October - 20186GOVERNMENT CIO OUTLOOKEDITORIALA New Dimension to National SecurityInnovative technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, IoT, and augmented reality have completely transformed security operations for businesses and governments alike. For the department of homeland security (DHS), this has meant implementing sophisticated solutions to counter terrorism and threats, and support law enforcement initiatives. The DHS has already embraced these technologies for real time horizon scanning, data mining for threats and advanced forensics.For enhanced surveillance, the DHS is making use of state of the art cameras that use high tech systems and IP technology with advanced features such as chemical and bio detection, facial recognition, license plate readers and motion detection. Similarly, augmented reality is of great use when it comes to training and modeling through simulation of real life scenarios to improve problem solving capabilities of the DHS especially for remote environments.Another technology that is significantly changing the game for the DHS is robotics. By employing emergency response robots, the DHS can perform specific mission tasks without risking the lives of individuals. The proliferation of new ground, aerial and aquatic robots are promising advanced capabilities that will further support the government to strengthen the resilience of communities while reducing fatalities, injuries, and property loss.Highlighting the prominent technologies and solutions in the homeland security arena, we have curated content for this edition by bringing together a plethora of service providers, changing trends, and need of the hour. We hope the valuable insights from industry thought-leaders and the innovative solutions from leading as well as emerging companies featured in this edition will help you in making informed decisions for your security endeavors.Let us know your thoughts.Copyright © 2018 Valley Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.OCTOBER-01-2018October- 01 - 2018, volume 04 - 06 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. Managing EditorBecky Graham Editorial StaffVisualizerIssac GeorgeAnil KumarHomeland Security SpecialSalesDowel Jonesdowel@govciooutlook.com510-371-0422Contact usEmailPhone:510 230 0396, Fax:510-894-8405sales@govciooutlook.comeditor@govciooutlook.commarketing@govciooutlook.comAlex D'SouzaJade RayKhyati DubalAaron Pierce Jasmine McHardy Joshua Parker To subscribe to Government CIO OutlookVisit www.govciooutlook.com Becky Graham Managing Editoreditor@govciooutlook.com*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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