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Wan Launches Bid to be City Council President
Atlanta City Councilman Alex Wan touts deep roots in the community, long-time civic leadership, business acumen and solid record during seven years at city hall. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com - January 30, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
ATL Host Cyber Security Training
Advanced Technology Leaders, Inc. (ATL) hosted Cyber Range Training conducted by Metova CyberCENTS at their IT/Cyber Training facility located in the Enterprise Mill in downtown Augusta, GA last week. Students were provided lecture and hands-on instruction. Training topics included: · Cyber... - January 30, 2017 - Advanced Technology Leaders, Inc.
Robotic Transportation Infrastructure Save Billions
IPC Infrastructure Preservation Corporation has developed a line of robotic infrastructure inspection services that give better and more accurate visibility as to deterioration so that the DOT’s can make the right choices with appropriating their limited funds for their massive infrastructure issues. - January 29, 2017 - Infrastructure Preservation Co.
Zenius Corporation’s Whitepaper Advocates New Approach for Cost-Effective Federal Program Management Oversight
Proposed archetype from innovative small business supports best practices and new legislation requiring program management accountability across the federal government - January 28, 2017 - Zenius Corporation
Niteworks Join the British Army to Deliver Training and Simulation Requirements Update
Brigadier General (ret) Haldenby will be speaking at Land Forces Simulation & Training conference taking place on 13-14 February 2017 in London. - January 28, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Jail Achieves National Accreditation
On January 27, 2017, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) became the first jail in Indiana to undergo and successfully meet Accreditation requirements through the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO). The NIJO accreditation process requires agencies pursing accreditation to provide... - January 27, 2017 - National Institute for Jail Operations
Agenda Released for SMi’s Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology Conference
The agenda has been released and registration is now open for SMi’s Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology which will take place on 24th - 25th May 2017. - January 27, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Arkansas Public Fleet Professionals Association Announces Board Changes and Its 2017 Annual Conference
The Arkansas Public Fleet Professionals Association (“APFPA”), an industry group for all of AR and surrounding States’ public sector fleet personnel and related industry service providers, announced a change in its Board of Directors for 2017 as well as the timing of its 2017 conference. - January 24, 2017 - APFMA
Lance LoRusso, Author of When Cops Kill, Peacemaking and Blue News to Speak at the Georgia Sheriff’s Association’s Winter Training Conference on January 24th
LoRusso’s Presentation is Blue News: Managing The Media - January 20, 2017 - Lance LoRusso Books
King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Centre, Jordan, Confirmed to Speak at Land Forces Simulation and Training 2017
Land Forces Simulation and Training conference will bring the best of the simulation and training community together just four weeks from now. - January 20, 2017 - SAE Media Group
INVISTA and SEA Confirmed Speakers for Future Soldier Technology 2017
SMi Group Reports: INVISTA and SEA join Future Soldier Technology Conference 2017 - January 13, 2017 - SAE Media Group
USA, UK, Italy, France and Austria Reveal Updates on Border Security Projects
Next month, SMi will return to Rome, Italy for the 10th annual Border Security conference on the 15th and 16th February 2017. - January 13, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Registration Opens for 8th Annual Air Mission Planning and Support Conference 2017
SMi Group Reports: Registration is now live for Annual Air Mission Planning and Support Conference 2017. - January 13, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Effectiveness of Prescription Bottle Lock Mechanisms When Dispensing Opioids to be Studied by Department of Defense
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) For Fiscal Year 2017 takes steps to bolster the defense of the homeland, including an amendment requiring the U.S. Department of Defense to study the feasibility and cost effectiveness of using upgraded prescription bottle lock mechanisms when... - January 11, 2017 - Gatekeeper Innovation
Hear Updates on How to Maximise Maritime Situational Awareness Capabilities
With less than 4 weeks to go, SMi’s 2nd annual Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology conference will return to Rome on the 29th & 30th January 2017. - January 07, 2017 - SAE Media Group
EMAS Litigation Settlement
ESCO and Runway Safe announced today that they reached an agreement to end the lawsuit between them. The terms were not announced and will remain confidential. Trial in the action had been scheduled to begin on November 7, 2016, in federal court in Austin, Texas, but was adjourned in light of the... - December 21, 2016 - Zodiac Arresting Systems
Tracking Web Pages with Intelligent Spiders — The Hub Page Monitoring
The Hub releases Page Monitoring technology that offers the ability to turn any website’s data into a structured API. - December 21, 2016 - The Hub
Luxury Camping Portal Glamping Hub Offers to Take Oprah and Michelle Obama Glamping
Glamping Hub would like to invite Oprah and the First Lady to go glamping at any one of the 5,000 featured accommodations on the luxury camping portal, following Oprah's Hour-Long Special, "First Lady Michelle Obama Says Farewell to the White House: An Oprah Winfrey Special." - December 20, 2016 - Glamping Hub
Enhancing Tactical Data Link Capabilities for Greater Communication Resiliency
The 2017 Joint Tactical Networks Summit, occurring on January 17th & 18th, 2017, will be held at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center, San Diego State University. - December 17, 2016 - Defense Strategies Institute
New Politically Themed Giftbox Brings Easy Last-Minute Gift to Politically Activated People
The Pantsuit Gift Box: Don’t Feel Hopeless, Feel the Power; For the millions of women who joined the Pantsuit movement during the presidential campaign, Pantsuit Creations offers a pick-me-up gift that packages empowerment with a side of humor. Note to men: It’s an easy-to-purchase-online gift that broadcasts father, boyfriend and brother solidarity. They've created a way for formerly Trump-supporting brothers and boyfriends to extend an olive branch. Pre-order for January pantsuitcreations.com - December 16, 2016 - PantsuitCreations
The Hub Adds Irregular Personnel Activity Classification Using Deep Learning
The Hub artificial intelligence monitoring platform has developed a deep learning model that tracks employee behaviour and protects organisations by detecting errant patterns including staff activity, social engineering and resident software. It enables organisations to automate personnel monitoring and be alerted to anomalous activity. - December 16, 2016 - The Hub
Inhaler Group UK Explore the Impact of Inhaled Therapies Next March in London
SMi’s 13th annual Asthma & COPD conference returns to London on the 29th and 30th March 2017. - December 15, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Aéroports De Paris Discuss Border Security Measures at 10th Annual Border Security Conference
SMi’s will return to Rome, Italy for the 10th annual Border Security conference on the 15th and 16th February 2017 - December 14, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Consumer Centre Helps Families Through "Share Christmas" with Donation to Centre55
Consumer Centre is the global leader in providing business expansion through both private lending and Government funding programs. Centre55 is an agency of the City of Toronto and a registered Charity. Consumer Centre's employees raised $1,200 for Centre55's "Share Christmas." "We... - December 13, 2016 - Consumer Centre
TravelCompute Wins APICTA 2016 Award for Its Travel Technology Platform & Big Data Solution for NTOs
TravelCompute (TravelCompute.com) was coined the winner of Hospitality and Tourism Category at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards (APICTA) 2016 ceremony held on Dec. 05 in Taipei, Taiwan. - December 10, 2016 - Octraves Technology
National Maritime Surveillance Programme Updates from Italy, UK, Belgium, France, Portugal, Israel, US, Canada, NATO, etc.
SMi Group will return to Rome, Italy on the 29th-30th January 2017 for the 2nd annual Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology conference. - December 08, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Canless Air System to Continue Manufacturing in the USA, Credits Trump While Announcing Decision
Canless Air System joins growing list of US based companies who are no longer looking to move manufacturing outside of the country. - December 06, 2016 - Canless Air System
Abolition Day 2016: U.S.'s Vegan, Abolitionist Political Party Publishes Final Draft of Abolition Amendment; Will Grant Legal Personhood, Rights to Other Animals
The Humane Party has published the final, full draft of the Abolition Amendment, a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution. Upon ratification, the Abolition Amendment will abolish the property status of all animals under U.S. jurisdiction, thereby bringing an immediate end to the meat, dairy, egg, poultry, fish, leather, fur, vivisection, rodeo, and other violence-based industries. - December 06, 2016 - The Humane Party
Profound Technologies Licenses New Laser Strike Recording App for the Aviation Community
Laser strikes are becoming an increasing danger to the aviation community. New mobile app to reduce the risk. - December 05, 2016 - Profound Technologies, Inc
U.S. Rep. Mulvaney Pays Visit to SAFE Federal Credit Union
Promising changes regarding federal financial industry regulation, U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney visited SAFE Federal Credit Union this week for input on how the regulatory landscape can be improved. - December 02, 2016 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
MedLogiq Brings Acclaimed VAT® to Medical Devices
Proven solutions make medical devices safer, more reliable and improves time-to-market. Powerful technology solutions will be integrated with the General Infusion Pump (GIP) to assist in standardizing performance measurement, event monitoring and reporting. - November 30, 2016 - MedLogiq
Interview Released on Increasing Maritime Security Through the Use of Satellites with Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) in the Run-Up to Leading Maritime ISR Event
SMi Group release an exclusive series of interviews ahead of the Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology Conference that will take place on 29th- 30th January 2017. - November 24, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Successfully Launching the Future Police Technology Conference in Strategic Partnership with the UAE Ministry of Interior
This event constitutes a platform for technology selection, integration, optimisation and investment to support police force effectiveness. - November 23, 2016 - Advanced Conferences & Meetings
Local Government Leaders Forum–7th December from 1pm Onwards, London
Timed to coincide with the government’s first autumn statement and designed in partnership with CIPFA, Capita Conferences' Local Government Leaders Forum comes at a time of unprecedented change in Local Government - November 23, 2016 - Capita Conferences
QRC's WBT 3000 Offers Third Party Software for Rapid Integration Into Existing Intelligence Systems
QRC is pleased to announce support of COMINT Consulting's Krypto 1000 on the WBT 3000 series products. - November 22, 2016 - QRC Technologies
U.s. Customs and Border Protection Joins Expert Speaker Line Up at Border Security 2017
SMi’s will open its door once more in Rome, Italy for the 10th annual Border Security conference on the 15th and 16th February 2017. - November 19, 2016 - SAE Media Group
NORAD Shelter Systems LLC’s Solar-Powered S16x10-CIV - NORAD's Smallest Underground Nuclear War Bomb Shelter for 4-6 Civilians
NORAD Shelter Systems LLC® recently unveiled the S16x10-CIV, its smallest underground bomb shelter for civilians to survive long-term protracted nuclear war. The solar-powered shelter outfitted with NBC-EMP protection, plumbing, electricity, bathroom, shower, beds, kitchen and much more is available for sale starting at the end of November 2016. - November 18, 2016 - NORAD Shelter Systems LLC
Moran Transportation Corporation Expands into New Facility in Elkhart, Indiana
Moran Transportation Corporation is pleased to announce that it has expanding its Northern Indiana operation with the acquisition of a new terminal in Elkhart, Indiana. The new terminal gives Moran Transportation Corporation a much larger facility allowing for growth and efficiency within that... - November 16, 2016 - Moran Transportation Corporation
Moran Transportation Corporation Earns Spot on Inbound Logistics “Top 100 Truckers 2016”
Moran Transportation Corporation is pleased to announce that it has earned a spot on the “2016 Top 100 Truckers” as published in the September issue of Inbound Logistics. Inbound Logistics is a leading industry publication for the transportation and logistics industry. Their awards and... - November 16, 2016 - Moran Transportation Corporation
Join Airbus This December to Discuss How Space-Based Surveillance is Keeping the Blue Economy Safe
SMi’s Protecting the Blue Economy Through Maritime Surveillance Technology will take place on 6th December in London. - November 16, 2016 - SAE Media Group
TimeTonic Named Technological Innovation of the Year
TimeTonic received the award for Technological Innovation in 2016 at Mobility Awards 2016. The 15-person jury from prestigious economic and IT press and industry professionals selected TimeTonic for its innovative Visual, Cloud & Mobile new Smart Database that allows professionals to free themselves from complex corporate business tools and create or customize collaborative web and mobile sales, projects or field operation management solutions in minutes. - November 15, 2016 - TimeTonic
A New Regional SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility is Being Installed in Central Florida by Double C Bar Ranch
A New Regional SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility in Central Florida. Double C Bar Ranch near St. Cloud is currently having a SolarOrganite® Biosolids Treatment Facility installed on their 4,000 acres to protect the environment and make a Class AA/EQ State Licensed Fertilizer. It will be up and running in just a few months. - November 15, 2016 - Solarorganite, LLC
Advancing Joint Communications Through Multi-Domain Interoperability
The 2017 Joint Tactical Networks Summit, occurring on January 17th & 18th, 2017, will focus on the technologies, policies, and strategies that enable robust communication systems and advanced network architectures to facilitate joint cooperation in a multiple domain environment to support mission success. - November 11, 2016 - Defense Strategies Institute
Combat Vehicles Modernisation Programmes: Latest Military and Industry Updates from UK, USA, Canada, Israel, Czech Republic, Germany, Norway, France, Switzerland, Sweden
SMi reports world’s leading vehicle manufacturers, including Lockheed Martin UK, Rheinmetall, BAE Systems Hägglunds, General Dynamics European Land Systems-Mowag, ARTEC GmbH, Nexter, FFG and many others will meet in London this November. - November 10, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Badger Truck Center Presented with a Deloitte Wisconsin 75 Award
Badger Truck Center wins Deloitte 75 Award 12 years running. - November 09, 2016 - Badger Truck Center
Pennsylvania Residents: Need a Ride to the Polls Today? Crowdpac Campaign Gaining Momentum to Provide Rides via Lyft and Uber
Transit Strike in PA Affecting Voter Turnout is Top Concern for Vote.org; Any PA Resident Can Use Special Election Code “VOTEPA” for $30 towards their ride to the polls via Lyft and Uber - November 08, 2016 - Vote.org
Flint & Steel Presents: Shake It Off
"Shake It Off" invites citizens all across the nation to shake hands “digitally" and start to mute the acrimony that this election season has sparked. - November 08, 2016 - Flint & Steel
GIS WebTech Raises New Round of Capital and Announces Leadership Team
GIS WebTech LLC, a technology company with the only product suite for economic development and site selection built natively on the Esri platform, announced the closing of its first round of equity capital investment and the appointment of its leadership team. - November 03, 2016 - GIS WebTech LLC
SolarCraft Installs Solar Power at EnviroCare International; NorthBay Environmental Firm Eliminates their Power Bill with Solar
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 66.4 kW solar panel installation at EnviroCare International in American Canyon, CA. The solar panel system will provide 100% of their power needs, eliminating their power bill and saving the company tens of thousands of dollars every year for decades to come. - November 03, 2016 - SolarCraft
Sheriff Jewell Williams Receives National Guard and Reserve “Above And Beyond” Honors
Philadelphia Sheriff Jewell Williams awarded for going Above and Beyond the law to support hire veterans, support National Guard reservists. Award presented by Major General Wesley E. Craig Jr., on behalf of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). 12% of Philadelphia Sheriff Deputies are veterans. - November 01, 2016 - Office of the Sheriff of Philadelphia