Homeland Security Newswire
1 - CAGW Releases Issue Brief on JSF Alternate Engine
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) released an Issue Brief on the alternate engine for the new Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). The brief can be accessed on the group’s web page, www.cagw.org/engine, which also features examples of the ads it...
2 - Universal Detection Technology’s German Partner, Centurio, Completes First NATO Marketing Tour
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Universal Detection Technology codes allowing for its equipment to be marketed to NATO affiliated countries. “We are continuing to see positive results from our overseas marketing efforts through our partners,” said Mr. Jacques Tizabi, UNDT's...
3 - Datacard Group Team Recognized by U.S. Department of State for Work in Passport Card Program
MINNETONKA, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Datacard Group, the world leader in secure ID and card personalization solutions, is pleased to announce recent successful deployments of the Datacard® MX6000™ Card Personalization Systems for use in the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative...
4 - Guidance Software Announces Availability of EnCase® Cybersecurity
PASADENA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Guidance Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:GUID), The World Leader in Digital Investigations™, today announced that EnCase Cybersecurity® is now generally available. EnCase Cybersecurity is designed for information security, network defense and...
5 - Self Storage Association Members are Pro-active with Homeland Security & Local Police to Thwart Terrorism
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - The Self Storage Association (SSA), in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this week formally alerted its 6,000 member-companies, its affiliated state associations – and their thousands of member- companies – and...
6 - The American Legion Does Not Want Post 9/11 GI Bill to Fail
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - The newly instituted Post 9/11 GI Bill promises to afford thousands of recently returned U.S. military veterans the benefits of much-deserved higher education, but some students say late payments by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are putting...
7 - IDGA Recognizes New Defense Paradigm: Aviation Maintenance and Lifecycle Practices
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Due to the current push for government funds to go toward aircraft sustainment, IDGA will be running Aviation Lifecycle Management on October 19-21, 2009 at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner in Vienna, VA. In an effort to allocate money...
8 - Data Link Solutions MIDS-LVT Terminal to Provide Coalition Forces Real-Time Situational Awareness
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Data Link Solutions (DLS), a joint venture of Rockwell Collins and BAE Systems, will provide real-time situational awareness to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and coalition forces under two recent awards for Multifunctional Information Distribution...
9 - Qosmos Announces Support for Tilera Multicore Processors
PARIS-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Summary: Qosmos ixEngine – a Network Intelligence software development kit providing real-time visibility of data as it crosses networks – has been optimized to run on Tilera multi-core processors, delivering high speed performance for the most...
10 - UnitedHealth Group Authorizes Early Prescription Refills and Opens Free Counseling Help Line for People in Flood-Affected Counties in Georgia
MINNETONKA, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) and its family of companies are authorizing plan participants who are affected by the floods in Georgia and enrolled in its fully insured health plans and pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services to obtain...
11 - Molycorp Minerals Announces the Formation of Rare Earth Trade Association
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Molycorp Minerals, LLC announced today the formation of the Rare Earth Industry and Technology Association (“REITA”). REITA will function as an independent trade association dedicated to the establishment of a sustainable domestic...
12 - Sept. 15 House of Representatives Hearing on Space Flight Includes Misconceptions; Industry Group Offers Clarity
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Next Step in Space, a coalition of businesses, organizations, and people working toward ensuring the future of human spaceflight in the United States, today issued a white paper titled “Acquiring U.S. Commercial ISS Crew and Cargo Services Creates...
13 - Social Media for DoD & Government Revolutionizes Communication with Citizen-Soldiers
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Businesses are scrambling to find the best way to utilize social media, while the United States federal government and DoD has been a leader in implementing social media initiatives. "New and emerging social media and Web 2.0 tools are revolutionizing...
14 - RAPIDGate Program Records More Than Five Million Ingresses
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - The RAPIDGate® Program, an identity and access management program developed by Portland, OR based Eid Passport, Inc., recently recorded five million ingresses. The program improves security by pre-screening and streamlining access for the...
15 - IDGA Exhibitions Announces the Launch of the Military Air Assets Exhibition & Conference (MAASEC)
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement, Exhibitions Group (IDGA) announces the launch of the inaugural Military Air Assets Exhibition & Conference slated for March 29 –April 1, 2010 to take place in Jacksonville, FL. The objective...
16 - Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc. Receives $30 Million Order from TSA
BEDFORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc., a developer of industry-leading threat detection solutions, announced today that it has received a $30 million order from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for its CT-80 DR, a next generation...
17 - SECU Members Support North Carolina National Guard’s “Operation Kids on Guard” Foundation Initiative
RALEIGH, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) members via the SECU Foundation have provided the Operation Kids on Guard Foundation with a Sport Utility Vehicle and trailer for its “Kids on Guard (KOG)” Family Readiness Program. The program will utilize...
18 - Department of Defense Honors Employers for Support of National Guard and Reserve
ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Fifteen employers from across the nation were honored by Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn, III with the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award on September 17, 2009 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC. The...
19 - Universal Detection Technology Addresses Bioterrorism Threat to National Security at ASIS 2009
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Universal Detection Technology (www.udetection.com)(OTCBB: UNDT), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies and counter-terrorism training programs to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats, announced today...
20 - Toshiba to Launch ePassport Full-Color Printer
TOKYO-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has developed a high-tech full-color, automated ePassport (IC passport) printer, VP-P450, that integrates all functions necessary for ePassport personalization. In advance of the printer’s launch in...
21 - OASIS Emergency Interoperability Summit Explores Advances in Next Generation Alert, Warning, Resource Management, and Hospital Coordination
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - The public and private sectors will join to demonstrate the benefits of open standards for facilitating emergency response at the OASIS Emergency Interoperability (EI) Summit, 30 September - 1 October. Held as part of the National Information Exchange...
22 - Register for October 7 OGC Spatial Law and Policy Summit!
WAYLAND, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - The Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. (OGC®) has a limited number of registrations available for the Spatial Law and Policy Summit that will be held at The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center on October 7, 2009. Professionals from government and...
23 - Satellite Operators Create Coalition for Competitive Launches
WASHINGTON, D.C.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Four of the leading operators of communications satellites announced today the formation of a Coalition for Competitive Launches. The coalition is aimed at enhancing worldwide competition in the provision of commercial satellite launches, a...
24 - SenditCertified Founders Will Join Cyber Security and Technology Conversation at Upcoming U.S. Government Events
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - SenditCertified, a fully-collaborative, secure communications platform offering several technology solutions for government security and intelligence organizations, has announced that key company executives will join top U.S. government...
25 - Nujira Enters Defence Communications Market
CAMBRIDGE, England-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Nujira today announced that it is engaging with two military customers, and is commencing development of Coolteq™ products for use in defence communications systems. The names of the customers were not disclosed. In early evaluations with its...
26 - IASIS Healthcare Deploys Sentillion’s Single Sign-on Solution to Simplify Access to Its Clinical Systems
ANDOVER, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Sentillion today announced that IASIS Healthcare, a leading owner and operator of acute care hospitals, has implemented its enterprise single sign-on (SSO) solution to provide caregivers with improved access to the health system’s electronic...
27 - New Survey Says Workforce Woes to Continue for Aerospace and Defense Industry
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Expected increases in retirement eligibility rates of existing workers, and documented increases in voluntary attrition rates of younger workers, combined with weak demand for future contracts (work) has Aerospace and Defense companies facing the most...
28 - International Audience to Explore Security Challenges for Transparent Government at OASIS Identity Management Forum
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - As national and international governments endeavor to provide open, transparent, and trusted services, the challenges of managing citizens' identities and access to information require careful planning, a strong policy focus, and attention to standards and...
29 - Saab Receives Order for BOL Countermeasures Dispensing System
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Regulatory News: The defence and security company Saab (STO:SAABB) has been awarded an integration and production contract with an order value of MEURO 14 (approximately MSEK 137) for the BOL dispenser system from the Finnish Air Force (Air...
30 - ManTech International Corporation Names L. William Varner President of its Mission, Cyber & Technology Solutions Group
FAIRFAX, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - ManTech International Corporation (Nasdaq:MANT) has named L. William Varner president of its Mission, Cyber & Technology Solutions Group, which is being created through a combination of the company’s Information Systems & Technology, and...
31 - Senate Proclaims Sept. 16 ‘The American Legion Day’
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution designating September 16, 2009 as “The American Legion Day.” The measure, Senate Resolution 260, was shepherded through last evening by Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, after submitting the resolution earlier in...
32 - Implant Sciences Announces Credit Facility
WILMINGTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - Implant Sciences Corporation (OTCBB:IMSC), a supplier of systems and sensors for the homeland security market and related industries, today announced that on September 4, 2009, the Company and DMRJ Group LLC entered into a credit facility...
33 - Alternate Engine Almost Grounded
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) today celebrated a significant victory for taxpayers; the Senate Appropriations Committee has rejected funding for the alternate engine for the Joint Strike Fighter. According to a September 9...
34 - Out In Style, Inc., Celebrates 15 Years of Seamless Growth and a Decade of Online Staying Power
BROOKLYN, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Out In Style, Inc. (OIS, http://www.outinstyle.com), an online outdoor products powerhouse with local, state and federal government contracts and a thriving manufacturing operation, today announces the celebration of its 15 year anniversary. From...
35 - Agent Vi Announces the Launch of Vi-SearchTM – Cutting-Edge Video Search & Analysis Software
TEL AVIV, Israel-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi) announces the launch of its latest product – Vi-Search – a new video search and analysis software for instantaneous searches through stored video. The new software will be formally launched and presented at...
36 - Atlas Air Selected to Train Air Force One (VC-25) and E4-B Flight Crews at Its State-of-the-Art Training Facilities
PURCHASE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (AAWW) (Nasdaq: AAWW), a leading provider of global air cargo assets and services, today announced that the U.S. Air Force will be extending its contract with Atlas Air, Inc. for the flight training of Air Force...
37 - AAI’s Shadow® Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Named to C4ISR Journal’s “Big 25” Technologies
HUNT VALLEY, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that its Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) has been named one of the “Big 25” technologies of 2009 by C4ISR Journal, a...
38 - Naval Support Activity Monterey Implements a Biometric Access Control Technology
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Naval Support Activity Monterey has implemented the RAPIDGate® Program to increase security and streamline access for the thousands of vendors, suppliers, service providers and contractors who access the installation. The RAPIDGate Program, a...
39 - GovSec, U.S. Law Announces Specialized Digital Forensics Exhibition
FALLS CHURCH, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - GovSec, U.S. Law, produced by 1105 Government Information Group, the leading provider of integrated information and media for the government information technology (IT) market, today announced an additional feature to its 2010 exhibition...
40 - Sentillion Healthcare IT Expert Available for Comment on President Obama’s Healthcare Reform Speech to Congress September 9th at 8pm ET
Sentillion WHO Jonathan A. Leviss, MD, vice president, chief medical officer at Sentillion, the leading provider of identity and access management solutions for healthcare; staff physician, Thundermist Health Center in Rhode Island; and editor and co-author of the soon to be released book...
41 - “US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2009” to Discuss Taiwan’s Strategy for Integration, Innovation, and Military Transition
ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - The US-Taiwan Business Council today announced that it will host the 8th annual US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference from September 27-29, 2009 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Keynote speakers at the conference will include Wallace “Chip...
42 - National Museum of the Marine Corps Commemorates 9/11
TRIANGLE, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - The National Museum of the Marine Corps will commemorate the eighth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center by unveiling a new exhibit dedicated to the historic day and the Global War on Terrorism. On...
43 - Americans Honor the Victims of War at Home and Abroad with Fumar Events
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Across the nation, compassionate Americans are planning memorials to honor the dead and celebrations to honor the living. Tears will flow and laughter will ring true, but beneath it all will be a solemn respect and gratitude for men and women who...
44 - GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy Leads with World’s Most Advanced Nuclear Reactor
WILMINGTON, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) today announced it has achieved a key milestone in deploying the world’s most advanced nuclear reactor design. GEH has completed its submittal of the design certification document for the Economic Simplified...
45 - Dr. Anthony Tether Joins SSCI Scientific Advisory Board
WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Scientific Systems Company, Inc. (SSCI), a leading developer of technology solutions for defense and industrial suppliers, today announced it named Dr. Anthony J. Tether as a member of the SSCI Scientific Advisory Board. One of the world’s...
46 - Lehigh County and CODY Systems Go-live with Real-time Records Sharing Software for Police Officers and Investigators Countywide
POTTSTOWN, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - CODY Systems, the industry leader in integrated public safety software for real-time collection, analysis and sharing of critical data for public safety, law enforcement and intelligence agencies, today announced that 19 agencies within Lehigh...
47 - Inmarsat BGAN to Bring Real-Time GIS Data to Remote Wildfire Teams
WASHINGTON & SAN DIEGO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Inmarsat plc (LSE:ISAT), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, and the Immersive Visualization Center (SDSU “Viz Lab") at San Diego State University’s Homeland Security Program, today...
48 - Naval Base Ventura County Implements the RAPIDGate Program
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Naval Base Ventura County has implemented the RAPIDGate® Program to increase security and streamline access for the thousands of vendors, suppliers, service providers and contractors who access the base. The implementation at Naval Base Ventura...
49 - BBN Technologies Awarded $22M to Provide Additional Boomerang Shooter Detection Systems to US Army
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - BBN Technologies, an advanced technology solutions firm, today announced that it has been awarded a $22,460,000 contract by the US Army Product Manager Robotics and Unmanned Sensors (PM RUS) to deliver 1,095 Boomerang Shooter Detection Systems and...
50 - American Legion National Commander Blasts AP Decision to Release Image of Fallen Marine Hero
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - “Outrageously irresponsible,” is how the leader of the nation’s largest veterans organization characterized the Associated Press’s decision to release a photo of a dying U.S. Marine taken in Afghanistan. “The lack of compassion and common...
51 - Layer 7 Technologies Wins Multiple Projects with U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Layer 7 Technologies, the leader in SOA security and governance, today announced several new deals with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). These awards represent a continuation of Layer...
52 - Salient Systems Brings on National Sales Force
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Salient Systems Corporation, a leading provider of advanced, network friendly video management software solutions announces the expansion of their national sales presence with the appointment of Christopher Meiter, as Director of Sales – Midwest...
53 - Power Management/Anti-Idling Technology Provides Law Enforcement Agencies with Efficient, Cost-Effective Way to Operate Vehicle Electrical Systems During Stops Without Engine Engaged
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Saving money and improving the environment are two of today’s most pressing issues. That’s why Energy Xtreme, a power solutions company, designed the Independence Package, a unique power management system that operates a car’s electrical system...
54 - Dr. Jill Biden and Department of Defense to Honor 15 Employers for Support of National Guard and Reserve
ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - The Department of Defense, Dr. Jill Biden and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy will honor 15 employers from across the nation with the presentation of the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award...
55 - BioNeutral Has Retained DC-Based Law Firm Hogan & Hartson to Manage Its EPA/FDA Regulatory Process
NEWARK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - BioNeutral Group, Inc. (OTCBB: BONU) has retained Hogan and Hartson, one of Washington’s oldest and most prestigious law firms, to manage its regulatory affairs as it proceeds through the approval process for its technology. Patrick Raher, a...
56 - Research and Markets: Domestic Deployment of the Armed Forces: Military Powers, Law and Human Rights
DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Domestic Deployment of the Armed Forces: Military Powers, Law and Human Rights" report to their offering. Until recently, internal use of the armed forces has been generally regarded by the public...
57 - DC Media “Meet & Greet” hosted by The American Legion
An invitation from The American Legion: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 6:00 p.m. DC Media “Meet & Greet” hosted by The American Legion to 9:00 p.m. With an open bar & free finger food National Press Club First Amendment Room 529 14th Street, NW Washington, DC This is an...
58 - AirPatrol Enforces Cell Phone Security Policies in Enterprises and Government Agencies where Wireless Devices are Prohibited
COLUMBIA, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - AirPatrol Corporation, a leading mobile and wireless threat management solutions company, today announced that its Wireless Locator System (WLS) is the only wireless intrusion detection system which allows security administrators to keep cell...
59 - Purdue University Homeland Security Institute and 21CSI Forge Public-Private Partnership
CROWN POINT, Ind.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - 21st Century Systems, Inc. (21CSI) and Purdue University’s Homeland Security Institute (PHSI) announced today that they have entered into an agreement to jointly pursue opportunities for collaborative implementation of new decision support...
60 - GovSec Announces the 2010 Homeland Security Finance Forum
FALLS CHURCH, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - GovSec, produced by 1105 Government Information Group, the leading provider of integrated information and media for the government information technology (IT) market, today announced the launch of the Homeland Security Finance Forum in...
61 - Vector Strategy Reports on US Military Body Armor Trends and Offers Webcasts
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - In a recently published report, Vector Strategy forecasts that the US Military will procure $6 billion of body armor for US Army Soldiers and Marines between 2009 and 2015 and require between 70 and 75 million pounds of material to produce...
62 - Mugs for Vets on Sale in Honor of Veterans Day: Local Wendy’s Franchisee Partners with the Disabled Veterans’ Life Memorial Foundation for Veterans Day Fundraiser
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Honor our nation’s disabled veterans this Veterans Day with the purchase of a limited edition collector’s mug at participating Wendy’s restaurants in the Washington D.C., Baltimore and Salisbury, MD metro areas. Starting September 4, the...
63 - CODY Systems’ Public Safety Software to be Deployed by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
POTTSTOWN, Pa.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - CODY Systems, the industry leader in integrated software solutions for real-time collection, analysis and sharing of critical data for public safety, law enforcement, regulatory enforcement and intelligence agencies, today announced that its...
64 - BioNeutral and the Chertoff Group Announce a Collaborative Agreement to Continue Development of BioNeutral’s Antimicrobial and Sterilant Technologies
NEWARK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - BioNeutral Group, Inc. (OTCBB: BONU) has expanded its relationship with the Chertoff Group (Washington, DC). Beginning September 1, 2009, two senior members of the Chertoff Group will provide dedicated strategic and operational advisory services to...
65 - Mineta Transportation Institute Publishes Study on Role of Transportation in Campus Emergencies
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - The Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) has published Report 08-06, Role of Transportation in Campus Emergency Planning. The report provides practical information about how universities and other campuses can adequately address the...
66 - Over One-Third of Americans Believe Fewer Troops Should be Committed in Afghanistan
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - As the situation in Afghanistan, especially in the wake of the current elections and the vote-counting, continues to deteriorate for U.S. troops on the ground, Americans may be thinking of this situation in a similar manner as they once thought about...
67 - SERVPRO® Wants People to Be Prepared
GALLATIN, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - SERVPRO is proud to be participating in the sixth annual National Preparedness Month (NPM) in September. Sponsored by the Ready Campaign, NPM is a nationwide effort designed to increase awareness as well as encourage individuals, families...
68 - JINSA Says Iran’s Promotion of Terror Suspect a Calculated Signal to the Obama Administration
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - By nominating one of the world’s most notorious terrorists, Ahmad Vahidi, to be Iran's defense minister, the Iranian government once again served notice to the world that it is not interested in reforming its reputation as the world’s foremost state...
69 - Americans Give President Obama Negative Ratings on Handling of 12 Issues
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - As President Obama’s overall job approval remains just barely positive, when presented with a list of twelve issues he is currently facing, the American public believes that the job he is doing on all 12 of them is negative. The one that is closest...
70 - Expand Networks Demonstrates Virtual and Mobile Acceleration for US Air Force Communications
ROSELAND, N.J.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Expand Networks www.expand.com, the largest supplier of WAN Optimization products to US Government and Military agencies, will exhibit the latest innovations in acceleration techniques for US Air Force communications at AFITC 2009. As all armed forces...
71 - AMERICOM Government Services Delivers Broadband DAMA Satellite Terminal to U.S. Navy Command Ship
MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Satellite solutions provider AMERICOM Government Services (AGS) announced the U.S. Navy has accepted the in-motion satellite terminal installed on board the Seventh Fleet Command ship, the USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19). The USS Blue Ridge is now connected...
72 - United States Navy Selects the Previstar Continual Preparedness Solution (CPS) as Navy Emergency Management, Incident Management System (NAVY EM-IMS)
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - The United States Navy has officially designated the Previstar Continual Preparedness System (CPS) as the Navy Emergency Management Incident Management System (Navy EM-IMS). Previstar’s CPS is being deployed to the Navy’s 6 Continental United...
73 - viaRadio Corp. Awarded State Emergency Management Communications Contract
MELBOURNE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - The State of Florida Division of Emergency Management awarded Melbourne-based viaRadio Corporation an annual contract worth $419,533 for a County Warning System Pilot Program following a competitive bid. Beginning March 1, 2009, the pilot program...
74 - Homeland Security Capital Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results
ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Homeland Security Capital Corporation (“HSCC”) (OTCBB:HOMS), an international provider of specialized technology-based radiological, nuclear, environmental, disaster relief, and security solutions to government and commercial customers, today...
75 - OriginOil Signs Cooperative Agreement with Department of Energy
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - OriginOil, Inc. (OTCBB: OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, announced that it has signed a Cooperative Agreement with The United States...
76 - COPAN Systems Announces an Additional $18.5m in Funding
LONGMONT, Colo.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - COPAN Systems, the industry leader in cost-effective storage solutions for the protection and management of persistent data, today announced that it has secured $18.5 million in new capital financing. The round was led by new investor Westbury...
77 - Integration Point Awarded Partners-In-Protection (PIP) Certification
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Integration Point®, Inc., a trade compliance software provider, has been certified a Partners-in-Protection (PIP) Associate. This certification is in recognition of Integration Point’s PIP Certification Software, which helps automate risk...
78 - Battelle Named Winner of Prestigious Army Aviation Award
COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - Battelle accepted the 2008 Army Aviation Materiel Readiness Award for Contribution by a Major Contractor at a ceremony during the 35th Annual Joseph P. Cribbins Symposium in Huntsville, Alabama on Feb. 11. The Cribbins Symposium, hosted by the...
79 - MOPH Supports Advance Appropriations for Veteran’s Health Care
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 15, 2009 - The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) is proud to support bipartisan legislation introduced this week by Senate Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI) and House Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Congressman Bob Filner (D-CA) that will...
80 - Former CIVPOL Employee with DynCorp International Receives DoD Defense of Freedom Medal
FALLS CHURCH, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - The Defense of Freedom medal was presented to William “Ron” Little, a former civilian police advisor with DynCorp International who was wounded in Iraq in 2006. The presentation was made in Washington, DC on February 10, 2009 by Robert B...
81 - Kairos Autonomi’s Retrofit Kit Powers First Autonomous Moving Land Target in U.S. Navy Demo
SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - A Pronto4 Strap-on Autonomy System, manufactured and supported by Kairos Autonomi, was used as a moving land target (MLT) during a highly successful U.S. Navy training exercise and demonstration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, Nev., on Jan. 27...
82 - LIVE From Kabul: A Front Line Conversation with the Home Front: We-Do-Care.Org Will Give Citizens Direct Access to US Army Leadership
-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - We-Do-Care: When: Sunday, February 15th 10 a.m.-11 a.m. (CST) What: A Web cast conversation with senior U.S. Army Leaders in Afghanistan to discuss their ongoing missions. — Presentations from and a Question and Answer session with Major General...
83 - Xenonics Reports First Quarter Results
CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - XENONICS HOLDINGS, INC. (AMEX:XNN) today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, and commented on the outlook for the fiscal year. For the three months ended December 31, 2009, revenue decreased as anticipated to $354,000...
84 - MATE’s Video Analytics Integrated with Hirsch Security Systems
MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - MATE-Intelligent Video, a technology leader in intelligent video surveillance systems, and Hirsch Electronics, a leading provider of security management systems, today announce the completion and availability of their integration empowering the...
85 - Digital Angel’s McMurdo Unit Launches New FAST FIND™ Range of Personal Locator Beacons at Miami International Boat Show
SO. ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Digital Angel (NASDAQ:DIGA), an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions, announced today the launch of FAST FIND™, a new range of personal locator beacons produced by its...
86 - ACC Releases Cyber Security Guidance Documents to Help Strengthen Preparedness Efforts
ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - The American Chemistry Council’s Chemical Sector Cyber Security Program has added to its suite of cyber security resources with the release of five guidance documents and two white papers. These publications will help chemical companies strengthen...
87 - Electronic Sensor Technology’s zNose® Provides Early Detection
NEWBURY PARK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Menssana Research, Inc. at Fort Lee in New Jersey has placed an additional order with Electronic Sensor Technology (EST) (OTCBB:ESNR), a leading provider of innovative homeland security, environmental and healthcare solutions. Dr. Michael...
88 - The GEO Group Reports Fourth Quarter 2008 Results
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - The GEO Group (NYSE:GEO) (“GEO”) today reported fourth quarter and full-year 2008 financial results. GEO reported fourth quarter 2008 GAAP income from continuing operations of $20.2 million, or $0.39 per share, based on 51.7 million diluted...
89 - GateKeeper USA’s CAMS Devices Defines the Paradigm for Advanced Container Security Devices (“ACSD”)
GAITHERSBURG, Md.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - GateKeeper USA, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GTKP), announced today that US and International ports face an ongoing threat from a variety of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosive (CBRNE) devices across a broad range of...
90 - SecureInfo Announces 2009 Information Assurance Training Curriculum
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - SecureInfo® Corporation, a market-proven provider of Information Assurance solutions, today announced the company’s 2009 Information Assurance training curriculum, featuring new classes in the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) and the new...
91 - USIBC Launches “Star-Spangled” Defense Mission to Deepen U.S.-India Defense & Security Ties
BANGALORE, India-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) launched a historic 4-day Executive Defense Mission to Aero India 2009. The Mission is led by Dr. Vicki Panhuise, Honeywell; General (Ret) Chuck Wald, L-3 Communications; and General (Ret) Bruce Scott, ITT...
92 - U.S. Army Honors 120 Mississippi Middle School Students with Commendations
BYRAM, Miss.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Valentine’s Day is a time students across America exchange candy and Valentine’s Day cards. But at Byram Middle School in Byram, Mississippi, 120 sixth grade middle school students will be honored on Friday, February 13, by the U.S. Army for...
93 - Homeland Security Capital Corporation (HSCC) Awarded Gold Medal
ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Homeland Security Capital Corporation (“HSCC”) (OTCBB:HOMS), an international provider of specialized technology-based radiological, nuclear, environmental, disaster relief, and security solutions to government and commercial customers...
94 - SBA's Deadline for Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Private Non-Profit Organizations is March 9
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds eligible Private Non-Profit Organizations (PNPs) of the March 9, 2009 deadline to submit disaster loan applications for economic injury as a result of damages caused by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes...
95 - U.S. Army Battalion Stationed in Iraq Procures Additional BrightEye Systems for Maintenance and Force Operations
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Cyberlux Corporation, (OTC Bulletin Board: CYBL), a leading provider of LED lighting solutions, announced today that the United States Army’s 3rd Battalion, 142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion (AHB), currently stationed at Camp...
96 - Solace Systems to Improve Cross-Agency Communication for Homeland Security
OTTAWA-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Solace Systems, the leading supplier of messaging middleware and content networking hardware, today announced support for the Emergency Data Exchange Language Distribution Element (EDXL-DE) specification. Ratified by the Organization for the Advancement...
97 - Xenonics Receives $1 Million Follow-On NightHunter Order
CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - XENONICS HOLDINGS, INC. (AMEX:XNN) announced today that it has received a follow-on purchase order valued at approximately $1 million from Aardvark Tactical, Inc. (ATI), Azusa, California, for Xenonics' NightHunter high-intensity illumination...
98 - InFocus Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results
WILSONVILLE, Ore.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - InFocus® Corporation (NASDAQ:INFS) today announced its fourth quarter and full year 2008 financial results. For the fourth quarter, the Company reported revenues of $51.4 million and a net loss of $13.1 million, or $0.32 per share, compared to...
99 - With So Many Charities Struggling In This Economy, Disabled Veterans Relief Fund Is Thriving With a .99 Cent Fundraiser Program
HIGHLAND, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - As the disabled veterans returning from the Middle East push the total number of disabled vets in the U.S. that is in excess of 10s of thousands and counting, one California non-profit is making it possible for every American to help the men and...
100 - Positive Rating of SEC Plunges 42 Points
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - In 2007, The Harris Poll® found that fully 71% of the public who understood what the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) did rated the job it was doing positively (i.e., excellent or pretty good). A new Harris Poll finds that only 29% of...
101 - Virginia Senator Jim Webb Presented MOPH Inspirational Leadership Award
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Each year, the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) is honored to pay special recognition to a National leader who best demonstrates inspirational leadership and distinguished service to our nation’s veterans. This year’s Special Leadership...
102 - Xenonics Announces CEO Transition
CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Xenonics Holdings, Inc. (AMEX:XNN) announced today that Chuck Hunter has resigned as Chief Executive Officer and has become a consultant to the Company, allowing him to focus primarily on sales initiatives for Xenonics' NightHunter high-intensity...
103 - NIH CounterACT Program Begins Studies of Aeolus Pharmaceuticals’ AEOL 10150 as a Countermeasure to Sulfur Mustard Gas Exposure
MISSION VIEJO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board:AOLS) announced today the initiation of the first of a series of studies of AEOL 10150 as a countermeasure to mustard gas exposure. The studies, funded by the National Institutes for...
104 - Carbon Motors Selects L-3 Communications
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Carbon Motors Corporation today announced its selection of L-3 Displays Group to use their law enforcement system interface equipment for the Carbon E7, the world’s first purpose-built law enforcement patrol vehicle. L-3 will provide key components to the...
105 - AeroVironment Launches Production of Its New Digital Data Link with $16.8 Million Order for Raven® Systems
MONROVIA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) (NASDAQ: AVAV) has received an order from the U.S. Army valued at $16,758,776 for the production of 50 new Raven® (RQ-11B) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) equipped with AV’s Digital Data Link (DDL). Announced by the U.S...
106 - BBN Technologies Awarded $1.4 Million in Defense Funding to Help Protect Helicopter Crews
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - US forces often use helicopters to move quickly in Iraq and Afghanistan. Because of their low altitude, helicopters are vulnerable to frequent ground fire, which can be deadly to helicopters, causing them to malfunction or forcing them to land in...
107 - FEMA Awards Accenture $58 Million Contract to Help Manage Flood Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning Program
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Accenture (NYSE: ACN) a $58 million contract to provide program-management and business-architecture services for the agency’s Flood Risk Mapping...
108 - Implant Sciences Receives Listing Determination Letter
WAKEFIELD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - Implant Sciences Corporation (NYSE Alternext US: IMX), a supplier of sophisticated systems and sensors for the homeland security market and related industries, today announced that on February 2, 2009, the Company received notice from the NYSE...
109 - SBA’s Deadline for Physical Damage Disaster Loans for Private Non-Profit Organizations is March 3
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds eligible Private Non-Profit Organizations (PNPs) of the March 3, 2009 deadline to submit disaster loan applications for damages caused by a severe winter storm that occurred from December 11 through 23, 2008...
110 - Leon E. Panetta Resigns from Zenith’s Board of Directors; Jerome L. Coben Appointed as His Replacement
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - Zenith National Insurance Corp. (NYSE:ZNT) announced today that Leon E. Panetta has resigned from its Board of Directors effective February 2, 2009 in order to accept appointment as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. He had served...
111 - DeTect Issues ‘Bird Radar’ Fact Sheet
PANAMA CITY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - DeTect, Inc., the world leader in development, manufacture and delivery of bird radar systems, has issued a “Bird Radar” Fact Sheet to clarify and correct recent alleged FAA misstatements about bird detection radar systems that have appeared...
112 - BAE Systems Receives $43.7 Million Contract for Improved Outer Tactical Vests
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - BAE Systems has received a $43.7 million contract to produce and deliver 75,000 Improved Outer Tactical Vests (IOTV) for the U.S. Army. The contract will allow BAE Systems’ officials anticipate returning to full production at the Tennessee facilities...
113 - Allied Security Innovations “Secure T.R.A.C.”® Now Better Then Ever
FARMINGDALE, N.J.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Allied Security Innovations (OTCBB:ASVN) and CGM-AST, Allied’s wholly owned subsidiary, announce new enhancements to Secure T.R.A.C.®, the best selling tamper-evident tape and label product line. Sales for the product continue to be over...
114 - AECOM Awarded $54-million Task Order to Support U.S. Military
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - AECOM Technology Corporation (NYSE: ACM), a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced today that it has won a task order from the U.S. Air Force for...
115 - CNFO To Bid on Navy Contracts
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Centriforce Technology Corp. (Pink Sheets:CNFO) announced today that it has been invited by the Office of Navy Research to present its technology in response to the “Advanced Shipboard Desalination Systems” development program of the U.S. Navy. Company...
116 - Two in Five Americans Anticipate Obama Will Do a Good Job in Iraq, Afghanistan
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Many U.S. adults are cautiously optimistic about Obama’s handling of Iraq and Afghanistan even though they remain skeptical of the situation in those countries. This compares to the strong majorities who in Bush’s final days as president gave...
117 - "We Build Armies"
-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - In compliance with the Status of Forces Agreement, U.S. and Allied forces must leave Iraq by December 31, 2011, meaning that Iraq has only a small window of time to reconstitute self-sustaining military forces. The Iraqi Ministry of Defense has indicated the...
118 - Asia Foundation Launches New Center to Promote Deeper U.S.-Korea Relationship; Set Agenda for Policy Discussions
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - Against the backdrop of the new administration’s position that “smart power” will require the U.S. to “bolster old alliances and forge new ones” with nations such as South Korea, The Asia Foundation today launched a new institute to promote a...
119 - Unique Bio-Attack Detector Shown on Los Angeles Newscasts
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - JMAR Technologies, Inc., today announced their award-winning BioSentry® detection system received favorable exposure in Los Angeles newscasts. Intelligence warnings, news reports, and even popular television programs like FOX Broadcasting’s show 24...
120 - BBC World News America/The Harris Poll®
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - The first BBC World News America/The Harris Poll of American public opinion addresses five topics related to the new Obama administration – public priorities among all the issues facing the president, climate change, Iraq, Afghanistan and...
121 - Digital Angel’s Destron Fearing Unit Opens New Website Demonstrating r.Tag Dynamic™ System
SO. ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Digital Angel (NASDAQ:DIGA), an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions, announced today that it has made a link available through the Destron Fearing website that provides a...
122 - ManTech Wins Up to $355M Two-Year Army Contract to Support MRAPs in Southwest Asia
FAIRFAX, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - ManTech International Corporation (Nasdaq:MANT) announced today that it has received an up to $355 million contract from the U.S. Army Program Executive Office, Combat Support and Combat Service Support, and TACOM Product Manager for Assured Mobility...
123 - Identity Management Expert Joins Hirsch Electronics
SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Hirsch Electronics, a leading supplier of access control and security management solutions, announces the appointment of Corey McKinney as Senior System Specialist to extend Hirsch’s offering of identity management, HSPD-12 / FIPS 201 / PIV...
124 - American Science and Engineering, Inc. Announces $2 Million Contract from the U.S. Government for ZBVs
BILLERICA, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI) (AS&E®), a leader in X-ray detection technology, announced today the receipt of a $2 million order from the U.S. government for two Z Backscatter Vans™ (ZBV™). The ZBVs will be used...
125 - Rolls-Royce to Power V-22 Osprey Aircraft in $222 Million Contract Modification
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Rolls-Royce today announced a contract modification of $221.7 million with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to provide AE 1107C-Liberty engines and services for the U.S. Marine Corps’ MV-22 and the U.S. Air Force’s CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor...
126 - Acxiom Obtains FBI Certification for Channeling Services
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Acxiom® Corporation (Nasdaq: ACXM) announced today it has been authorized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to provide channeling services to companies required to obtain FBI fingerprint-based criminal background checks before hiring for...
127 - General Physics Corporation Receives Award from Cuyahoga County, Ohio to Provide Preparedness Training
ELKRIDGE, Md.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Global performance improvement solutions provider General Physics Corporation (GP), a subsidiary of GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE:GPX), announced today that it has been awarded a contract to develop training materials for residents, businesses and...
128 - SafeNet Experts to Participate in AFCEA West
BALTIMORE-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - SafeNet, Inc., a global leader in information security, today announced that it will participate in The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) West conference in San Diego, CA, February 11-13, 2009. SafeNet will unveil the new 10G...
129 - Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc. Announces Results of Two-Year Study
BEDFORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc., a developer of industry-leading threat detection solutions, announced today the results of a two-year study on liquid and homemade explosives (HME) that was conducted in collaboration with U.S. and international...
130 - Carbon MotorsTM on 2009 Pure Justice Tour in the Great State of Georgia
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Carbon Motors Corporation announced today the tour details for the Georgia debut of the world’s first purpose-built law enforcement patrol vehicle, the Carbon ‘E7’. The 2009 Pure Justice Tour kicked off this morning at the BASF Research and...
131 - Evogen Launches Affordable, Ultra-rapid PCR Instrument for High Sensitivity Molecular Diagnostics
KANSAS CITY, Mo. & WHITE MARSH, Md. & BATH, UK-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Evogen, Inc., announced today the launch of its first molecular diagnostics and detection instrument providing innovative ultra-rapid PCR amplification and analysis. The compact EvoCycler™ HD12 is...
132 - Versar, Inc. Announces Second Quarter FY09 Conference Call
SPRINGFIELD, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Versar, Inc. (NYSE Alternext U.S.: VSR) will hold a conference call at 2:00 PM EST, Friday, February 6, 2009 to discuss the Company’s operational performance and financial results for the quarter ended December 26, 2008. Versar will release its...
133 - Amcom Software Acquires SDC Solutions
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Amcom Software: Addition of SDC Solutions’ innovative product line and customer base further strengthens Amcom’s leading call center and emergency management software business Amcom’s leadership, broad product suite, and continuing growth will...
134 - 4C Controls Inc. Announces Major Milestones in Growth Strategy and Expansion Plan for Systems, Security, and Defense Activities, Establishing Three Important Strategic Operating Units
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - 4C Controls Inc. (OTCBB: FOUR), today announced the formation of three important strategic operating unit companies which will further support the Company’s growth strategy and expansion plans to become a full spectrum provider of turnkey integrated...
135 - RSDL® Receives European CE Mark and Approval by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration
PRINCETON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - RSDecon, a business of Bracco Diagnostics, Inc., announced today that its RSDL® Chemical Warfare (CW) agent skin decontamination lotion has received both the European CE Mark and approval from Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA...
136 - UPP and ESi Agree to Strategic Alliance to Provide Integrated Emergency Management Solutions
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Upp Technology, Inc., exclusive provider of the IRMS innovative software suite of products for emergency management has created a strategic alliance with ESi Acquisition, Inc. (ESi), the global leader in crisis information technology, to...
137 - EyeNet and DDIT Sign Distribution Agreement
LEMONT, Ill.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - EyeNet Enforcement Systems, Inc. (www.eyenet.us), a leader in Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology and integrated information systems, announced today that it has reached an exclusive distribution agreement with Developed Dimension...
138 - CODY Systems Chosen for Missouri Data-Sharing Project
POTTSTOWN, Pa.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - CODY Systems, the industry leader in the real-time collection, analysis and sharing of critical data for public safety, law enforcement and intelligence agencies, today announced that is has been chosen by the Cornerstone Consortium, a group of 30...
139 - David F. Gordon, Former Director of Policy Planning at the US State Department, Joins Eurasia Group as Head of Research and Director, Global Macro Analysis
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Eurasia Group is proud to announce that David F. Gordon, former director of policy planning at the US State Department and vice chairman of the US National Intelligence Council, has joined the firm as head of research and director of global macro analysis...
140 - Sarnoff Awarded U.S. Marine Corps War Fighting Laboratory Contract To Demonstrate Advanced 360 Degree Camera System
PRINCETON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Sarnoff Corporation today announced it has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Marine Corps War Fighting Laboratory to demonstrate an advanced 360 degree modular camera array prototype, the Computer-Vision Assisted Combat Capability (CVAC2...
141 - VSE Opens Vehicle Modernization Facility in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - VSE Corporation (NASDAQ GS:VSEC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week for a new 900,000-square foot Route Clearing Vehicle (RCV) refurbishment complex. VSE serves as the prime contractor for the RCV Fleet Modernization Program in Iraq and...
142 - Applied Signal Technology, Inc. Successfully Completes Unmanned Flight Test of Miniature Airborne SIGINT System
SUNNYVALE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Applied Signal Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:APSG) (AST), a leading provider of advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions, successfully completed flight test demonstration of the Model 570X SIREN—a miniature airborne...
143 - Data Breach Services Provided to USLI Customers by Identity Theft 911
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Identity Theft 911 (www.identitytheft911.com), America’s leading identity theft resolution and education services provider, announced its partnership with United States Liability Insurance. Identity Theft 911 is providing select USLI...
144 - Letter to Digital Angel Stockholders from CEO Joseph J. Grillo Pre-Announcing 2008 Revenues
SO. ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - The following is a letter to the stockholders of Digital Angel Corporation (NASDAQ:DIGA) from CEO Joseph J. Grillo: Dear Digital Angel Stockholder: We thought that this would be a good time to announce our expected revenue for 2008. We won’t...
145 - American Public Education Announces Addition to its Board of Directors
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) – parent company of online learning provider American Public University System, which operates through American Military University and American Public University – today announced the...
146 - Scientific Systems Names New Vice Presidents for Strategy, Research & Development, and Systems Engineering
WOBURN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Scientific Systems Company, Inc. (SSCI), a leading developer of technology solutions for defense and industrial suppliers, strengthened its senior management team with the promotion of three executives responsible for strategy and business...
147 - DNI and DIA’s Analyst Space Collaboration Tool Named One of the Top 50 Inventions of 2008 by Time Magazine
FAIRFAX, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - ManTech International Corporation (Nasdaq:MANT) announced today that Analysts Space, or A-Space, an application that ManTech developed for the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), has been named one of...
148 - IDGA Announces 2009 Network Centric Warfare (NCW) Awards™ Winners
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) announced the winners of the 2009 Network Centric Warfare (NCW) Awards™. Honors were handed out at the NCW Awards Ceremony and Dinner, which took place during the Network Centric Warfare...
149 - Xenonics Receives Non-Compliance Letter from NYSE Alternext US
CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - XENONICS HOLDINGS, INC. (AMEX:XNN) announced today that it has received notice from NYSE Alternext US (the "Exchange") that the Company is not in compliance with Section 1003(a)(ii) of the Company Guide, with shareholders' equity of less than...
150 - ASSA ABLOY, GVI Security and Lamperd Less Lethal Discuss Security Issues in SecurityStockWatch.com Interviews
RYE BROOK, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - “GVI, effectively, is the Samsung Electronics video security business in the Americas. Samsung is an electronics giant, with annual sales of over $100 billion and their goal is to be a leader in every market they participate in. They’ve done...
151 - Florida Maritime Leaders Form New Group To Advocate and Advance Industry Interests
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Florida maritime leaders today announced the creation of a new state-wide organization to advocate for the Florida’s vital maritime transportation industry, which provides more than 350,000 good-paying jobs and contributes more than $74 billion...
152 - Office Depot Foundation Hosts Disaster Assistance and Recovery Forum with Business Civic Leadership Center
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - The Office Depot Foundation - the independent foundation serving as the primary charitable giving arm of Office Depot (NYSE:ODP) - hosted a full-day Disaster Assistance and Recovery Forum in January in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of...
153 - BAE Systems to Provide Transparent Armored Gun Shields for U.S. Marine Corps
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Under a $9.9 million contract, BAE Systems will provide 442 Marine Corps Transparent Armored Gun Shield (MCTAGS) turret kits used to protect service members in close urban environments. “The proven design of our MCTAGS provides direct vision...
154 - Pranalytica Announces New PoyntIR® Handheld Infrared Illuminators and BeckonIR® Infrared Beacons
SANTA MONICA, Calif. & SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Pranalytica, Inc. today announced the introduction of the new PoyntIR handheld infrared illuminator that offers unmatched power, versatility and capability for today’s complex wartime environments. The compact PoyntIR...
155 - Census Bureau Daily Feature for Wednesday, January 28: Coast Guard Established
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Profile America — Wednesday, January 28th. The modern U.S. Coast Guard was established on this date in 1915 — formed out of two longtime agencies, the Revenue Cutter Service and the Life Saving Service. Now, as part of the Department of Homeland...
156 - Global Traffic Technologies Wins Comprehensive Permanent Injunction Against Competitor in Patent Infringement Suit
ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - A judge in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis issued a comprehensive permanent injunction on January 22 in favor of Global Traffic Technologies, LLC. Chief Judge Michael J. Davis enjoined defendant Tomar Electronics Inc. from any future...
157 - Mutualink’s Multimedia Interoperability Platform Contributes to the Security for Presidential Inauguration
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - As millions attended the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., law enforcement agencies were armed with a new interoperable communications platform that enabled security forces to share multi-faceted communications and...
158 - FLASHbrief’s 15 Second or Less Computer to Computer Alert Notification System Now Expands to Mobile Email and Text Based Platforms
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - FLASHbrief, LLC will launch FLASHbrief Version 2.5, (www.flashbrief.com) an upgrade to their popular existing Internet communication protocol that currently provides emergency officials the ability to send nearly instant, emergency or advisory...
159 - Smiths Detection Awarded $3.5 Million Contract to Help U.S. Marshals Protect Federal Courthouses
PINE BROOK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Smiths Detection today announced a $3.5 Million contract with the United States Marshals Service for HI-SCAN 6046si advanced X-ray screening systems. They will be installed in courthouse lobbies throughout the United States to screen personal...
160 - Rapiscan Systems Awarded Cargo and Vehicle Inspection Systems Contracts Totaling Approximately $17 Million
TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Rapiscan Systems, Inc., a leading global supplier of security inspection systems, announced today that it has recently received contracts totaling approximately $17 million from two undisclosed customers for cargo and vehicle inspection screening...
161 - Amcom Software Adds VIXXI Solutions Capabilities to Emergency Management Suite
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Amcom Software today announced they have selected VIXXI Solutions, Inc., an industry-leading, nationwide E911 service provider, as its partner to provide customers with E911 capabilities for their next-generation voice-over-internet protocol (VoIP...
162 - City of Norwich Mutual Aid Group Emergency First Responders Present Interoperability Challenges, Solutions for Local Area – Possibly CT State
YANTIC, Conn.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Yantic Fire Engine Company Chief Frank Blanchard presented the communications interoperability solutions that have been implemented throughout the City of Norwich Mutual Aid Group, affecting the numerous first responders from around the mutual aid...
163 - XēDAR to Partner with DigitalGlobe on FY 2009 Aerial Imagery Collection Project
DENVER-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - XeDAR Corporation, (OTCBB: XDRC), provides homeland security and defense consulting and IT management-and-security services to the Departments of Homeland Security, Defense and others; national intelligence agencies; and the U.S. Military. It announced today...
164 - Radiation Shield Technologies Granted Key U.S. Nanotechnology Patent for World’s First and Only Nuclear Radiation-Blocking, Anti-Chemical, Biological-Protection Fabric
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Ronald DeMeo, MD, MBA, president and CEO with Radiation Shield Technologies (RST), today announced the company has been granted U.S. nanotechnology patent No. 7,476,889 titled “Radiation Detectable and Protective Articles” by the U.S. Patent &...
165 - SPEEA Delivers Counterproposal to Boeing Adding Protection for Employees if Wichita IDS is Sold
WICHITA, Kan.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - In an effort to protect the future of represented engineers, the Society of Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), IFPTE Local 2001, today delivered a counterproposal to The Boeing Company’s latest contract offer that includes protections for...
166 - Kairos Autonomi Releases Armor Enclosure for Pronto4 Strap-on Autonomy System
SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Kairos Autonomi is a leader in the unmanned ground vehicle industry with the Pronto4™ Strap-on Autonomy System. The Pronto4 system converts any ground vehicle or surface vessel into an unmanned system in about four hours, offering an immediate...
167 - Eid Passport Receives Special Army Commendation
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Eid Passport, Inc. was recognized with a U.S. Army “Freedom Team Salute” from the Secretary of the Army and Army Chief of Staff. The commendation was awarded for the support of Army soldiers as an Army employer. Freedom Team Salute is a Secretary...
168 - GovSec, U.S. Law Announces Educational Conference Program
FALLS CHURCH, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - 1105 Government Information Group, the leading provider of integrated information and media for the government information technology (IT) market, today announced the educational program for its GovSec, U.S. Law Conference and Exhibition, which...
169 - T. Boone Pickens Statement on President Obama's Remarks on Commitment to New Energy in Economic Stimulus Plan
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - T. Boone Pickens offered the following comment on President Obama’s remarks today emphasizing his commitment to energy reform, beginning with the stimulus plan: “President Obama’s remarks this morning reasserted his commitment to making true energy...
170 - JMAR Technologies’ BioSentry® Will Be Featured in Los Angeles Area Television Newscast
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - JMAR Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:JMAR), a leading innovator in the development and commercialization of sensing systems for the detection of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) materials, today announced that JMAR’s...
171 - MANDIANT Experts Provide Tips for Combating the Advanced Persistent Threat at U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Conference 2009
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - MANDIANT, an elite provider of incident response management services and solutions, announced today that the company’s Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) experts will converge at this year’s U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Conference held...
172 - DoD Deploys RedXDefense XPAK Explosives Detection Systems to Iraq and Afghanistan
ROCKVILLE, Md.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - The Combat Support Directorate of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) will deploy 50 RedXDefense Portable Trace Explosives Detection Systems to Iraq and Afghanistan for advanced combat evaluation by March of 2009. The proposed concept of...
173 - Allied Security Innovations Appoints New VP of Manufacturing
FARMINGDALE, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Allied Security Innovations announced the appointment of Joseph DeAmicis as Vice President of Operations of its CGM-AST subsidiary, Anthony Shupin, CEO and Chairman of Allied Security Innovations, Inc. states, "Mr. DeAmicis has an extensive...
174 - AuraGen® VIPERs Used by US Coast Guard Response Boat in Rescue of Airline Ditch in New York’s Hudson River
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Aura Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:AUSI) announced today that the US Coast Guard Boat – Medium (RB-M) that responded to the crash of the USAir flight 1549 into New York City’s Hudson River on January 15th is equipped with the AuraGen/VIPER dual...
175 - FireEye Speaks at U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Conference on How to Stop Web Malware Attacks
MILPITAS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - FireEye, Inc., the leader in global anti-malware and anti-botnet protection, announced today that Ashar Aziz, founder and CEO, will speak at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Crime Conference and Exposition 2009 being held from January...
176 - New Government Insights Study Examines Increased Budget Request for IT Security at U.S. Department of Defense
FALLS CHURCH, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Leading independent research and advisory firm, Government Insights, an IDC company, today announced the release of a new perspective, U.S. Department of Defense IT Security Initiatives, FY09: Overview and Analysis (Doc #GI215453), which...
177 - Phoenix International Introduces Prowler Emergency Response Vehicles for Fire-Fighting and Emergency Medical Services Communities
ORANGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - The All Terrain Vehicle Division of Phoenix International Systems, Inc. has introduced versions of its Prowler RTV (Rugged Terrain Vehicle) for use by the nation’s fire-fighting and emergency response agency operators. These new Emergency...
178 - 2-to-1 Majority of Americans Favor Obama Meeting with Iranian Leaders, but only 1-in-3 Favor Sending More U.S. Troops to Afghanistan
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - Most Americans feel very positively about President Obama, but that does not mean they support everything he says he plans to do. A new Financial Times/Harris Poll finds that they support his positions on some foreign policy issues but not on...
179 - Dynasil Announces Contracts Totaling $5.6 Million for Detection of Nuclear Weapons and Dirty Bombs
WEST BERLIN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Dynasil Corporation of America (OTCBB:DYSL) announced today that Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc., Dynasil’s research subsidiary, was awarded three research and development contracts with three year periods of performance from the Domestic...
180 - Top Immigration Attorneys Form Immigration Powerhouse: BAL Global Corporate Immigration
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Leading global corporate immigration law firm, Berry Appleman & Leiden, and the renowned corporate immigration practice group of Paul Hastings are joining forces on February 17, 2009, to form BAL Global Corporate Immigration. BAL Global will be an...
181 - USGIF Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary
HERNDON, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Today, the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) marks its fifth anniversary as a not-for-profit educational organization committed to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and building a stronger GEOINT Community. “I am...
182 - TruePosition’s Michael Amarosa Named Chairman of the E9-1-1 Institute Board of Directors
BERWYN, Pa.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - TruePosition, a leading provider of wireless location technologies and solutions and a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation, announced today that Michael Amarosa, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, has been elected Board Chairman of the...
183 - European Commission Welcomes President Obama's Action on Guantanamo
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - European Commission Vice-President Jacques Barrot, responsible for Freedom, Justice and Security, issued the following statement on Guantanamo: I strongly welcome that one of the first actions taken by President Obama has been to turn the page on the sad...
184 - Bradley Combat System Arrives at Sypris Electronics’ Tampa Facility
TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Sypris Electronics, a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions, Inc., is pleased to announce that on January 20, 2009, BAE Systems (BAE) and CPU Technology, Inc. (CPU Tech) transported a Bradley Combat System to the Sypris Electronics facility, located in...
185 - Rapiscan Systems Awarded $2 Million Contract to Complete Development of Advanced Radioactive and Nuclear Detection Technology
TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Rapiscan Systems, a leading global supplier and manufacturer of security inspection systems for homeland security applications, announced today that its Research and Development division, Rapiscan Laboratories, has received a contract for...
186 - The Institute for Defense and Business Hosts LOGTECH Executive Program, February 2-6
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - The Institute for Defense and Business will host the 24th iteration of the Program for Executives in Logistics and Technology (LOGTECH Executive) from Feb. 2-6, 2009 in Chapel Hill, NC. This program offers an intensive residential learning...
187 - Carbon MotorsTM Announces The 2009 PURE JUSTICE TOUR
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - On the heels of an overwhelmingly successful 2008 tour of ten U.S. cities, Carbon Motors Corporation announced today it will showcase the Carbon ‘E7’, the world’s first purpose-built law enforcement patrol vehicle, during the “2009 Pure Justice...
188 - Day & Zimmermann Receives ISO 9001:2008 Registration
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Day & Zimmermann Security Services (DZSS), a leading provider of managed security services, today announced it has received ISO 9001:2008 registration for its training department. Day & Zimmermann is the first security firm to receive...
189 - ManTech Will Hold Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Year End 2008 Results on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. ET
FAIRFAX, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - ManTech International Corporation (Nasdaq:MANT): WHAT: ManTech International Corporation (Nasdaq: MANT), will announce fourth quarter and year end 2008 financial results on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, after the market close. Following the release...
190 - BDNA to Present at U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime Conference 2009
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - BDNA, the leading provider of IT infrastructure inventory and analysis solutions, today announced that Walker White, vice president of technology, will be among the presenters at the eighth annual U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Crime...
191 - OSI Systems Awarded $2 Million Contract from U.S. Domestic Nuclear Detection Office to Complete Development of Advanced Rad-Nuke Detection Technology
HAWTHORNE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS), a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronic products for critical applications in the Security and Healthcare industries, today announced that its Security division, Rapiscan Systems, has received a...
192 - PNNL Helps Protect First Responders
RICHLAND, Wash.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Emergency responders put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve. When they respond to a potential terrorist event, they need to know that the tools they purchased to detect radiation will work — and will work well. Scientists...
193 - CPI Aero Announces Release of C-5 Top Order Valued at $1.5 Million
EDGEWOOD, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®”) (AMEX: CVU) today announced that the U.S. Air Force has released a new order under CPI Aero’s C-5 TOP contract for a variety of wing panels and fairings valued at approximately $1.5 million. Orders...
194 - LaserCard Receives $8 Million Order for U.S. Green Card Program
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - LaserCard Corporation (NASDAQ:LCRD), a leading provider of secure ID solutions, today announced receipt of a purchase order of approximately $8 million for the supply of new advanced U.S. Permanent Resident Cards (green cards). The order calls...
195 - ShotSpotter, Inc. Expands Sales and Marketing Team in Response to Growing Demand for Wide-Area Acoustic Surveillance Technology
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 19, 2009 - ShotSpotter, Inc., the leading developer of mission-essential wide-area acoustic surveillance systems for law enforcement, homeland security and military announced today the addition of three U.S. based regional sales directors and a senior...
196 - ShotSpotter, Inc. Appoints New Vice President of International Business Development and Sales
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 19, 2009 - ShotSpotter, Inc., the leading developer of mission-essential wide-area acoustic surveillance systems for law enforcement, homeland security and military has announced that Richard Meyerhoff has joined its management team as Vice President...
197 - Alion-Operated Modeling and Simulation Information Analysis Center Wins Task Order Worth $1.9M from Air National Guard
MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 19, 2009 - The Modeling and Simulation Information Analysis Center (MSIAC), operated by Alion Science and Technology, was awarded a task order valued at $1.9 million to provide modeling and simulation (M&S) support to manage the Air National Guard’s Expert...
198 - White Collar Crime Study On Embezzlement Cases Released
BOSTON & NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Marquet International Ltd. announced today that it has released a white collar crime study on major embezzlement cases active in 2008. The study has some noteworthy findings, including: The average loss was more than $2.2 million; the median...
199 - CSI Delivers Active Shooter Simulation and Training to Portland Police Bureau
PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Crisis Simulations International announced today that it has delivered its state-of-the-art “active shooter” simulation to Portland Police Bureau – Training Division in support of public safety initiatives. As the tragedies of school and mall...
200 - DeTect’s MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar System Provides Real-time Detection & Alerting to Prevent Bird Related Aircraft Crashes
PANAMA CITY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Panama City, Florida-based DeTect, Inc. is the world leader in development of advanced avian radar systems for detection, tracking and alerting of bird-aircraft strike risk at military airfields and commercial airports. “The company’s MERLIN...
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