FutureShield Services

Providing software and services for Security and Emergency Managers

Working With Us

An initial consultation with our clients helps us to understand where they are within the project’s process, including an evaluation of their business requirements and understanding which tools and systems they already have in place. A selection of FutureShield approved, targeted software is available to support our clients’ process of standardization and mitigation in the fields of risk management, incident management, security resource management, crisis communication and business continuity. Working for our clients, we help them review the relevant software solutions and consult on the best outcome.

Our value-added services offer additional consulting throughout the buying process to assist with collaboration with IT and implementation. To help with the success of the project, FutureShield offers comprehensive training programs for all levels of users, and follow-up support when needed.

Our clients are primarily within the critical infrastructure sectors of Canada with a focus on energy and utilities, information and communications technology, transportation, public safety, government, and manufacturing.

Research
Research

The relationship with FutureShield often starts with a call or email requesting information on a particular solution, or looking for an application that can solve a very specific business need. In almost cases, technology solutions already exist and on the FutureShield radar because we are constantly evaluating new solutions as the come to market. in other cases, FutureShield will conduct research to find a solution that meets the very specific need.

Business Requirements
Business Requirements

An initial consultation with our clients helps us to understand where they are within the evaluation and purchasing process. We offer a review of business requirements because it is our desire to have an excellent understanding which tools and systems are already have in place with a goal of eliminating overlap.

IT Collaboration
IT Collaboration

FutureShield is a technology company who also specializes in the continuum of prepare, mitigate, respond and recover. For many of our clients who do not speak IT, we become the translator with the IT department, project managers, and business analysts ensuring systems are following IT standards and process. We also help IT understand the unique business requirements or our clients, because these systems are certainly not ones that they are working with every day.

Implementation
Implementation

Successful implementations are our goal. During projects, our role becomes one of subject matter expert and middle-person ensuring the relationship between software vendors, contractors, and clients continue in a smooth manner.

Training
Training

Training involves multiple components and programs are designed around the specific needs of our clients. Technical training, Train the Trainer, and User Training are all options within the project process; however, we also support drills and exercises using tools from our portfolio to help you develop powerful adrenalin filled, close to real life as possible, exercises.

Follow-Up Support
Follow-Up Support

FutureShield has long-term relationships with our clients in government and critical infrastructure. They typically come back over and over again to work on new solutions as their needs grow and adapt. We continue with follow-up communications, development of user groups, and monitoring of technical support programs offered by our vendors to ensure clients are getting exactly what we promised.

"Cynthia provided Sheridan College’s Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management with expert advice and guidance on IT solutions, and she connected the program with multiple vendors to develop opportunities for our students to experience industry-leading solutions during their studies. Cynthia is an outstanding professional who excels at working with clients and vendors to generate innovative solutions that promote public safety across our local communities. I was extremely impressed by Cynthia’s expertise, along with her dedication and hard work in connecting educational institutions with industry partners for the purpose of promoting student success and community resilience. Cynthia is an expert professional who makes a difference."

-- Gary Galbraith, Program Coordinator, Sheridan College

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