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NetWitness Disrupts Market with Free Security Solution

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

NetWitness Corporation, the leading provider of next-generation network security monitoring technology, announced that the company is enhancing & delivering a free version of its award-winning NetWitness Investigator solution. read

ICx Technologies Introduces the radHUNTER Radiation Detector

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

The radHUNTER is an extremely sensitive and accurate digital, hand-held, gamma radionuclide identification device designed for first responders, customs agents, and specialized security forces. read

MSA's Evolution 5800 TIC Shows Better Detail with Enhanced Imagery

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

The Evolution 5800 is the most versatile TIC (Thermal Imaging Camera) available that provides the most detailed images with Image Digital Enhancement (IDE) over the widest temperature range. read

Evogen (formerly Sceptor Industries) Culminates Merger

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Unique technology brings detection and diagnostics capabilities, previously limited to the laboratory, into the field and gives a significant advantage over existing detection systems. read

GVI Security Solutions Wins Major Prison System Video Surveillance Project

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Thanks to the superior quality of GVI's products as well as the high value placed on the company's extensive service & support networks, GVI was selected to provide a comprehensive video-surveillance system for the prison system. read

VeriChip Corporation Selected by Microsoft to Offer Personal Health Record Through Microsoft HealthVault

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Through this agreement, Health Link members will have the ability to open free HealthVault accounts and input, store, view, and interact with their health data. read

Ahura Scientific Ships 2000th Instrument to AstraZeneca

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

The accomplishment is the result of an increasing demand for the company's award-winning Raman spectroscopy-based FirstDefender & TruScan instruments, & its most recent product, TruDefender FT, which is based on Fourier-Transform Infrared spectroscopy. read

IBM Awarded U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Transformation Contract to Improve National Security, Customer Service, and Operational Efficiency

Monday, November 10, 2008

The contract is part of an ongoing multidimensional USCIS effort to transform its business processes and will serve as a key factor in enabling the agency to speed benefits determination, combat identity fraud, and reduce processing time backlogs. read

The City of Killeen, Texas, Police Department Adopts 3D Crime-Scene Laser Scanner from Leica Giosystems to Support Crime Scene Investigation

Monday, November 10, 2008

The Leica ScanStation2 is a high-speed/high-definition 3D laser scanning system able to quickly measure crime scenes and support criminal investigations with far greater speed and accuracy than conventional methods. read

ICx Technologies Introduces Raider Radionuclide Detector

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

The Raider can detect nuclear material and identify the radionuclide. It immediately recognizes the presence of radioactive materials that might be smuggled into buildings, large public gatherings, or any other location with potential risk. read

Vangent to Support U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration Through $2.5 Billion ICT21 Contract

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

"The ICT21 contract allows us to expand our relationship with the FDA by leveraging our expertise in providing infrastructure services to a variety of federal government customers," said Vangent President and CEO Mac Curtis. read

James Lee Witt Associates Awarded Contract to Assist State of Indiana with Storm Recovery

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

James Lee Witt Associates will provide assistance and guidance for debris removal, emergency services related to the disaster, and the repair and/or replacement of damaged public facilities such as roads, buildings, and utilities. read

Gemalto Receives 'Best Software' Sesames Award with 'Smart Card Web Mashups'

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Smart Card Web Mashups represent the first implementation of the Java Card 3.0 specifications through a technological solution that combines content and applications from various Web servers. read

Chris Wrenn joins the Environics USA team as Sr. Director of Sales & Marketing

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Environics USA is a provider of sophisticated gas & vapor detection solutions for the military, 1st responder, safety and homeland security markets. read

MSA's AirHawk II Air Mask Now With Advantage 4000 Facepiece and Audi-Larm Audible Alarm EOSTI

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

The new AirHawk II Air Mask keeps lower-cost options while offering many new choices not available with any other industrial air mask. read

EMSystems Announces Merger with Global Secure Systems

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

With this merger, there are many opportunities to expand the capabilities of the Global Secure System Health Alert Network product to address the needs of the current users and hospitals, public safety, and emergency management organizations. read

AtHoc Receives the 2008 Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation in the Mass Notification Market

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Frost & Sullivan's prestigious award acknowledges the success of AtHoc IWSAlerts, a comprehensive network-centric notification system that utilizes organizations' existing IP networks to communicate during an emergency. read

HTS Provides Revolutionary Pre-Configured Container Code Recognition (CCR) Gantries With Built-In Equipment

Monday, October 20, 2008

"The revolutionary gantry brings a new level of installation and maintenance simplicity to the critical sphere of identifying and recording containers as they enter or exit the port," said Amnon Katchalski, VP Marketing & Sales, HTS. read

Axsys Technologies Opens New Manufacturing Facility

Friday, October 17, 2008

"Axsys Technologies is providing excellent service, equipment & tools for success to our troops serving around the globe," Congressman Paul Hodes said. "I want to commend Axsys for their work to help our soldiers & employ many New Hampshire families." read

FLIR Systems Announces Orders of $14.8 Million From U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

"These orders highlight FLIR's position as a leading supplier of thermal imaging equipment to CBP & demonstrate the value of our systems to support their wide range of missions," said Earl R. Lewis, President & CEO of FLIR Systems, Inc. read

Thermo Fisher Scientific Extends the User-Friendliness of Mobile Radiation Survey and Detection System with an Easy-to-Install, Easily Accessible Self-Contained Unit

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

The Matrix Mobile ARIS Detection System offers real-time results for radiation survey, patrol, and isotope identification. read

TCS (TeleCommunication Systems Inc.) Wins $1.1 Million Contract to Provide U.S. Marine Corps Professional Services for Wireless Point-to-Point Link (WPPL) Systems

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

WPPL systems provide deployed Marines with point-to-point and point-to-multipoint secure transmission of voice, video, and data communications over terrestrial microwave radio links. read

Ahura Scientific Announces New European Partners

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Ahura is expanding its presence in Europe with three new distribution partners - Nucletron Technologies GmbH in Germany and Austria, HazmatLINK in the United Kingdom and Benelux, & RMI in the Czech and Slovak Republics. read

HTS (High-Tech Solutions Ltd.) Selected to Provide Its Container Code Recognition System for Container-Loaded Trains at the Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium

Monday, October 13, 2008

HTS will provide its container code recognition (CCR) system for trains - SeeTrain - for the Port of Zeebrugge. SeeTrain will read & record the container code numbers when a train enters or exits the port. read

MSA's Altair 5 Multigas Detector Is Ideal Choice for Confined Space Entry

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

The Altair 5 Multigas Detector is the first portable 5-gas detector with MotionAlert and InstantAlert feature. read

U.S. Army Awards ICx Technologies a Contract Potentially Worth $711 Million for a Future Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance System

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

The Joint Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Reconnaissance System Increment II (JNBCRS 2) is a vital program that will be a critical tool for U.S. troops as they face terrorist attacks and new types of warfare all over the world. read

ILC Dover Introduces 'Patient Friendly' Respiratory Protection for Healthcare Market

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

This product is the direct result of feedback from healthcare professionals - seeking an approach that would make PAPRs less intimidating and more "patient friendly." read

Raytheon to Provide APCO P25 Radio System for Idaho First Responders

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

APCO Project 25 (P25) radio systems will enable seamless interoperable communications for public-safety agencies throughout eastern Idaho. read

SightLogix Recipient of Frost & Sullivan's 2008 Homeland Security Surveillance Product Differentiation Award

Monday, October 06, 2008

The award recognizes the firm's accomplishment in creating ground-breaking perimeter-surveillance solutions that provide high levels of protection while minimizing false alarms and providing users with measurable cost effectiveness. read

CVG Inc. Awarded $1.2 Million Contract to Provide Portable Satellite Communications Kits to U.S. Air Force

Monday, October 06, 2008

The CFK-100 Compact Flyaway Kits provide a secure satellite communications and encrypted networking solution within two carry-on-sized backpacks. read

VidSys Powers Up Physical Security Surveillance For The City Of Davenport Iowa

Wednesday, October 01, 2008

This system will improve public safety through remote surveillance of high-crime areas, enhance the effectiveness of local law enforcement, and contribute to the prevention and prosecution of criminal acts. read

Ahura Scientific Expands TruScan System Capabilities for Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health Quality Inspection

Wednesday, October 01, 2008

TruScan is a rugged, handheld Raman system for rapid verification of raw materials and enables companies to develop new libraries of materials from any location and share them with other TruScan units through use of network-management software. read

SoBran Wins Major Chemical Testing Contract For the U.S. Army

Wednesday, October 01, 2008

This contract marks a major milestone in how the government certifies the crucial devices that are the lifeline for hundreds of thousands of soldiers, firefighters, and hazmat teams worldwide. read

Rontal Applications Ltd. Announces Special Version of SimGuard Incident Management System for Efficiency Assurance and Operational Continuity of Border Checkpoints

Monday, September 29, 2008

This special version of Rontal's SimGuard incident management system will be used to ensure border checkpoint efficiency and the maintaining of operational continuity during real-time events. read

Joshua Texas Independent School District Installs Rapid Responder Crisis Management System to Protect Students and Staff

Monday, September 29, 2008

"Prepared Response is pleased to work with the Joshua Independent School District to further improve their response to emergencies," said Jim Finnell, president and CEO of Prepared Response. read

Rapiscan Systems Launches Portable Walk-Through Metal Detector

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

The Metor 300 Portable walk-through metal detector: a versatile, state-of-the-art unit that combines advanced metal detection technology with practical design elements. read

Securitas USA to Use Advanced Detection Technology's Products to Provide Customers With Superior Security

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Both companies will combine their industry knowledge and expertise to aid customers with the common goals of immediately detecting security breaches and fully protecting physical and human assets. read

Hirsch Electronics Earns Frost & Sullivan's Technology Innovation Award

Monday, September 22, 2008

"We take tremendous pride from our ability to deliver products that effectively blend proven solutions with advanced technologies," said Rob Zivney, Vice President, Marketing, Hirsch Electronics. read

Axsys Technologies Names Daniel Manitakos New Surveillance Systems Group President

Monday, September 22, 2008

"His strong engineering background combined with his in-depth knowledge of our markets and technologies make Dan ideally qualified to lead our Surveillance Systems Group," said Scott Conner, President & COO of Axsys Technologies. read

SoBran Wins Contract with Social Security Administration

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

SoBran will support the Social Security Administration by using its innovative Radio Beacon Warehouse Management System, hand-held wireless bar code scanners, and other related technologies to oversee the movement and storage of critical information. read