An IBM Red Guide that I co-authored was published this week. It is one of a Smarter Cities Series: A Foundation for Understanding IBM Smarter Cities.
In the Red Guide, Understanding the IBM Approach to Public Safety, we state the IBM approach to Smarter Public Safety® is through investment in reusable and open standards-based technologies that enable improved information and intelligence sharing among private and public safety agencies. Through improved planning, system integration and collaboration, public service providers can better protect citizens while lowering the risk of loss to public and private infrastructure.
The IBM Smarter Public Safety approach enhances preparedness and situational awareness. It also enables a more effective response through the smarter use of resources. This approach further suggests investment in information sharing and analytics to extract greater insight and value from existing information repository investments. The application of analytic tools and information sharing provides public safety agencies with the insight and intelligence required to prevent or reduce the risk of public safety issues.
It was a an exciting opportunity to work with such a deeply experienced group of subject matter experts in the development of this IBM Red Guide.
