Cost Implications · The nCEN and IComm software are provided for free by WCO, while all other costs such as the actual implementation, IT hardware, etc. will have to be borne by the Members implementing the nCEN / IComm package offering. · The costs for linking an existing national database to the nCEN have to be borne by the Members wishing to implement this solution. Points to consider for implementation · The nCEN will run on the servers of the Members implementing nCEN. · The nCEN system is meant to be implemented at a national level, according to the national legislation on data protection and using national servers and granting all national security requirements. · The possibility to feed other international databases will need specific agreements with other international organizations, and implementation of the technical solution. Expected Benefits of project adoption · nCEN will enable member countries to carry out intelligence-led operations and controls based on risk management without impeding the free movement of persons, goods and means of transport. Benefits may include increased revenue collection, more facilitation of legitimate trade, and better security. · The nCEN will give the Members the possibility to implement risk analysis on strategic, tactical and operational levels. · The nCEN with its interface tool (Icomm) will facilitate and increase the exchange of operational information amongst Customs administrations and other entities, thus improving the fight against transnational crime and revenue collection. · The nCEN package or just the implementation of the Icomm tool will enable Members to input data into the global CEN database and other international databases without entering the same information twice or more times. Conclusion 21 Draft SADC Customs ICT Strategy 2012 Page 21