Improvement of the TIMS system/ The winner of the 1.5 million euro contract is announced, here is what it provides

2024-11-04 14:22:00, Ekonomi CNA

Improvement of the TIMS system/ The winner of the 1.5 million euro contract is

The National Agency of the Information Society recently announced the winner of the tender for the improvement of the TIMS system.

The contract in question foresees intervention in some aspects which will be implemented by the relevant company, which in this case, according to the announcement of AKSHI, is Communication Progress, which has given an offer of 148 million ALL or about 1.5 million euros.

The object of the contract "Improvement of the TIMS system and the border control module - for the General Directorate of the State Police" provides that these interventions will be carried out within a period of 33 months.

Earlier in the proceedings documents some of the elements of why intervention in the current border crossing control system is important were highlighted. Old technology first: Old technology is time-sensitive, making reporting and monitoring border crossings more difficult and slower.

Second, the lack of Update: The TIMS system has not applied the latest technology and security updates, affecting the increase in the level of security-related risk.

Third, incompatibility with Current Regulations: New regulations and legal changes have affected the system's incompatibility with current requirements and standards, as a result of the technical impossibility of updating the system due to old technology.

Fourth, security: Older systems may lack security and are vulnerable to cyber attacks, jeopardizing the integrity and data of border crossing information.

Fifth, efficiency and speed: Due to the lack of automation and integration of new equipment, border control processes are slow and laborious.

Sixth, usability: The TIMS system is categorized as a complicated system for users, creating the need for extended training and difficulties in their efficient use.

The contract envisages that the winning operator will achieve several goals, firstly improving the TIMS system and all communications with third parties. Second time technology update only for service development. As well as data migration, user training and recently the maintenance of the improved system./ Monitor Magazine