IMSMA V4 Project Update July 2006

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IMSMA V4Project UpdateJuly 2006
Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian
Demining Centre International de Déminage
Humanitaire - Genève

• Alan ArnoldProgramme Manager
• Mine Action Information Systems
• Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian
  Demining

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• FGM Inc.
• Jan 10-14, 2005

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IMSMA V4 Status July 2006

• Pilot Test Results
• Outcomes Generally Very Good
• Customization Mapping
• Some Problems Reported
• Fixes Already In Place
• 1st Operational Release
• Delivered to GICHD June 2006
• Now Being Tested Internally

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IMSMA V4 - Next Steps

• Proposed Field Installations
• September 2006
• Pilot Test System Updates
• Argentina, Colombia, Jordan
• Burundi, Uganda
• October/November/December 2006
• New Installations
• Guinea-Bissau, Cyprus, Kosovo, Tajikistan,
  Cambodia

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IMSMA V4 - Transition Support

• Information Sharing
• 2-3 Day Field Visit
• Explain and Explore V4
• Preparation
• 1-2 Week Field Visit
• System Distribution Planning
• Data Collection Forms Development
• Map Imagery Customization
• Report Customization

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IMSMA V4 - Transition Support

• Installation Training
• 1-2 Week Field Visit
• Hands-On User Training
• Technical Turnover
• Review
• 1-2 Week Field Visit
• Operational Results
• Training Status
• Local Customizations

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V4 Quick Planning Facts

• All of the data in the current system will be
  moved to V4 by the GICHD.
• Data Base
• Data Collection Forms
• Maps Imagery

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V4 Quick Planning Facts

• New or updated computer equipment is not required
  for V4.
• All software required to perform the upgrade is
  provided by the GICHD at no charge.
• Sites do not need to purchase GIS software or
  licenses in order to use the mapping in IMSMA V4.

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V4 Quick Planning Facts

• Hands-On User Training will be provided on site
  at the time of the installation.
• A technical turnover for IT staff is included as
  part of the installation.

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IMSMA V4 - Looking Forward

• Outstanding Requirements
• Data Analysis
• Management
• MRE
• Customized Reports
• Victim Assistance
• Demo Version

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IMSMA V4 - Looking Forward

• January 2007
• Expanded Reporting
• Data Analysis Tools
• Support for Mgmt Tasks
• Summer 2007
• Updated Analysis Tools
• Reporting Improvements
• Demo Version

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IMSMA V4 - The Basics

• You Provide
• Operational Costs, Hardware Staff
• GICHD Provides
• Software, Training Support At NO Cost
• System Requests Questions
• Contact the GICHD
• Alan Arnold, GICHD Programme Manager
• Mine Action Information Systems
• E-mail a.arnold_at_gichd.ch
• Phone [phone]

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