Experiences with implementation of information systems within preparation to deal with crisis situations in terms of crisis management and building resilience in the Slovak Republic

Abstract

This paper is based on the experiences with implementation of information systems within preparation to deal with crisis situations in terms of crisis management in the Slovak Republic with Introduction to the state of the art, the Unified Information System of Economic Mobilization and Development in Slovakia of the Program and Information System — EPSIS®JISHM. We also focus on new challenges in this field. The paper includes of introduction, conclusions and 3 main parts: The Current Status and Direction of Information Systems Implementation in Crisis Management in Slovakia, the Unified Information System of Economic Mobilization and Development of the Program EPSIS® JISHM, New Challenges in the Field of Information Systems for Crisis Management with a Focus on Preparation for Crisis Situations. Gradually, the information systems have become an essential part of crisis management. Implementation of these systems into practice revealed many obstacles of this process and the examples taken from the practice prove that it is still necessary to pay special attention to this area. On one hand, in the field of implementation, it is necessary to regard bringing good practices from abroad (so called Best Practices) and learn from the possible failures and potential problems. For further development in this area, it is extremely important not only to implement outmoded and unused information systems from abroad but mainly to create new information systems and application software or adapt modern information systems and application software for the conditions in the Slovak Republic. Certainly, we shall not forget the cooperation and joint development of new information systems which would take advantage of knowledge and creative suggestions of all parties involved. The aim of this article is to familiarize readers with the experience with information systems implementation within the preparation for the crisis situation solutions in the conditions of crisis management in Slovakia.