Individuals, who believe that technologies dreamed up in science fiction novels, movies, and comic strips could one day become a reality, make up the optimists and futurists in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate.
In order to improve on-the-job safety for firefighters, Drexel University was awarded a three-year, $1 million fire prevention and safety grant.
In Sunnyvale, CA, Bitzer Mobile Inc. launched Bitzer Enterprise Application Mobility (BEAM) 2.2 for tablets and smart phones, which provides the capability for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Corporate Owned Personally Enabled (COPE) environments.
GovSec West, CPM East and the Education Security Conference wrapped up Thursday at the Gaylord Texan resort in Dallas.
One does not necessarily think “security” at the mention of former Dallas Cowboys fullback Daryl “Moose” Johnston’s name (unless, of course, it’s the special type of security he provided by blocking for Emmitt Smith during the mid-1990s when the team won three Super Bowls in four seasons and Smith was on his way to becoming the all-time NFL rushing leader), but the insights on leadership and team building the former No. 48 imparted Wednesday to an audience of security professionals attending the morning keynote reception for day two of GovSec West 2012 were right on target in keeping with the convention’s theme of “Teamwork.”
- By Ronnie Rittenberry
- Oct 11, 2012
The LAPD faces distinct challenges as space shuttle Endeavour makes final trip through downtown Los Angeles.
- By Tyler Thurston
- Oct 11, 2012
Verint Systems Inc. recently announced that a leading financial services institution is implementing its Nextiva Financial IP Video suite, including the Nextiva EdgeVR versatile network video recorders, Nextiva S5000 series IP cameras, and Nextiva Vid-Center and Nextiva Op-Center video management and viewing software. The organization will use the comprehensive solution across its U.S.-based retail branch locations and corporate facilities.
Security Essen is the international meeting place for solutions relating to everything to do with civil security: At the 20th global fair for security and fire protection technology, more than 39,000 trade visitors from 115 countries obtained information from 1,086 exhibitors from 40 nations.
After all is said and done with Security Essen, the market every one wants to play in is North America. Some of the problem is, companies aren’t sure how to get into the market if they’re not already here.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Oct 02, 2012