An introduction to netcentric operations and services-oriented architectures for emergency managers

Abstract

The winds of change are upon us (once again). In the computer world, it seems changes like this happen every other day. In this case, however, it really is revolutionary. The way information is passed not only within your department but also within other departments is going to move faster than ever before. It’s a wholesale architectural change that for once will not affect the computer in your car or on your desk, but will affect how the data are accessed. The objective of the servicesoriented architecture is to obtain the overall goal of netcentric operations and speed the flow of data. The end goal is to resolve disastrous situations, get help to the victims, and track suspects faster than ever before.