HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement (DLE) has awarded a contract to Microsoft aimed at accelerating the department's digital transformation and integrating new technologies to improve public safety operations. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You This partnership positions DLE as a leader in law enforcement by leveraging modern technologies and cloud-enabled capabilities to enhance operational efficiency, data management, and community engagement. Under the contract, DLE will implement Microsoft Azure AI technologies and advanced collaboration tools to facilitate real-time decision-making and streamline workflows. This modernization effort is expected to reduce administrative burdens and improve response times. "DLE is excited to partner with Microsoft to develop a technology foundation for state law enforcement that will drive innovation to improve public safety for our kupuna and keiki," said DLE Director Jordan Lowe. Maunaulu parking lot and trails reopen amid ongoing fire suppression Ernie Fernandez, vice president of state and local governments at Microsoft Corp, noted that DLE is at the forefront of utilizing Azure AI technologies. "This collaboration demonstrates how industry and public safety agencies can work together to responsibly deliver technology innovations that enhance communities across the U.S.," he said. Additionally, DLE plans to integrate Microsoft Azure Event Hub and Microsoft Data Lake into a new data platform. This will provide advanced capabilities for data visualization, situational awareness, and immersive training, enabling the department to use data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news This collaboration with Microsoft sets the stage for future advancements in public safety technology, reinforcing DLE's commitment to innovation in law enforcement.