A question for the investigators here that do CDR analysis.
What software do you use to analyze the call detail records and plot the results on a mapping software such as google maps or Earth as well as link analysis?
I currently use Excel, google maps, google earth, as well as some of the link analysis tools that come with certain cell phone tools like Lantern but its gets very time consuming especially if you have a lot of data.
I dont mind paying for the software if it does a good job.
I am currently looking at Geotime5 but it is 4000.00.
Is there a comparable software out there that does a good job?
Larry
We use Cell Hawk. Half the price of the product you mentioned and you maintain control of your data. Free trial too and customer service is great.
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Thanks hcso1510,
I will check that out..
I have manually mapped records…. ugh
I used Google Earth for a bit and it's okay.
I used Microsoft Streets and Trips (I think that's what it was called?) and it was okay.
I began using Advanced Cell Tracking Systems (
I now use GeoTime 5 more and more. it's extremely flexible. I can upload CDR's, Cellebrite data, image metadata and map it all. Reports kick out in PPTX so my presentation is often pretty much complete with just a little tweaking. I have taken very data heavy comprehensive sets and created reports and videos which have very easily let the audience understand. This is the best automated solution I have found for complex data sets or multiple data sets. There is a little bit of a learning curve, but after you get through a couple of cases you'll have the software down.
You can try Oxygen Forensic Call Data Expert that allows to conveniently map CDR's fields and view direct and indirect links between callers on the graph.
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I also use Penlink
I know Forensics Analytics in the UK do a great job and can ingest large volumes of CDRs, link to maps, clean up data and make querying v easy using their CSAS product. Not sure how their solution translates to the US and beyond
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Try CellHawk cell phone mapping and analysis software by Hawkanalytics.com, located in Temecula California.
What takes hours, days and sometimes weeks, can be done within seconds. Drag and drop your PDF, Excel or CSV file and see graphical representations of cell site locations, animate calls and compare calls/callers using the link analysis tool. CellHawk also maps the location files, AT&T NELOS, Verizon's RTT and Sprints PCMD/Revail files.
CellHawk provides a 30 day free trial. Annual subscriptions include unlimited free support, post sales training. CellHawk also provides Pro Bono subscriptions for exigent cases involving Police Officers, Family Members of Officers and Children.
CellHawk.com or Hawkanalytics.com
Phone (951) 365-2655
This is a good one…
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have used it …its good
A good comprehensive solution would be
There's also a hardware module, BTS Tracker, to measure the real cell towers coverage. You can import the measurements on Phone Log and compare the theoretical and real cells coverage.