Emerging national approaches to cybersecurity

Find out how to shape an integrated cybersecurity strategy.
2012-04-19 | Lori Woehler , Senior Director, WWPS Security

Cloud and mobility: The key technologies to disaster recovery

Find out how some nations have maintained communication and collaboration capabilities during times of crisis.
2012-04-17 | Claire Bonilla , Senior Director Microsoft Disaster Response

Social media’s role in emergency response

Find out how public safety agencies are leveraging social media tools to keep citizens informed.
2012-04-10 | Dan Bourgoin, Senior Director, Public Safety and National Security Partners

Public safety leaders to discuss international event management and more at Brazil’s LAAD Security Conference

Find out about the creative technology solutions Microsoft and our national security partners will be talking about at this public safety conference.
2012-04-05 | Jorge López , Industry Manager, Public Safety and National Security, Microsoft Latin America

Supporting global law enforcement in the fight against online child sexual exploitation

Find out how Microsoft solutions are empowering law enforcement to rescue victims and prosecute child abusers.
2012-04-03 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Using supply chain management to bolster cost efficiency

Find out about an upcoming event where you can meet with peers to learn how they are saving money with minimum risk exposure.
2012-03-29 | Martin Slijkhuis, Public Safety and National Security Industry Lead, Microsoft Western Europe

Why transparency in the cloud matters

Find out how to assess cloud providers’ privacy practices to ensure the highest standards in data protection.
2012-03-27 | Kellie Ann Chainier, Director of Office Regulatory and Policy Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector

2012 Worldwide Public Safety Symposium hits new attendance, media coverage, and social media records

Find out what happened at this annual gathering of public safety and national security thought leaders and practitioners.
2012-03-23 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Taming big data to improve national security

Find out how we’re incorporating big data capability and compatibility into national security solutions to help governments protect themselves and their communities.
2012-03-15 | Mahesh Punyamurthula , Worldwide Industry Technology Strategist

The right information at the right time

Find out what steps you can take to get the right information into the hands of those who can help protect your company, or your nation.
2012-03-14 | Mark Whittington, General Manager, Worldwide Public Safety and National Security

Digital Crimes and Public Safety

Find out how we are working through partnerships and legal and technical breakthroughs to turn the tables on cybercrime.
2012-03-13 | Bill Harmon, Associate General Counsel, Digital Crimes Unit

Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia Police Department turns to Windows Phone App for citizen communications

See how this innovative police department is deploying the latest technology to support citizen safety.
2012-03-06 | Dr. Andrew Hawkins, Managing Director, Public Safety and Justice, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft Corporation

World Economic Forum explores emerging cybersecurity challenges, solutions

Find out what the experts had to say about cybersecurity in Davos last month.
2012-03-01 | Martin Slijkhuis, Public Safety and National Security Industry Lead, Microsoft Western Europe

Empowering public safety through mobile technology

Find out how some countries are using mobile technology to transform national security.
2012-02-21 | Dr. Andrew Hawkins, Managing Director, Public Safety and Justice, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft Corporation

Improving military logistics with secure collaboration and private clouds

Find out how creating a defense logistics collaboration environment within a secure private cloud infrastructure could help you keep technology current - ultimately promoting mission success.
2012-02-14 | Martin Slijkhuis, Public Safety and National Security Industry Lead, Microsoft Western Europe

Social media presents challenges, opportunities for public safety

Find out how social media is helping law enforcement agencies collect crime-related information from citizens in real-time, while offering another critical channel for distributing public safety alerts.
2012-02-08 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

In Latin America’s public safety landscape, technology is "the" tool

Find out how these countries are using technology to address public safety and national security challenges.
2012-02-02 | Jorge López , Industry Manager, Public Safety and National Security, Microsoft Latin America

Tracking extremist chatter online: Connecting the dots

Find out how intelligence technologies enable national security leaders to monitor and respond to rogue online activity.
2012-01-27 | D.A. Harris, Regional Director for Public Safety and National Security, Middle East and Africa

Fourth Worldwide Public Safety Symposium slated for March 13-15 in the U.S.

Learn more about this event, dedicated to helping public safety professionals leverage technology to improve disaster response efforts.
2012-01-24 | Dr. Andrew Hawkins, Managing Director, Public Safety and Justice, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft Corporation

Seeing the big picture: Before and after a disaster

Using geospatial technology to respond effectively to natural disasters.
2012-01-20 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Nations turn to technology to bolster disaster preparedness and response

Find out how lessons learned in 2011 are changing the way countries apply emerging technologies to execute disaster recovery plans.
2012-01-17 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Digitizing the crime scene

Learn how technologies once reserved for fictional hit TV shows like NCIS and CSI are making their way into actual investigations, revolutionizing law enforcement’s ability to collect and analyze essential crime scene data.
2012-01-06 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Fighting crime with technology: The Microsoft Digital Crime Unit is on the case

Find out how the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit is helping law enforcement and public security agencies worldwide.
2011-12-28 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Catching criminals with Kinect

Learn how Kinect is changing the game in Public Safety and National Security.
2011-12-21 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Technology support for soldiers, on and off the battlefield

In addition to helping defense organizations leverage technology to support troop operations, Microsoft is also helping soldiers off the battlefield with software training to support their transition to civilian life. Learn how.
2011-12-16 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Welcome to Microsoft on Safety and Defense!

Today we’re launching the Microsoft on Safety and Defense blog to start valuable discussions on the trends, challenges, and technologies impacting global public safety and national security.
2011-12-12 | Jennifer Steele, Senior Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector