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All Lives Matter National Founder John Mohnickey Attends Funeral for Slain New York City Police Officer
All Lives Matter national founder attends funeral in New York City in Support for "Through the Eyes of Law Enforcement what You See is...All Lives Matter" a National Unifying Tag Line. - October 30, 2015 - All Lives Matter
Storage Made Easy Listed as One of the Top 20 Most Promising OpenStack Solution Providers of 2015
Storage Made Easy has been listed as one of the Top 20 most promising OpenStack solution providers of 2015 by CIO Review. - October 28, 2015 - Storage Made Easy
US Coast Guard to Enlighten on Leveraging Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) at Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology 2016 in Rome
SMi Group Reports (Rome, Italy): Maritime Surveillance and Reconnaissance Technology 2016 will take place in Rome, Italy on the 15th – 16th February 2016. This conference will focus on maximising maritime situational awareness capabilities for security of life and territory at sea. - October 28, 2015 - SAE Media Group
Voicebrook to Exhibit at the American Pathology Foundation and American Society for Clinical Pathology Annual Meeting
Company will demonstrate leading solution for Pathology reporting at 2015 event, “Beyond the Lab” - October 26, 2015 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Biometrics for Border Control to be Addressed by the European Association for Biometrics Next February in Rome at Border Security 2016
SMi (Rome, Italy): The European Association for Biometrics to host an exclusive workshop on “Biometrics for Border Control: Impact of Immigration and the Mobile Society” at SMi Group’s 9th annual Border Security Conference. - October 26, 2015 - SAE Media Group
Enhancing Your Capabilities and Satisfying Requirement Gaps in Airlift and Aerial Refuelling Operations
SMi Group are to host their 16th annual conference on Military Airlift and Rapid Reaction Operations on the 1st and 2nd December 2015. In order to keep the event venue in a relevant location, this year’s conference will be held in Seville, Spain. - October 23, 2015 - SAE Media Group
The Bunker and Storage Made Easy Provide UK and EU Customers Secure Cloud Based Enterprise File Share and Sync
The Bunker, a trusted partner for compliant and secure outsourced infrastructure and data storage, now provides support for Storage Made Easy secure enterprise file share and sync fabric in combination with CleverSafe Ultra Secure Object Storage Cloud service. - October 22, 2015 - Storage Made Easy
Abu Dhabi’s Energy Industry Leaders Convene for a Strategic Roundtable on Energy Subsidies, Technology, Innovation and R&D in the UAE
The Minister of Energy, H.E. Suhail bin Mohamed Faraj Fares Al Mazrouei, will chair the first session on the subject of energy subsidies and deregulation of fuel prices. Other leading officials participating in the debate include; Marc Mollema, Managing Director, Global Head of Energy and Resources – NBAD; and Maria Vagliasindi, GCC Energy Expert – World Bank. - October 22, 2015 - TOGY
EU Migrant Crisis: Italian Coast Guard Headquarters and Italian Navy to Give Host Nation Opening Addresses at Border Security 2016 in Rome
SMi (Rome, Italy): Italian Coast Guard Headquarters, Italian and Portuguese Navy, EU Naval Force, Guardia Civil and French National Police to discuss recent contributions to the border security in response to the Irregular Migration Crisis in Europe. - October 14, 2015 - SAE Media Group
LTG Charles Cleveland (Ret) to Chair Senior Special Operations Symposium in Alexandria, VA
Defense Strategies Institute is pleased to announce that LTG Charles Cleveland, USA (Ret) will chair the 2015 SOF Symposium taking place October 26-27th in Alexandria, VA. The event will feature senior Government leaders providing guidance to the Community on critical priorities. - October 13, 2015 - Defense Strategies Institute
Huckworthy and Vitavox Enter Strategic Distribution Agreement for Tactical Audio Systems
Huckworthy will bring Vitavox’s specialist line of military and civilian audio products to the US market, as part of the TRAVELLER family of tactical communications solutions. The agreement makes the new Vitavox Bone Conductive Combat Headset immediately available to US Government agencies; bringing cutting edge hearing protection and enhanced situational awareness to warfighters and first responders. - October 10, 2015 - Huckworthy LLC
Matrix Medical to Unveil Enhanced TRACTUS Platform at NASS 2015
Matrix IT Medical Tracking Systems LLC has announced plans to release and demonstrate the newest version of TRACTUS. This is the world's first sterile field scanner and aids in stakeholder compliance to the FDA's UDI Final Rule. - October 07, 2015 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
Versasec Triples Government Security Business
Strong U.S. Security Growth Attributes to 300 percent Year-to-Date Increase - October 07, 2015 - Versasec AB
EMSTaskForce.com - Situational Awareness - Support Hiring of Wounded Warriors
At Entropy Management Systems, LLC (www.emstaskforce.com), the owners are wounded veterans and are currently looking to hire SOF Wounded Warriors from throughout the USA. - October 06, 2015 - EMSTaskForce.com
InvestUS to Fund Over 540 New Jobs in NM
InvestUS is the first EB-5 regional center to serve New Mexico in assisting businesses in attracting EB-5 investment to fund job creation. EB-5 is a 25 yr. old Immigration Investment Program that was just renewed by Congress on Wednesday. It allows foreigners seeking a US green card for themselves and their family to invest $500K in a US business to create at least 10 new permanent jobs. New Mexico has never participated in the program to date. But investUS filed its first deal on Wednesday. - October 03, 2015 - investUS llc
WK Dickson Welcomes Former FAA Manager of Airport Programs, Phil Cannon, to the Firm
Former FAA manager Phil Cannon has joined WK Dickson as Vice President and Regional Manager in Atlanta, Georgia. He will assume the responsibility for the operation of the firm's office in Atlanta and will play a significant role in the growth of WK Dickson's overall aviation practice across the southeast. - October 01, 2015 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Louise Brodnitz is Selected as AFG Group’s Historic Preservation Architect
AFG Group has selected Louise Brodnitz as Senior Historic Preservation Architect to support the CM Team on the St. Elizabeths Consolidation Project, in Washington, DC. As the onsite subject matter expert, Ms. Brodnitz will advise on preservation issues related to the historic buildings and... - October 01, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
GovBizConnect Launches Version 1.0; Tech Startup Works to Disrupt Government Contracting Process
Tech startup GovBizConnect, LLC released Version 1.0 of its online professional networking service. GovBizConnect is an online professional network for government contracting professionals. It enables users—both government contractors and employees—to build tailored profiles in order to... - September 27, 2015 - GovBizConnect
No Development Without Peace: Sustainable Development Goals Cite Peace as a Major Pillar
A historic moment for the world, the adoption of the revolutionary framework known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) marks a significant victory for the peacebuilding field—the first time the global community has acknowledged the link between peace and development in such a sweeping way. The SDGs address the reality that protracted conflicts prevented the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in many countries riven by war. - September 26, 2015 - Alliance for Peacebuilding
Capita Conferences’ Multi-Agency Information Sharing Conference Announced – 15th October, London
A One Day National Conference Multi-Agency Information Sharing Thursday 15th October 2015 – Central London Chaired by Stephen Curtis, Director, Centre for Excellence and Information Sharing About the conference: This Multi-Agency Information Sharing Conference is designed to equip delegates... - September 26, 2015 - Capita Conferences
myHRcounsel is Pleased to Announce a New Partnership with Avionte
An exciting new partnership between startup myHRcounsel and software provider Avionte. - September 25, 2015 - myHRcounsel
A-Z Bus Sales Wins Portion of AZNIGP Contract for Cutaway Buses
A-Z Bus Sales Wins a portion of the National Institute of Government Purchasing, Arizona Chapter Contract #ADSPO16-102777 for Cutaway Buses. The cutaway bus selected by A-Z Bus Sales is the Elkhart Coach Bus, a highly configurable shuttle bus. - September 23, 2015 - A-Z Bus Sales
Warrior to Cyber Warrior and Lunarline School of Cyber Security Unveil New Curriculum to Help US Veterans Transition to Civilian Life
Warrior to Cyber Warrior's new curriculum helps Veterans secure rewarding careers in the civilian cyber security world. - September 23, 2015 - Lunarline, Inc.
AFG Group Awarded 2-Year Construction Management Contract by GSA NCR Region
AFG Group, Inc. was recently awarded a 2-year construction management contract for CM support services to the Sidney Yates Exterior Restoration Project in Washington, DC. - September 19, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
Connected Data and immixGroup to Deliver Private Cloud File Sync and Share (FSS) Solutions to Government Sector
Will Enable Local, State and Federal Institutions to Securely Sync, Access, Share and Protect Data, While Avoiding the Inherent Risks of Public Cloud Solutions - September 18, 2015 - Connected Data
Support Cancer Breakthrough to Save Millions of Lives
Dallas-based Italian scientist Dario Crosetto explains his 3D-CBS (3-D Complete Body Screening) invention that revolutionizes early cancer detection, potentially saving millions of lives. - September 16, 2015 - Crosetto Foundation for the Reduction of Cancer Deaths
Ronald Rafailov Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ronald Rafailov of Brooklyn, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government. About Ronald Rafailov Mr. Rafailov has over 10 years experience in... - September 16, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
High Holy Day Call to Action: Rabbis Rally Congregants to Lobby for Aid to Syrian Refugees
On the eve of the Jewish New Year, more than 125 Reform rabbis across the U.S. and Canada will make a plea to the thousands of Jews observing Rosh Hashanah to call on political leaders to aid in the plight of the 11 million Syrian refugees fleeing the violence in their homeland -- the worst refugee... - September 12, 2015 - Temple Sinai
Veterans Party of America Nominates Bruce Walden for Alaskan State Senate
This week the VPA nominated Bruce Walden as the latest candidate to join their ranks. - September 12, 2015 - Veterans' Party of America
MYB Awarded Two New EEO Contracts
Last month, Mind Your Business Inc., (MYB), was awarded two new contracts to conduct Administrative Management Inquiries for Federal Government Agencies, and a contract to write Final Agency Decisions for a federal government agency. - September 11, 2015 - MYB
HHS, VA, Military Services, and Federal Agencies to Convene for 9th DoD/VA and Gov Health IT Summit, October 21 – 22, 2015 in Alexandria, VA.
On October 21 – 22, 2015, at The Mary M. Gates Learning Center in Alexandria, VA, Defense Strategies Institute will bring together stakeholders across the U.S. Military, Government, Academic, and Private Sector Health IT community to discuss and debate some of the most challenging subjects involved in successfully enhancing a connected health ecosystem. - September 11, 2015 - Defense Strategies Institute
Defense Strategies Institute Announces 3rd Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium
A Whole-of-Government Approach to Counter the Enduring IED Threat - September 11, 2015 - Defense Strategies Institute
Novus Origo Receives the Interactive Media Council’s “Highest Honors” for Development of Veteran’s Web Based Self-Help Training Course
Novus Origo Veteran’s Web Based Self-Help Training has received the Interactive Media Council’s highest honor of “Best in Class” in three separate categories; Healthcare, Military, & Government. - September 08, 2015 - Novus Origo, LLC
World Suicide Prevention Day September 10th, 2015
The Love Sami Organization, dedicated to suicide prevention, advocacy and awareness, will be holding a candle light and lantern lighting memorial ceremony on Thursday, September 10th in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day. - September 07, 2015 - Love Sami Organization
The Town of Arlington Enjoys Convenience with Modern Board Meeting Automation Technology
The Town of Arlington, MA is automating its agenda and meeting management to ease the Town’s meeting preparation and administration, through the convenience of NovusAGENDA, saving time and taxpayers’ money. Adam Kurowski, the Town’s Systems Analyst and Director of GIS, said the... - September 04, 2015 - Novusolutions
Controversial Invasive Aquatic Plant Species is Subject of New Mystery Thriller Novel
The State of California spent millions of dollars to eradicate it from its clogged waterways; it has been analyzed and studied for use as a biomass in renewable fuels; in 2013 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Federal Regulatory Announcement and adopted certain... - September 03, 2015 - T.L. Seacliff
James Harper Jr. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James Harper Jr. of Stafford, Virginia has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government acquisition and contracting. About James Harper Jr. Mr. Harper has almost... - September 03, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Apex Companies Acquires ALTUS Environmental
Apex Companies, LLC – a leading energy, water resources and environmental consulting and engineering firm – announced that it has acquired ALTUS Environmental, a multi-disciplinary consulting firm, based in Colorado, that provides environmental compliance, geologic, and professional... - September 02, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
SMI Group, Partnered with Visibility Magazine, Announces New Speaker from Hootsuite for Social Media Within the Defence and Military Sector Event This Autumn
SMi Group are delighted to announce a new speaker for the two day event which will gather a global audience of defence institutions and social media experts from around the globe this autumn. Merinda Peppard, EMEA Marketing Director from Hootsuite, will join the speaker line-up at the conference... - August 28, 2015 - topseos.com
Leading Experts Gather to Discuss the Use of Special Operations Forces as a Strategic Resource at DSI's SOF Symposium
DSI's SOF Symposium will take place October 26-27, 2015 in Alexandria, VA. The Symposium features leading experts focused on the use of special operations forces as a strategic national resource. The Symposium will feature plenary speakers as well as insightful panels. - August 27, 2015 - Defense Strategies Institute
Offering Solutions to End Income Disparity, Inequality of Opportunity, and the Social Gap, YFOG is Now Available on Audible
Yield For Oncoming Greatness: Capping Capitalism, is now available as an audible book in addition to hardcover, paperback, and electronic formats. - August 21, 2015 - Thinking Hat Press
The Satirical Card Game, "Election," Arrives Just in Time to Mock the Madness of the 2016 Elections
A Mash Up of War and Poker, the Game Lets Players Win or Steal the Highest Office in the Land. - August 21, 2015 - The Election Game
SMi Reports: Rising Threat of UAVs in the European Airspace
SMi Group reports: Join leading UAS experts from OECD, SESAR Joint Undertaking, Eurousc, European Defence Agency and Danish Army Intelligence Centre at the Unmanned Aerial Systems conference taking place 19th – 20th November in London, UK. - August 18, 2015 - SAE Media Group
Veterans Party of America Names Party’s First Presidential Candidate
On Saturday evening under the shadow of Mount Rushmore the Veterans Party of America announced the names of their party's first Presidential and Vice President candidates for the 2016 elections. - August 17, 2015 - Veterans' Party of America
Veterans' Party of America Selects First Presidential Candidate
The formal announcement of the inaugural Presidential candidates for the Veterans Party of America will be made on August 15 2015, at 7:30 p.m. MST, in the shadow of Mt. Rushmore, with Party members in attendance. The candidate and running mate were chosen from a wide field of potential candidates... - August 14, 2015 - Veterans' Party of America
The Future of Indian Defence Equipment Procurement Unveiled This September in London
SMi Group reports: Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS and Denchi Power are the latest to confirm their attendance for the upcoming masterclass on: How to do Business with the Indian Armed Forces this September. - August 14, 2015 - SAE Media Group
Dialing Innovations is Geared Up for Political Campaigns
Global telecommunications company Dialing Innovations releases one of the most innovative marketing and broadcast messaging service for political campaigns and voter engagement. - August 12, 2015 - Dialing Innovations
Global Transparency Report Lauds Azalina Othman Said Corruption Profile Amongst the Cleanest Politicians
Azalina Othman Said donation history points out hard work to improve Pengerang, Johor infrastructure and social assistance programs. - August 11, 2015 - Global Transparency Report
Global VSAT Forum to Chair the 2nd Annual MilSatCom Latin America in Brazil
SMi Group reports: Cristovam Nascimento, Brazil Correspondent Office, Global VSAT Forum, has been invited to chair MilSatCom Latin America 2015 and co-host the two panel discussions on "Regional Opportunities For SatCom Collaboration" and "How Will Future Military Operations Shape SatCom Requirements In The Future?" - August 07, 2015 - SAE Media Group
Lowry Solutions Announces Decision to Offer Honeywell Products under the Automatic Identification Technology V (AIT-V) Contract
Lowry Solutions, the leader in enterprise mobility solutions, is one of three companies awarded the AIT-V government contract by the U.S. Army Product Director, Automated Movement and Identification Solutions (PD-AMIS). Lowry Solutions is offering Honeywell products under the AIT-V contract. - August 05, 2015 - Lowry Solutions