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In this paper we discuss the opportunities and constraints of deploying large-scale identification technology solutions to enhance the safety of moving people and goods between borders.

A paradox lies at the heart of the task of our courts. On the one hand, courts exist to uphold timeless values of impartiality, dignity and fairness. On the other hand, they do so while responding to demands from legislators, litigants and citizens that require them to administer justice faster and better with flat or declining budgets. Courts, in other words, must uphold timeless values in a dynamic environment.

Document management, while offering numerous benefits for today’s public sector organization, is rife with risks — risks that must be managed to ensure a successful project. In addition to the usual software engineering and project management challenges that are common to all new implementations, there are also issues peculiar to document management.

Justice agencies throughout the world increasingly recognize the importance of integrating their information systems in order to share mission-critical data, documents, images, and transactions at key decision points. The need to electronically share accurate and complete information in a timely and secure manner is driven by the operational requirements of justice agencies at the local, state, federal and international levels.

The ‘current state’ enterprise is unprepared for the security ramifications of global changes and must redefine its security posture via a holistic risk management approach that spans people, goods and assets, and information systems. Redefining security in this manner will provide the future foundation by which to manage risk and develop new ways to conduct business. Unisys has the comprehensive security solution portfolio and the 3D Blueprinting methodology to help clients address these critical needs from strategy to execution.

The term “security” must be redefined and expanded to address the new global realities of colliding economic, political and consumer forces that demand greater visibility and accountability from businesses and governments. From port security concerns to large-scale identity thefts, individuals, businesses and governments think differently today about what security means. Security – in a new world – is not merely about what can go wrong but what needs to go right. Security initiatives can create convenience for consumers, reduce costs for business and government, promote commerce and improve public services.