MICROSOFT UNVEILS A MIXED REALITY AND AI CRIME PREVENTION DEMO AT GISEC 2023

The Integrator had an exclusive interview with Ahmed El Dandanchi – Enterprise Lead, Microsoft UAE system can identify patterns and connections between seemingly unrelated events, enabling law enforcement officials to make better-informed decisions and take proactive measures to prevent future crimes. We believe that this technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach crime prevention and are excited to share it with the world at GISEC.

How different is this year GISEC from previous ones?

I've noticed a significant surge in interest around cybersecurity lately. Cloud security and cybersecurity, in general, have experienced exponential growth over the past three years, and we see a lot of momentum in terms of how digital technology can enhance cybersecurity efforts.

What are the products and services that you are showcasing at GISEC 2023?

Today is a highly anticipated day for us, as every year we participate in the GISEC conference to showcase our latest developments in the field of technology. This year, we are thrilled to present a ground-breaking opportunity through the Digital Crime Unit demo, which is aimed at demonstrating how the use of mixed reality and artificial intelligence can help accelerate the identification of crimes and ultimately reduce crime rates in specific locations.

Our demo involves a mixed reality experience using the HoloLens 2, which seamlessly blends the real world with digital information. By creating an immersive experience that allows law enforcement professionals to visualize and analyse crime scenes in a whole new way, we are confident that we can help improve the effectiveness of investigations and ultimately reduce the number of crimes in a specific place, city or country. Using advanced algorithms and data analytics, our

There is a growing awareness among executives, such as CEOs and Chief Security Information Officers, about the importance of cybersecurity. It has become a top priority that is frequently discussed during meetings with customers. This indicates that cybersecurity is at the forefront of everyone's minds and the need for robust solutions is more pressing than ever.

What other plans does Microsoft have for the year 2023, in addition to their cybersecurity awareness efforts? Microsoft is deeply committed to security and incorporates it into every product and solution they offer, from client-side products like desktops to modern workplaces such as Office 365 and the cloud-based Azure platform, as well as data and artificial intelligence. Even ChatGPT, which is now part of the Azure Cloud and transformation, will have security embedded within it. Microsoft is investing heavily in security, with a projected $20 billion business this year, and the focus on security extends to the partner ecosystem, with around 15,000 partners worldwide who focus specifically on security within the Microsoft portfolio. In summary, Microsoft's approach to security includes developing products with layers of security embedded within them, a focus on business growth and exponential expansion, and a partnership system dedicated to security.