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Fluidmesh Networks

Cosimo Malesci, VP Marketing, explains that Fluidmesh produces wireless IT solutions for security applications. Major customers include military networks – particularly in terrorist of hostage situations -- police and fire departments and other public safety deployments, campus security and corporations. The company’s new Fluidmesh 2100 Endo was created for vehicles and transportation applications where the wireless node is embedded.

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Homeland Security Policy Institute names new steering committee members
Wed, 2010-03-03 12:45 PM
The George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI) has appointed 14 new steering committee members.  HSPI describes the group as a “bipartisan cadre.” It includes two...
DoD panel on responding to CBRNE incidents to meet March 17 and 18
Wed, 2010-03-03 12:24 PM
A Defense Department advisory panel that makes recommendations regarding how DoD can support U.S. civil authorities after certain chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incidents, will hold a...
NIST plans 700 MHz demonstration network for public safety communications
Wed, 2010-03-03 11:58 AM
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plans to develop a 700 MHz Public Safety Broadband Demonstration Network, which will provide a “multi-vendor, neutral host environment” in...
RSA’s 2010 IT Security Conference to feature top government officials
Wed, 2010-02-24 01:35 PM
The 2010 USA RSA Conference will open its doors for workshops and advance sessions on Monday morning, March 1, and run through Friday, March 5, at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. The...
CBP might procure hundreds of additional mobile surveillance systems
Wed, 2010-02-24 11:54 AM
Mobile surveillance
In an effort to spot approaching illegal immigrants and terrorists at wider ranges and longer distances, Customs and Border Protection has issued a competitive solicitation for what could wind up...
Royal Saudi Air Force seeks help on its secure communications program
Mon, 2010-02-22 12:07 PM
The U.S. Air Force is gathering information from prospective contractors about their ability to support the Royal Saudi Air Force’s secure communications program by procuring new equipment,...
CNL signs iValue InfoSolutions as Indian VAD
Fri, 2010-02-19 01:20 PM
Woking, UK-based CNL, a specialist in physical security information management (PSIM) software, has signed a national distributor agreement in India with Bangalore-based iValue InfoSolutions, which...
CBP to procure Blackberry service for 65 people
Thu, 2010-02-18 05:23 PM
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is currently running a “reverse auction” on FedBid.com to procure wireless Blackberry service for 65 lines. Due to snow storms along the East Coast, the deadline...
Modular SCIF planned for Elmendorf AFB in Alaska
Thu, 2010-02-18 11:37 AM
Elmendorf AFB
The U.S. Air Force plans to build a 7,500-square-foot secure compartmental information facility, or SCIF, at Elmendorf Air Force Base, near Anchorage, Alaska, which will meet the standards set out in...
Investors looking for homeland-security stocks, Web portal says
Mon, 2010-02-15 03:23 PM
In the wake of Frost & Sullivan’s recent prediction that the homeland-security sector will continue to enjoy “healthy” growth, despite the many troubles of the wider economy, comes confirmation...
NIR, SWIR, and extended VNIR ranges targeted for airborne signal detection
Mon, 2010-02-15 03:19 PM
Fitchburg, MA-based Headwall Photonics has announced the availability of the High Efficiency Hyperspec imaging sensor for airborne spectral sensing missions that require significantly higher levels...
Bradford Networks to secure healthcare mobile users and medical devices
Thu, 2010-02-11 02:51 PM
Concord, NH-based Bradford Networks, a networks security specialist, reports that it has launched an initiative to help healthcare organizations better manage the changing nature of network security...

Commentary and Opinions

Common Alerting Protocol is becoming more common among military agencies

In 2001, an international, independent group of more than 120 emergency managers began specifying and prototyping the “Common Alerting Protocol” or CAP, data structure based on the recommendations of a report issued by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC).

Leveraging social networks to sound the alarm

The proliferation of social networks has revolutionized how people communicate. Today, people are connecting with voice, data and video across the world in seconds. Because millions of people currently use social networking sites, bulletin boards, video-sharing sites, podcasts and blogs, a great opportunity exists to leverage these channels for mass alerting during an emergency.

Securing USB flash drives with biometric authentication

 

Every day, people and organizations hand over their most valuable and vital personal information to government agencies. It is then up to the recipient – a federal or state agency, or another government organization – to safely store that data.

Cyber criminals and terrorists are listening

Cyber criminals and terrorists are listening to our phone calls. From Indonesia, Kuala Lumpur, London, Shanghai and places in between, YouTube videos show how, for a mere $20, they can listen to cells phones with a salad bowl and a TV remote. Even baby monitors can pick up your neighbors’ cellular conversation. Iranians viewed videos from U.S. Air Force Predator drones last year, with just $30 worth of software and a laptop.

Can cell phones replace public safety communications?

Twenty years ago, few members of the public had mobile phones, while police, fire and other emergency responders had mobile equipment that provided point-to-point communications. Fast forward to the present, and almost everyone carries a cell phone. Consumer mobile communications has improved immeasurably, while the cost has dropped dramatically.

Company News

Intergraph public safety and security software aids Kingdom of Jordan

The Kingdom of Jordan has successfully deployed Intergraph public safety and security incident management software as part of a comprehensive, nationwide homeland security initiative to prevent and respond to local and regional terrorism threats.

Barix introduces IP intercom and announcement device for public transportation sector

Barix AG, a supplier of IP-based audio transmission, intercom, control and monitoring systems, has introduced the Annuncicom 155 IP intercom and announcement device developed primarily for use on trains and in rail stations and tunnels. 

Fast Alert is patented in Canada to provide real-time incident warning and management

Incident Alert Systems (IAS) of Port Angeles, WA, has been granted patent protection under Canadian Patent # 2,579,823 for its Fast Alert system.

Fast Alert is a computer-enabled, incident warning and management system designed by IAS specifically for direct and immediate communication between teachers, staff and first responders during an emergency situation in which expedient and concise information flow is of the essence, says a press release issued by IAS.

TSA plans to buy more XTS radios built by Motorola

In what’s known as an “other than full and open competition,” the Transportation Security Administration plans to procure Motorola XTS radios which can interoperate with the current Motorola radio inventory at many U.S. airports.

In a 100 percent small business set-aside procurement, TSA plans a competitive solicitation among small business sellers of Motorola XTS radios. The agency did not indicate the quantity of radios it intends to purchase, in a special notice it published online on August 17.

Clarkston PD catches criminals with Trapeze Networks and Digital Ally wireless application

Trapeze Networks, a supplier of enterprise wireless LAN equipment and management software, has announced that the Clarkston, GA, Police Department (CPD) has deployed a new wireless infrastructure and in-car digital video system from Trapeze Networks and Digital Ally, Inc. 

The system's videos capture evidence, train officers and provides for superb resident safety, according to a press release issued by the companies on August 12. 

Safe and Secure TV channel announces ticker symbol and name change

Safe and Secure TV Channel, LLC, an Internet broadband television network devoted exclusively to homeland security and emergency preparedness, has announced that FINRA has approved the name change for Safe and Secure TV Channel, LLC and the issuance of a new symbol.

The company's symbol will change from CGRP to SSTC. The change in the company's name and ticker symbol was effected in connection with the previously announced merger of Safe and Secure TV Channel, Inc. with and into China Entertainment Group, Inc.

Harris Corporation names John Heller President of its IT Services business

Harris Corp., an international communications and information technology company, has named John Heller president of its IT Services business.

Heller, 48, has served as vice president and general manager of IT Services’ Department of Defense (DoD) programs since joining Harris in 2007 with the acquisition of Multimax, Inc. Heller succeeds Ted Hengst, who recently was named vice president and chief information officer (CIO) for Harris.

ComNet solution allows existing copper infrastructure be used for new Ethernet network installations

ComNet, of Danbury, CT, a provider of fiber optic and Ethernet network solutions, has introduced a new two-channel model that allows Ethernet-based equipment to be connected over non-traditional media.

 
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AES Corporation

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Boeing Intelligence and Security Systems

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Honeywell Security Group

Angela Oberman, Product Manager of the Vindicator Technologies Product Line of Honeywell Security Solutions, indicates that the Vindicator product line is an integrated access control, intrusion detection, CCTV system that takes input from these disparate systems and displays them on the headin to create an integrated command and control system. The core market is Air Force,  Army, Navy, Utilities, Chemical Plants and other critical infrastructure.

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