We regularly publish white papers on topics of interest to many of our current and prospective customers. Topics of our white papers have included things such as determining the ROI of a technology purchase, justifying IT investments, using web solutions within the justice world, and the top five questions to ask case management vendors. Visit the links below to read about or download any of our white papers.
White Paper Archive
Looking to the Clouds
Tight budgets have left many courts and justice agencies using outdated and inefficient technology. Cloud computing and unique, pricing models have come on the scene to break through these barriers, allowing you to acquire new technology with limited investment and risk. This e-book will introduce you to the unique benefits and cost savings cloud computing offers.
Buying from the Grid
Few justice agencies realize the total cost of ownership in software implementation projects, and over time, your system may end up costing you more than anticipated due to costs of maintaining hardware. In order to make the cost of ownership more affordable, many vendors are offering Software as a Service (SaaS) models, where your agency can simply pay an annual subscription fee and your vendor will handle all server, hardware, and administrative database upgrades. This white paper discusses the benefits and advantages of Software as a Service and how you can get the most from your SaaS vendor.
Justice Online
Many justice agencies receive requests about case details on a daily basis. Because case information can be sensitive, answering these requests may not be a simple matter. Some vendors offer an online solution where the public and other agencies can access key reports and information, which is pulled from the case management system and displayed on the web while maintaining strict security. In this white paper, you will discover the benefits of online information sharing.
ROI Series
Government spending projects are receiving more scrutiny than ever before, making purchasing needed services more challenging. In this environment, demonstrating that your IT project has merit can be difficult. This five part white paper outlines ways to demonstrate Return on Investment (ROI) to your stakeholders.
Creating an Effective Grant Proposal
Money is a crucial part of virtually every criminal justice initiative, and agencies are often forced to rely on outside sources to fund their efforts to improve their agency and their community. Just as your agency has specific goals, so does the funding organization you are applying to. This white paper discusses best practices for putting together grant applications that will help set your agency apart from the masses and win funding for your initiatives.
The Hybrid Approach
Both custom-built and off-the-shelf case management solutions offer various benefits and drawbacks, making the choice between either a difficult one. However, a new hybrid solution is emerging on the market that combines the best of both of worlds. This white paper will discuss the benefits of a hybrid solution as well as what to look for when purchasing one.
Weighing Your Options
The debate between buying and building new case management systems has been going on for decades, in part because neither option fully meets the needs of criminal justice agencies and courts. As technology and business practices have improved in recent years, an exciting new solution for case management has emerged that brings together the benefits of both building and buying. This white paper will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of buying and building a new case management system, as well as how emerging technologies are giving agencies new options.
CJIS Series
New technologies are enabling criminal justice agencies of all sizes to implement information systems that facilitate the seamless exchange of data between agencies and across jurisdictions. These information sharing initiatives have the potential to greatly increase public safety on the local level by empowering justice professionals with complete, accurate, and timely data. This seven part white paper series will discuss local integrated information sharing initiatives.
Smart Clients
Software users often face frustration when dealing with usability shortcomings in applications. Disappointment replaces enthusiasm as technological advances give way to new problems and issues. Technology promises to provide access to information and the tools to act on that information whenever and wherever its users go. Innovative advancements in usability have created a new form of client application–the Smart Client. This paper will compare Smart Client with thick and thin clients and identify the benefits of choosing to incorporate a Smart Client application.
Top Five Questions to Ask Case Management Vendors
Not all case management solutions are created equal, and it is easy to get lost in the ocean of information about each system. This white paper gives you a starting point for evaluating case management vendors to find the best solution for your office.