National security has never been a higher priority. Central governments are concerned about immigration, border control, and customs. State and local agencies are focused on public safety, emergency response, and citizen services. Military organizations must achieve their missions while operating in coalition environments.

These growing demands require no less than a transformation. A transformation made possible by SAP for Defense & Security.

The SAP for Defense & Security solution portfolio enables government agencies and military organizations to transform their organization, technology, and operations. So they can meet the public safety challenges of the 21st century.

With SAP for Defense & Security, you can adapt your organization to unanticipated events and an ever-changing geopolitical environment. Optimize your IT investments to support customs, border patrol, first responder, and other critical functions. And enhance your operations with horizontal integration that promotes collaboration and makes key information available for fast and accurate decision-making.

SAP for Defense & Security gives you the functionality you need to integrate information, systems, and processes -- quickly, accurately, and securely. You can share data among a wide range of organizations, from police force to central government, despite differing systems, budgets, and priorities. All while gaining visibility into your global supply chain.

SAP for Defense & Security enables you to handle key processes such as response management, force planning, acquisition and materials management, and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Plus financial accounting, personnel management, operations, and analytics. You can reduce costs, mitigate risk, comply with regulations, and consolidate and reuse systems.

It's no wonder a growing number of public safety organizations are turning to SAP for Defense & Security. Because the public depends on your ability to respond -- and succeed.

To better understand the capabilities and benefits of SAP for Defense & Security, view the SAP Business Maps.