GeoDecisions’ IRRIS Supports Disaster Scenario During Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration

Aug. 8, 2006/Harrisburg, Pa.: GeoDecisions, an award-winning leader in the information technology industry specializing in geospatial solutions, participated in the Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration (CWID) 2006 at the end of June.

CWID is an annual event sponsored by the Joint Chiefs of Staff that enables U.S. Combatant Commands and the international community to identify, assess, and field new and evolving technologies that can improve warfighting capabilities.

For the CWID trials, GeoDecisions’ IRRIS application was used at three domestic sites and in Germany, Australia, and England to support coalition forces and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security during a series of multi-national simulated events. Among several functions, IRRIS tracked a convoy of relief supplies following a natural disaster, provided situational awareness during a terrorist attack, and ensured shipment security for mission critical military supplies.

IRRIS is an award-winning, first-of-its-kind Web-based portal used by the U.S. Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command Transportation Engineering Agency (SDDCTEA) to manage and improve the global deployment of troops and military assets. IRRIS integrates worldwide infrastructure data, live vehicle tracking, real-time weather, and active route conditions into a single, secure application.

As the primary user of IRRIS, SDDCTEA relies on the system to successfully coordinate military/emergency responses, manage assets, and track equipment and personnel from a single user interface.

 

GeoDecisions’ experienced staff of professional consultants, analysts, and developers supports clients across the United States. Fundamental to the company’s award-winning approach is the integration of spatial information to empower existing systems and processes. GeoDecisions’ philosophy is based on an enterprisewide approach to the integration of diverse information technologies, data formats, and systems.

GeoDecisions is ISO 9001:2000 certified for its operations nationwide.