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Customs solution from IBM
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| Strike a balance between trade and border integrity
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Many customs agencies and port authorities are being asked to play a stronger role in maintaining border integrity and inland security—while facilitating trade and commerce. Can you meet private sector demands for enhanced services? Collaborate with other governmental departments? IBM Customs Agency Solutions are designed to identify and analyze possible modernization initiatives to help you meet these demands.
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| Trust our experience to guide your future
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IBM Customs Agency Solutions are based on engagements with some of the world’s leading customs agencies, including the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection. This experience, together with our approach and methodology, can provide a strong foundation for your enterprise architecture modernization or risk management initiative.- We provide access to the skills and knowledge of a global team of consulting professionals, including technical support from over 3,500 government e-business consultants.
- IBM has access to a wealth of resources and business intelligence capabilities, including intellectual capital from established government and commercial industry experts.
- We founded the Institute for Electronic Government in 1995 as a resource for public agency leaders worldwide in e-government—and to encourage continuous innovation.
- We offer dedicated global ports and security practices.
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| Modernize to advance trade and protect national interests
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Customs agencies must balance efficient cargo and passenger processing to increase trade revenue, improve regulatory enforcement and better protect national interests. IBM Customs Agency Solutions can help you achieve these objectives by:- Modernizing your IT infrastructure cost-effectively, without disruptions of service.
- Effectively integrating new technology into your operations.
- Targeting and simplifying your risk management processes.
If your agency chooses to use our enterprise architecture services to help you plan for the long term, you can expect to receive: - Assessment of your current environment and a strategic IT plan aligned with agency direction.
- An enterprise architecture design that is aligned with agency strategies.
- A proof of concept that demonstrates the viability of selected elements of the strategic architecture.
- A transition plan and prioritization of transition initiatives, as well as cost estimates for their implementation.
If you choose to address immediate cargo and passenger clearance concerns with our risk management system services, your agency can:- Create continuity between the different phases of the risk management process, including detection, investigation, intervention and prevention.
- Use data-driven modeling and analysis to help facilitate faster cargo clearance.
- Pinpoint high-risk passengers and cargo with data-visualization tools to enhance decision-making ability.
- Leverage proven fraud-prevention methods and experience for more effective risk management.
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| Bring modern business practices to your borders
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The U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection is just one of the agencies around the world that is modernizing with the help of IBM Customs Agency Solutions. Awarded a US$1.3 billion contract, IBM Global Services was selected to modernize the agency's commercial processing systems. The modernization effort, which stretches over 15 years, includes:- Development of an Automated Commercial Environment system to dramatically streamline the processing of goods across U.S. borders.
- Re-engineering the way the Bureau processes the import and export of goods.
- Development of a new information technology infrastructure, computer systems and software to support the Bureau’s re-engineered processes.
- Enhancing the Bureau’s ability to identify and intercept contraband.
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| Drive transition for a greater return
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IBM Customs Agency Solutions can help you optimize your return on investment.- Generate the greatest potential revenue from trade.
- Lower IT costs by virtually eliminating redundant development and leveraging existing systems during transition.
- Implement new systems quickly and cost-effectively with shortened implementation schedules by leveraging our prepackaged, proven integrated techniques and open technologies.
- Eliminate the cost—in time, personnel and money—of assembling off-the-shelf software components to create your own solution.
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