Application Summary

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The need for integration and data sharing is evident every day in today's public enterprise. During a disaster or widespread emergency, this need is multiplied and is combined with the need for a timely and professional response.

STEPs provides a phased approach for any public authority or large facility manager to implement a clearly defined plan to converge unstructured data into a centralized "datamart" to improve operational efficiency and information sharing for routine workflows and to address the needs of emergency planning, response, and recovery. Each STEP yields tangible results that serve as blueprints for action and a record of the existing condition.

• STEP 1 delivers a gap analysis and a deployment plan.
• STEP 2 creates an information architecture and application environment
• STEP 3 results in deployment.

The underlying methodology provides for "quick wins" where early actions (such as building or sharing data, developing or distributing an existing applications more broadly, or expanding dialogue between diverse responders) yield immediate benefits.