client project

02 — Netherlands Forensic Institute

Software and infra architecture.

For the NFI we advise on the architecture of software and infrastructure, with high demands on security, reliability and scale.

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type
Client project
client
NFI · government
our role
Architecture & advice
since
2021

Renewing critical systems without disrupting the chain.

The NFI's DNA database is a critical system. The police, the Public Prosecution Service, the courts of appeal and international partners such as the FBI rely on the data it holds.

The question started with an assessment: how healthy is the current system, and where are the risks? That led to advice on the direction of the renewal.

Next came the development itself: renewing the database and automating manual processes, without disrupting the chain.

“How do we renew a critical system without bringing the chain to a halt?”

A foundation that scales securely.

We contribute to the renewal of the DNA database and the connections to the justice chain.

01

Research & assessment

A sanity assessment of the existing system: what works, what doesn't and where the risks are.

02

Technical advice

Architecture advice for the renewal, with high demands on security, reliability and scale.

03

Development

Leading the development teams in renewing the database and its connections to the chain.

How we approach it

  1. 01

    Understand

    Assessment of the existing system and the processes around the database.

  2. 02

    Choose

    Architecture choices for security, reliability and scale.

  3. 03

    Build

    Leading the development teams through the renewal.

  4. 04

    Deliver

    Secured access for the police, prosecution service, courts and the FBI.

disciplines & technology

  • architecture
  • advice
  • government
  • security-by-design

What it delivers

I enthusiastically recommend DataHyve for their exceptional ability in conducting thorough sanity assessments and providing invaluable technical advisory services. … Their technical advisory goes beyond just guidance; it’s a strategic partnership that navigates complexities and provides actionable insights at every stage.

Nico van der GeestHead of DNA Database · Netherlands Forensic Institute
  • DNA profiles processed 32× faster: from 8 hours to 15 minutes
  • 380,000 DNA samples digitally profiled
  • 7,500 hours of manual work automated

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