Richard Zak, Author at Microsoft Industry Blogs

Digital tools help reduce fire and crime incident response times

July 2, 2019

By Kirk ArthurMicrosoft Director of Worldwide Public Safety
Richard ZakDirector of Justice and Public Safety Solutions, US State & Local Government

Public agencies are shortening emergency response times and adding situational awareness with cloud technologies that provide data from new and traditional sources....Read more

two firefighters analyze data on a Surface book

Cedar Rapids Fire Department: How Data Analysis Helps Their Citizens

April 10, 2019

By Richard ZakDirector of Justice and Public Safety Solutions, US State & Local Government

We sat down with Chief Andrew Olesen of the Cedar Rapids, IA Fire Department to discuss the importance of data to his operations and the impact to their citizens....Read more

Smarter fire vehicles mean safer communities

April 26, 2018

By Richard ZakDirector of Justice and Public Safety Solutions, US State & Local Government

Learn about a new solution that creates smarter fire vehicles to support the mission of the fire service—and help keep communities safer....Read more

Creating safer communities through cloud technology

May 23, 2016

By Richard ZakDirector of Justice and Public Safety Solutions, US State & Local Government

Microsoft’s cloud platform for government is driving a broad array of solutions to improve public safety & improvements towards creating safer communities....Read more

Hyper-scale cloud computing is a powerful tool for the law enforcement mission

March 22, 2016

By Richard ZakDirector of Justice and Public Safety Solutions, US State & Local Government

Four questions every law enforcement agency needs to ask before choosing a cloud provider....Read more

The Microsoft approach to CJIS compliance

June 8, 2015

By Richard ZakDirector of Justice and Public Safety Solutions, US State & Local Government

Microsoft’s approach to CJIS compliance breaks down the barriers to law enforcement’s adoption of the cloud....Read more

Using the power of the cloud for public safety

April 7, 2015

By Richard ZakDirector of Justice and Public Safety Solutions, US State & Local Government

Microsoft Azure Government is enabling the U.S. public safety community to use the cloud to address emergencies, protect life and property, and provide transparency....Read more

Deliver better experiences, insights, and care with Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare

The world after this pandemic will not be the same as the one that came before it. From remote teamwork and telehealth, to supply management and customer service, to critical cloud infrastructure and security—we are working alongside customers every day to help manage through a world of remote everything. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of people’s lives and every...Read more

Gregory J. Moore MD, PhD

Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Health

Deliver better experiences, insights, and care with Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare

Sanjay Ravi

General Manager, Automotive Industry

The automotive industry in the time of COVID-19

COVID-19 has impacted our lives in ways many of us could not have imagined. From how we interact with our friends and family to working from home and so much more. For me personally, juggling the complexity of remote work, the immense disruption, and ever-changing priorities and precautions have been a daily learning and growth...Read more

Bill Borden

Corporate Vice President of Worldwide Financial Services, Microsoft

Agility, continuity, and risk management for financial services

It would be an understatement to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives, both personally and professionally. As the situation rapidly changes, all of us in the business world are learning and adapting as quickly as possible to respond to the crisis at hand and keep our communities safe. The current implications of COVID-19 on the financial services...Read more

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