Data Nexus, Inc. Introduces Polaris 5.0, the Latest in Client-Server Transportation Safety Software

August, 2003

Data Nexus' development team is pleased to announce the introduction of version 5.0 of the Polaris System for Public Safety, our latest in client-server access capabilities. Polaris software has been a leader in transportation safety for many years, but this latest version expands the number of users and platforms that can now share access to our database applications. Network clients request information or a service from a server and that server responds to the client by acting on that request and returning results. This approach to networking is a cost-effective method to share data between any number of clients, big or small.

Using TCP/IP protocol, Polaris 5.0 users log into an Applications Server (APS) that can be from their own machine or another machine already connected to the APS at a particular port. After the APS connection is established, the user must log in as a client. Once a connection is established with the APS, any number of clients can connect using the same Internet Protocol (IP) address. For example, an officer in the field can connect from a handheld to the server using a previously established APS connection. This eliminates the need for numerous clients to connect individually to the server, thereby reducing traffic and increasing processing speed. This type of computer networking also helps to ensure the safety and integrity of a user's database server by reducing the number of clients directly accessing the server.

In addition to its client-server capabilities, Polaris 5.0 also includes numerous other updates and designs to better meet the needs of its users. For example, the main menu has been enhanced to be even more user-friendly and capable of taking you where you need to go within the program in the least amount of time. Security measures have been added to save data locally whenever a network connection is lost so users no longer have to fear losing data when they lose a connection.

Users of this latest version of Polaris are already singing its praises. Sgt. Johnnie Harris with Dallas PD believes that:

Polaris has made accident reporting and statistical analysis of crashes easy. It is very easy to train officers to use. Even our more senior officers who were reluctant to even use any computer adapted in a short time. The only time I hear them complain is when a computer is not available for them to use. I regularly have officers asking to use Polaris. The ability of Polaris to import accident diagrams from our forensic mapping equipment has revolutionized our ability to have an electronic library of scale diagrams available saving manpower. Officers experienced with Polaris using a laptop in the field are able to have most accident reports completed, including the diagram before wreckers arrive to clear the scene.

Lt. John Denholm with the Harris County Sheriff's Office describes the impact Polaris has had in his agency:

Polaris works very well for us considering the large geographical area involved. No longer do supervisors have to track down a report or wait for a fax. We sign on in the morning and reports are queued up waiting for approval. The deputies have found it very user-friendly and really like the drawing program.

Please refer to the Polaris section of this website to learn exactly what our software can do to improve your organization while also saving you time and money in the process. If you are interested in inquiring about Polaris, feel free to email Data Nexus at polaris@data-nexus.com

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