BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is partnering with the Home Office to develop data analysis technology that will help protect the UK’s border and simplify processes for traders and travellers.
The three-year contract, worth £38 million, will enable Border Force and related agencies to manage, in real-time, the vast amounts of data relating to the 300 million passenger journeys and 385 million tonnes of freight that enter the UK every year. The amount of information held across the Home Office, wider government and industry is increasing rapidly and understanding these large datasets quickly is critical for identifying risks to national security.
Through the development of advanced risk analytics services with the Home Office, also known as ‘Cerberus’, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence will enable Border Force and related agencies to streamline and augment the process of real-time threat detection and intervention. The capabilities will also enable the government to securely connect and analyse data over a longer period to gain a better understanding of the bigger picture and macro trends, helping to inform longer-term strategy. This will bolster the government’s vision of creating efficient and secure experiences for visitors and traders crossing the border.
Dominic Gallard, Director of Home Office Intelligence, said: “Technology sits at the heart of operations at the UK border. Our partnership with BAE Systems enables a more data-driven approach and provides our teams with high-quality information to support operational decisions. This helps us keep the UK safe by identifying high-threat movements of goods and people and interdicting them.”
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