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Fighting crime with technology 

In today’s world, it’s no longer enough for police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and others who are first to arrive at the scene of an emergency to simply respond to calls for help. To perform their jobs effectively, first-responders need to know where crimes or incidents are likely to occur so they can anticipate problems and focus their efforts.

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Cambridgeshire Constabulary disrupts traditional approaches to policing 

Chief Constable’s singular vision, a constabulary’s commitment to technology and an innovative software company combined to create game-changing new software for Officers. Shown in public for the first time at the Home Office Security and Policing exhibition, the solution – built end-to-end with Microsoft technologies – created quite an impression.

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Efficient government operations 

With the Microsoft Government Cloud Platform, a dedicated, end-to-end cloud platform specifically designed to meet rigorous government demands, governments at all levels can operate more efficiently and cost-effectively.

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Women mayors growing and greening cities 

Last week, as the US celebrated Women’s Equality Day, we were inspired to look into what female mayors are accomplishing around the world. What we found impressed us, so we thought we should share more about these influential women who are moving their cities forward in innovative and groundbreaking ways.

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Transforming cities through technological innovation 

As we strive to bring about cities that are safer, smarter, and more sustainable, technology can play a big role. From cloud-based solutions to mobile applications to big data, technology is gradually transforming governments into smart communities that operate very efficiently and economically.

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The future of government 

Imagine a world where everything from roads to bridges to airplanes are maintained just in advance of them breaking down. A world in which sensors alert public safety agencies of safety hazards before they erupt into disasters.

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Mobile solutions give educators new ways to streamline data management 

emAPP designs innovative solutions that organizations can use within their existing infrastructures to help solve business challenges. In recent years, they've used this approach to help schools manage student information more effectively, which improves school safety and streamlines daily operations.

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Proactive approaches to policing 

The recent slew of high-profile police incidents across the United States has led to demands for greater police accountability, and law enforcement agencies are responding by developing more effective and proactive approaches to policing. In 2015 alone, public safety and justice are expected to spend an estimated $7.3 billion on technology, according to a recent article by e.Republic.