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Alex Wan Opens Headquarters for Runoff in Atlanta City Council President Race
Two-term City Councilmember goes into the runoff for Atlanta’s second-highest political office with HQ adjacent to Atlanta political institution. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - November 10, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
PanLbilt Global Creates Green Technology Raised Bungalow with Safe Room Permanent Houses in the Aftermath of Hurricanes
Rapid Assembly Building Kits Accelerate rebuilding efforts and occupancy after natural disasters. - November 09, 2017 - PanLbilt
West Corporation Acquires ECaTS from Direct Technology
ECaTS 9-1-1 Analytics SaaS Platform Grew from Direct Technology's BI & Cloud Expertise - November 08, 2017 - Launch Consulting Group
VeriPic Announces the Orion Collection of Police Body Worn Cameras
VeriPic announces the availability of the Orion Police Body Worn Cameras(TM). The Orion Body Worn Cameras are a collection of Body Worn Cameras that have features covering those customers that need simple to use budget cameras to those with demanding requirements that require the full range of features. All Orion Body Worn Cameras are 100% compatible with the VeriPic Digital Evidence Management(R) system for both Cloud and Local Server video evidence storage. - November 08, 2017 - VeriPic, Inc.
Aunt Bertha Makes Connecting Patients and Members to Social Programs Easier with Epic
In an effort to connect patients in need to social service programs, today Aunt Bertha announced it has launched an application in the Epic App Orchard. Aunt Bertha makes it easy for people facing social needs - and those who help others - to find and make referrals to appropriate programs and... - November 08, 2017 - Aunt Bertha
Digital Transformation for Improved Business Processes at Blockchain & Automated IT for Government Summit
The 2018 Blockchain and Automated IT for Government Summit will convene on January 31-February 1, 2018. The summit will provide a forum for members of the DoD, Federal Government, Private Industry, Academia, & other relevant stakeholders to discuss the innovative capabilities and applications of blockchain, to also include robotic process automation, emerging machine-learning capabilities and varying automated IT tech for improving business processes within the DoD and Govt. IT environments. - November 08, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute
Educators Address Needs of Bloomington Public School Students at Recent Event Supporting Beth Beebe for School Board
On Thursday, November 2nd, an intimate group of Beth Beebe for School Board supporters gathered to hear the candidate speak on the needs of Bloomington students as they prepare for entering the workforce and society. Beebe’s platform includes promoting the Career and College Academy to... - November 06, 2017 - Beth Beebe for School Board
Ops Tech Alliance, LLC Awarded GSA Schedule 70 Contract
Ops Tech Alliance, LLC (OTA) announced that the company was successfully awarded a prime GSA Schedule 70 Contract. - November 04, 2017 - Ops Tech Alliance, LLC
U.S. Army Veteran Marche Johnson Launches Major Organizers® Franchise to Serve Montgomery, AL, and Surrounding Areas
Major Organizers® selects Montgomery, AL as the newest franchise location. - November 02, 2017 - Major Organizers (R)
Pivotal Practices Consulting Named as a Top 100 MBE
CRMSDC names Pivotal Practices Consulting LLC as one of the best in the region. - October 30, 2017 - Pivotal Practices Consulting LLC
Introducing SMi's 3rd Annual Defence Logistics Conference This March 2018
SMi Group is proud to announce the third annual Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe conference, to be held in Prague from the 6th – 7th March, 2018. www.defence-logistics.eu/prc Based on the success of their previous two defence logistics conferences, which were supported by the... - October 28, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Working KnowledgeCSP Awarded International Knowledge Management Consulting Services Contract from The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Working KnowledgeCSP (WK), a recognized US and international provider of knowledge management solutions, announced a competitive contract award for Knowledge Management (KM) Consulting Services Contract from The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, headquartered in Geneva,... - October 27, 2017 - Working Knowledge CSP
SIIA Applauds House Leaders on Introduction of International Communications Privacy Act
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) today joined with a coalition of trade associations in support of H.R. 3718 - the International Communications Privacy Act (ICPA). SIIA is pleased that the House introduced a companion bill to the Senate’s version of ICPA, S. - October 27, 2017 - SIIA
New War Book Offers Unique View – Consider for Veteran’s Day Nov. 10
The recently published novel "The Chords of War," offers a unique view of a young man, not a war enthusiast but a rock-n-rock guitarist, who finds himself on the front lines during the surge in Iraq 2006-07. It's based on the true story of Samuel Gonzalez, Jr. - October 25, 2017 - White Whisker Books
Accelerating the Pace of Innovation to Combat Sophisticated Adversarial Threats in Space
DSI’s 4th Space Resiliency Summit is designed as an educational and training “Town Hall” forum, where thought leaders and key policy-makers across military services, defense agencies, and civilian organizations can come together for actionable discussions and debate. This year’s summit will focus on technology and innovation needed to defend critical space assets against increasing and new threats. - October 25, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute
US Department of Homeland Security Discuss Biometric Technology and Capabilities at Border Security 2018
Homeland Security presents exclusive session at SMi’s 11th annual Border Security conference which will take place on 21-22 February 2018 in Rome, Italy. - October 25, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Bridge Structural Deficiencies Exacts an Untold Human Toll - IPC Has an Answer
Infrastructure Inspections including bridge inspections new geophysical nondestructive (NDT) inspection technology brings faults to light before they threaten human life, and dramatically reduces repair costs. - October 24, 2017 - Infrastructure Preservation Co.
New Online Platform Enables Citizens to Review and Grade Local Governments in Real-Time
At CityGrader, Members Can Post Grades and Reviews for City Employees, Municipalities and Counties - October 24, 2017 - CityGrader
UN/CEFACT Single Window Conference to Address Risks to Global Trade
Global trade facilitation experts will gather in Geneva, Switzerland, October 30 and 31 for the International Single Window Conference, the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT) announced today. The two-day event will look at national Single Window... - October 20, 2017 - UN/CEFACT
Border Security 2018: a Focus on Smart Borders and Data Management
SMi’s 11th annual Border Security conference will take place on 21-22 February 2018 in Rome, Italy. - October 20, 2017 - SAE Media Group
SleepSafe Drivers® Names Vigillo Founder to Board of Directors
Transportation industry technology executive first addition in Board of Directors expansion. SleepSafe Drivers announced Steven Bryan, (President and founder of Vigillo, a SambaSafety Company), has joined its Board of Directors. As one of the nation’s leaders in Fatigue Management Programs... - October 19, 2017 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Government Finance Officers Association Awards Mayor Gerald Williams and The Town of White Castle Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Mayor Gerald Williams and the Town of White Castle by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) - October 18, 2017 - Town of White Castle
UK BATCIS Deputy Head to Discuss Next Generation of Tactical Comms Systems
Deputy Head for UK BATCIS presents exclusive keynote at SMi’s Network Centric Warfare conference which will take place on 1-2 February 2018 in Rome, Italy. - October 18, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Operative Experience Receives a $1 Million Phase 2 SBIR Grant to Develop a Female Patient Simulator for Tactical Trauma Care
The award will support the development of a high-fidelity female patient simulator to train U.S. Armed Forces personnel in the management of severely injured female combat casualties at the point of injury. - October 17, 2017 - Operative Experience, Inc.
The GBS Group Awarded for Veteran Career Development
Virginia Beach company is awarded for the career development of Virginia's military veterans. - October 14, 2017 - The GBS Group
One Nation Project the Musical
One Nation Project the Musical, a perfectly timed, satire told through two musical works focusing on the impact of the Great Financial Crisis and it also is a tear-jerker depiction of action told over a 70-year time span in America. - October 13, 2017 - One Nation
Working KnowledgeCSP Receives FY18 Option Year Exercises on Multiple Contracts from the US Department of Transportation
Working KnowledgeCSP LLC, a CVE verified service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) with specialty expertise in federal acquisition management support and services, announced today that the US Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST), Office of the... - October 13, 2017 - Working Knowledge CSP
Thinking Beyond DCIM: Maya HTT Announces Latest Release of Datacenter Clarity LC
The latest release features a powerful forecasting engine with future data for accurate capacity planning, a robust RESTful API offering simplifies software integrations, 3D views and reporting, alarms, user-customizable dashboards, change management, and much more, all accessible via a mobile-accessible web client. - October 12, 2017 - Maya HTT
SkySparc Enters Partnership with Dutch State Treasury Agency
SkySparc, the leading independent provider of solutions for Wallstreet Suite users, has entered a four-year partnership to supply consulting and support services to the Dutch State Treasury Agency (DSTA). - October 11, 2017 - SkySparc
Project Seamless Traveller: Is Passport-Less Travel Possible?
Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection to present exclusive session at SMi’s 11th annual Border Security conference which will take place on 21-22 February 2018 in Rome, Italy. - October 11, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Buckhead Coalition Endorses Alex Wan for Atlanta City Council President
The Buckhead Coalition has endorsed Alex Wan, who is seeking the Atlanta City Council President seat after two successful terms on Council. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - October 07, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
Agenda Released for Border Security 2018
Registration is now open for SMi’s 11th annual Border Security conference which will take place on 21-22 February 2018 in Rome, Italy. - October 05, 2017 - SAE Media Group
SCPC: New Study of Medicare “DIR” Fee Legislation Helps Demonstrate PBMs as Bad Actors Across Full Spectrum of Transactions
Solutions to PBM Pricing Abuses Must Address Entire Drug Supply Chain - October 03, 2017 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Feminists Shamefully Silent on Plight of Muslim Women, Says Feminist Phyllis Chesler in New Book from New English Review Press
Speaking about her new book, “Islamic Gender Apartheid: Exposing the Veiled War Against Women” from New English Review Press, Phyllis Chesler mourned the fact that so many American progressives, including feminists, have so disgracefully abandoned their Muslim and other tribal sisters... - October 02, 2017 - New English Review Press
OPS Tech Alliance Awarded Prime Contract Supporting Department of Defense
Ops Tech Alliance, LLC (OTA) announced that the company was successfully awarded a prime contract providing professional services to support the Department of Defense (DoD). - October 02, 2017 - Ops Tech Alliance, LLC
Overcoming Threats to Space-Based Capabilities at Space Resiliency Summit
DSI’s 4th Space Resiliency Summit is designed as an educational and training “Town Hall” forum, where thought leaders and key policy-makers across military services, defense agencies, and civilian organizations can come together for actionable discussions and debate. This year’s summit will focus on technology and innovation needed to defend critical space assets against increasing and new threats. - September 30, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute
Kidney Community Applauds Bipartisan Senate Legislation to Improve Access to Kidney Care Treatments, Improve Quality of Life for Individuals with Kidney Disease
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s largest kidney coalition comprised of physician groups, providers, patient groups, manufacturers and researchers – today praised the introduction of Senate Bill 1890, “Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment... - September 29, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Kidney Care Community Celebrates the Passage of the Senate’s CHRONIC Care Act with Unanimous Consent
Kidney Community States Bill will Improve Access to Quality Care, Expand Treatment Choice. - September 29, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Eclipse WiFi Corp. Has Just Released New QuickNetCase®, a Quick Deploy Network Communication System so Desperately Needed by Those Located in Hurricane-Affected Areas
Eclipse WiFi Corp. launches QuickNetCase®, a Quick Deploy Network Communication Solution in an airline carry-on case. The QuickNetCase® will instantly bring urgently needed wired and wireless network communications back to entities in the Hurricane-Affected Areas. - September 29, 2017 - Eclipse WiFi Corp
Sprout Health Group Introduces First Responder Support Program in Sacramento
Healthcare management company, Sprout Health Group, (www.sprouthealthgroup.com) has recently introduced a new critical stress response program designed for first responders at their Cedar Point Recovery facility in Sacramento, CA. The group owns and operates drug and alcohol rehab centers, as well... - September 28, 2017 - Sprout Health Group
Atlanta City Council President Candidate Alex Wan Receives Highest Grade from Committee for a Better Atlanta
Alex Wan, who is seeking the Atlanta City Council President seat after two successful terms on Council, garners highest rating of "excellent" from influential group; was one of the top two scorers of all candidates who participated Citywide. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - September 26, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
Ez-XBRL Receives Patent for Structured and Unstructured Data Analytics
Ez-XBRL Solutions, Inc. announces the issuance of a third patent by the US Patent Office. This is an additional patent awarded to the company’s earlier patent for a system that facilitates associating structured and unstructured data. The company's Contexxia product utilizes these algorithms to provide unique insights into both structured data, such as XBRL, and unstructured data. - September 25, 2017 - Ez-XBRL Solutions, Inc.
Access to Briefings for Insider Threat Management
DSI’s 2017 Insider Threat Symposium will focus on the efforts to develop insider threat programs across government agencies and private sector industry in order to provide them with the information and tools they need to identify, contain, and combat insider threats. - September 25, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute
Thompson-DeWitt Financial Group's New York Advisory Office Jumps Into the Asset-Based Lending Arena
Thompson-DeWitt to add full suite of asset-based funding options to its diverse portfolio of commercial finance options. - September 23, 2017 - Thompson DeWitt Financial Group
Burma Point Calls to Stand with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Rally at UN
Rally in response to criticism of Myanmar democratic leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who has been courageously facing an ongoing crisis in the west of the country. - September 22, 2017 - Burma Point
National Bar Association Statement on Acquittal of Former St. Louis Police Officer for Murder of Anthony Lamar Smith
"Anthony Lamar Smith has been denied justice in death, as he was in life," says National Bar Association (NBA) President Juan R. Thomas. - September 18, 2017 - National Bar Association (NBA)
Managing Health IT Modernization Efforts to Support a Seamless, Data Driven, Patient Centered Military Healthcare System
The October 2017 DoD/VA and Gov Health IT Summit will bring together senior level speakers and the Health IT community from DoD, VA, Federal Agencies, Industry, and Academia for ample networking & actionable discussion amongst all in attendance, revolving around this year’s theme of Leveraging IT Solutions to Advance Connected Health for Military and Government. - September 15, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute
Five O'Clock Steakhouse Celebrates National Thank a Police Officer Day
Five O'Clock Steakhouse to serve a prime rib sandwich lunch to the officers and staff of Milwaukee Police District 3. - September 14, 2017 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Receive Briefings from USMC, USAF, and U.S. Army Leaders, at Virtual Training and Simulation Summit
On October 31 & November 1, personnel from USMC, USAF, Federal Agencies, Academia, and Industry will convene in Arlington, VA, for two days of “off-the-record” briefings and informal discussions at Defense Strategies Institute’s “town hall” Military Virtual... - September 13, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute
Leveraging Directed Energy to Enhance Warfighting Dominance
DSI’s Directed Energy Day will focus on the efforts across the military branches to advance and utilize directed energy technologies. The discussion will cover the latest initiatives to apply directed energy to existing platforms and recent efforts to further develop the technology. - September 12, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute