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CACI Completes Acquisition of Paradigm Holdings Inc

CACI International Inc. recently announced that it has completed its transaction to acquire Paradigm Holdings, Inc., the parent of Paradigm Solutions Corporation. Paradigm provides cybersecurity and enterprise IT solutions to clients in federal civilian agencies, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community.

GVI Security Ceases Operations

An industry source confirmed to Security Products on Wednesday that GVI Security has ceased operations, effective Aug. 26, just five months after touting a new master distributor relationship with LG Security.

VMware and Cisco Collaborate on Cloud Innovation

At VMworld 2011, VMware and Cisco announced new technology innovation and enhancements to their combined virtualization solutions that help customers accelerate their journey to the cloud.

Only $1 Per Day for NAVCO Cloud-Based Business Surveillance Video-On-Demand Service

VideoMetriXs by NAVCO, provides video intelligence for businesses, viewable live or as a “trigger event” from any Web connection 24/7.

Survey: Only Half Americans Feel Safer Today, 10 Years After 9/11

Federal Signal Corp., a designer and manufacturer of public safety communications equipment and systems, recently announced the results of its 2011 survey regarding Americans’ public safety concerns ten years after 9/11.

HID Global Launches Certified Online PIV I Credential Service for Federal Contractors

HID Global, source for secure identity solutions, recently announced a comprehensive online service at www.hidglobal.com/piviservice that significantly reduces the time and complexity required for contractors to obtain employee credentials which comply with the government’s Personal Identity Verification – Interoperable (PIV-I) requirements.

Australia's Oldest University Reduces Crime by 25 Percent with Avigilon HD Surveillance System

Avigilon, provider of high definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced that the University of Sydney, Australia's oldest university, has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System across its Camperdown/Darlington and Cumberland campuses with plans to expand across the entire 530 hectare property. The Avigilon HD Surveillance System is a key element of the university's campus-wide security plan to create a safe and open learning environment.



IBM Launches Smarter Energy Cloud in Iowa

IBM and the City of Dubuque, Iowa, recently announced the availability of the Smarter Energy Cloud in Dubuque, Iowa. The cloud, or internet-based computing, will enable citizens to access information about their energy usage and habits and share best practices through an electricity portal/website over a six-month period. The electricity portal is now available to volunteer households in Dubuque.

Dell Completes Acquisition of Data Center Networking Leader Force10 Networks

Dell recently announced it has finalized its acquisition of Force10 Networks, a leader in high-performance data center networking. The Force10 acquisition is Dell’s latest investment to broaden its networking portfolio to deliver its Virtual Network Services Infrastructure. Dell expects the transaction to be accretive to earnings in the second half of next year.

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