Viewpoints
Network defence and information fighters
The Finnish Defence Forces are a prime example of how data administration can go from chaos to order. Services have been centralised, packaged, and now they are being outsourced. In addition to the authorities, commercial parties have also been selected as partners of soldiers.
VIRVE is a cornerstone of police operations
– I well remember the time when police officers started testing VIRVE. At first, the network faced great difficulties, and there was no certainty whether this is the right way to go, says Mikko Paatero, National Police Commissioner, the Ministry of the Interior.