We wanted to move beyond email on the BlackBerry smartphones to see how mobile technology could really impact workflow. To do that, we built solutions for several institutional services – from police to emergency services - Eldon Amoroso, Senior Director

Business Challenge

The City of London, a mid-sized Canadian city, has a forward-looking mandate to explore how wireless technology can improve the way cities are run. They want to test and deploy several wireless solutions to help simplify and improve the way the community is served by various city services.

Solution

  • Worked with a third party to create a custom application to give police officers remote access to crime databases
  • Developed a GPS-based emergency management application to track and respond to dangerous spills and emergencies
  • Implemented a wireless contact directory for city employees

    Results

    • City officials communicate better
    • Improvements to police and emergency response
    • Security features meet required standards
    • Reputation as forward-thinking government grows
    Industry Government, Public Safety/Law Enforcement
    Region Americas
    Company Size Medium-sized Organization
    Type of Solution Industry Specific Applications, Field Service
    Solution Custom Remote Crime Database Access Solution, Custom Emergency Response Solution, Wireless Contact Directory
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