Informing Capability Decision Making

Developing innovative applications that have saved tens of thousands of workforce hours. These applications are changing the culture of how Defence approach and use data and data analytics.

Applications developed efficiently extract and process complex sets of data and, after fusing with Defence policy, present clear information that facilitates effective risk management and rapid decision-making.

Brownstone is engaged by Defence to develop and manage the Seaworthiness Management and Assurance Reporting Tool (SMART), which comprises of an issues management and a data analytics module, and the Warfighting Analysis and Development Environment (WADE). Both applications have been developed with Defence to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the fleet workforce to meet fleet capability requirements. 

The applications draw vast quantities of data, from a variety of disparate sources, across several Defence networks and systems. The data is combined with Defence business rules to deliver easily consumable, near-real-time information to its users. Issues and risks may then be raised and managed at the appropriate level, providing Navy commanders a clear appreciation on capability health, affording them the confidence to make rapid, informed decisions.

Key deliverables being achieved:

  • Delivery of a database design, manipulation, and optimisation.
  • Development of complex algorithms that consider available data and Defence Policy to support analytical requirements.
  • Development of bespoke tools to systemise issue and risk management and align with defined assurance frameworks for decision making at the right level.
  • Development of user-friendly capability dashboards and automated reports for easy interpretation, risk identification and decision making.
  • Agile product delivery focused on capability functional requirements.
  • Significant reductions in workforce administrative tasks.