The safety and security challenges experienced by criminal justice, defence and security professionals cannot be solved by technology alone. However, powerful computer and communications technology increases the chances that individuals and organisations – police and fire professionals, intelligence analysts, customs officers, soldiers on the ground, sailors at sea and pilots in the air – will be successful in their critical operations.

At Microsoft, we provide the software platform to enable and improve citizen and public safety and security at local, regional and national levels through innovative technology and partnerships.

Key Business Challenges

Microsoft and our partners support the efforts of public safety and national security agencies to create more responsive, effective public services. We help enable transformation through technology for public safety and national security professionals in four key areas:

To find out more about how IT is enabling transformation in the public sector, download our white paper:

Microsoft’s Criminal Justice, Defence and Security Team Graham Harrop heads up a team of dedicated staff who focus on the needs of Microsoft’s criminal justice, defence and security customers, including the Ministry of Defence, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, the Security Services, the Home Office, the Crown Prosecution Service, HM Prison Service, the National Probation Service, the Courts Service, Criminal Justice Information Technology, and the police forces of England, Scotland and Wales. The team has grown significantly over the last few years as Microsoft technologies have grown in popularity within this sector. They work closely with our partners to help you identify the best technology solution to meet the need for more efficient delivery of public safety and national security to UK citizens.

Resources

The 5th Annual Microsoft MOD Security Summit was held at the MOD Main Building in Whitehall, London on January 22-23. You can view and download a selection of the presentations from the Summit here:

If you require additional information on any of the technologies covered in the Microsoft MOD Security Summit 2008 or, if you attended and the presentation you are seeking is not available here, please email: lrg@microsoft.com

Contact Us

If you are trying to address any of these business challenges, or any others where technology could have a role to play, talk to us first. We have many success stories across the UK and the world, and the experience and expertise to help you select and implement a cost-effective solution that meets your needs now and in the future.

For more information, contact us at ukhds@microsoft.com

Find a Partner

Microsoft’s certified network of highly trained partners has the business and technical knowledge to help you implement a solution that works effectively in your environment.