MapMyIndia, a maps and Geographical Information Systems company has launched Mappls SafeWorld, its emergency response enterprise solutions division, which will offer maps based solutions to Indian government agencies and private sector companies. The solution uses MapmyIndia's 3D map data, claims to have integrated software to match call taking, fleet monitoring, dispatch and communication workflow for emergency responders, GPS tracking and navigation devices to assist the driver in reaching the incident, down to house level, and the ability to integrate CCTV surveillance, communication infrastructure and workflow. The company will target Police, Fire & Ambulance, Homeland Security, Counter-Terrorism and Defence establishments with these solutions. Given that India is increasingly becoming paranoid about tracking and monitoring - we had reported in 2011 about a home ministry tender for security solutions, which wants to enable tracking of individuals making phone calls down to 50 meters, and the push coming in from the Indian government for sharpening location awareness of mobile phone users, the opportunity is clear and present. Looking at this, Reliance Industries also tied up with Siemens for homeland security solutions, probably keeping in mind their 4G infrastructure rollout plans, but like everyone else in this domain, they will need map data, which MapMyIndia has. This is a segment which other maps providers, including TomTom and NAVTEQ will be eyeing. As an example, MapMyIndia says that its solution will allow a city’s police department to accurately identify on a digital map the address given by the distress caller, automatically identify the nearest (jurisdiction) police station…
Location Based Services
MapmyIndia Targets Govt & Defence With Emergency Response Solution Mappls SafeWorld
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