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Quantity of C4ISR assets isn’t the issue; sharing and using data to facilitate Network Enabled Capability is…

With so many nations and multiple C4ISR assets in theatre, how do you achieve a ‘common operational picture’ and Network Enabled Capability?This is the current issue facing leaders of joint ISR and multinational C4ISR programs right now. ISR programs including Afghan Mission Network (AMN), MAJIIC 2, Empire Challenge, NATO AGS & AEW&C are all aiming for interoperability and information superiority. Leaders of such programs including Sean Midwood, Deputy Program Manager for MAJIIC 2 recognize that it’s not the lack of ISR assets but not knowing where they are situated that is the issue.

European Parliament to clarify MiFID II review proposal at TradeTech Nordic

7- 8 November 2011, The Grand Hotel, StockholmTradeTech Nordic  is perfectly timed with the published reform. Kay Swinburne, Member of the Committee on Economic & Monetary Affairs in European Parliament will give a keynote speech to 350 delegates which we expect to provide clarity around the legislative proposal for MiFID II. The updated direction touches all corners of the financial markets including the new types of

OVER 250 FINANCIAL REFERENCE DATA MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCE WILL MEET IN LONDON

The financial crisis, followed by the flash crash of May 6th has made every financial institution globally review and re-design their data management strategy.Data management is no longer a back office support function. It is a business enabler and the only effective tool the world of finance has to manage risk, avoid unpredictability and eliminate any possibility of collapse. Now in its 9th year, FIMA 2011 (www.fima-europe.com) conference is designed to give you new ideas, proven strategies and contacts in the world of financial data management. The event is taking place on the 8-10th

Roberto Canevari, Head of Supply Chain at Carrefour to discuss exclusively the drivers of supply chain excellence at LogiCon 2012

Today's supply chains are still faced with the on-going challenge of trying to manage the long-lasting impact of the recent global market volatility.With the supply chain being the driving force in determining the value the company delivers to its customer base, efficiency, agility and flexibility are higher on the supply chain corporate agenda than ever before. In addition to the above, supply chains are becoming increasingly complex making accurate forecasting and demand planning a challenge but a prerequisite of successful supply chain management. 

Roche and Genentech speak candidly about their fusionBioBusiness 2012, London

International senior biopharma professionals gather in London to deconstruct deal trends and get the low-down and insider knowledge of successful partnering deals at this leading European bio-partnering eventIn light of shrinking product pipelines, decreasing product density and an overall scarcity of financing for early stage innovation, biopharma leaders need to nail the right strategy that will be conducive to successful, long-term innovation and new product creation. For the first time ever Roche and Genentech speak candidly and off the record of what it took to bring to completion

ProcureCon announce brand new pharmaceutical procurement conference for the European biopharma sourcing community

The team behind ProcureCon Europe have recently announced the launch of an exciting new pharma sourcing event, focusing specifically on the issues and challenges facing senior procurement practitioners in the pharma and biotechnology sectors. This two-day event, entitled ProcureCon Pharma, will take place in Zürich on 28th-29thFebruary 2012.ProcureCon Pharma 2012 is the latest offering from the ProcureCon team, who already hold three major industry events within the European procurement community: ProcureCon Europe, ProcureCon Indirect and the ProcureCon CPO Roundtables. Vidya Gunapala,

Barry Barlow, Director, Acquisition Directorate at the NGA joins DGI 2012

You will not be surprised to hear that GeoInt is no longer a “geo specialist to geo specialist” game. Geo capabilities are now penetrating all parts of the defence and security community.Why? The simple answer lies in the changing nature of warfare and anti-terrorism operations around the world. Winning battles no longer wins wars. Fire power is not the factor achieving results for soldiers in-theatre. It is intelligence, knowledge, analysis and timely data that are saving lives, stopping disasters from happening, and building new democratic governments around the world. This is why every

Jean-Pierre Jouyet, Chairman of l'Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) to expand exclusively on the details of MiFID II at TradeTech France 2012

The review of MiFID II will be released in late October and TradeTech France  will be the perfect timing for l'Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)  to respond on the MiFID implications for the capital markets industry. Mr Jouyet is using TradeTech France as a platform to provide first-hand clarity on the details of the legislative proposal.Talks about MiFID II

THE LAUNCH OF TRADETECH FRANCE – THE ELECTRONIC TRADING SYSTEMS AND HIGH FREQUENCY TRADING STRATEGIES CONFERENCE

13 February, Pullman Paris Tour EiffelTradeTech France  has been launched for 2012 and has been designed exclusively for the electronic trading community in France, bringing speakers from across Europe to Paris. At a time when global regulatory change is set to revolutionise market structure in Europe this event offers the buy side a unique opportunity to come together and assess how these sweeping changes, such as MiFID

Independent research with Heads of Trading shows buy side and sell side divided on clearing

LONDON – September 2011An independent study undertaken by business intelligence firm Worldwide Business Research, producers of the TradeTech conference series, has shown a clear disparity in attitudes towards clearing between buy side and sell side Heads of Trading. The study, conducted with 29 Heads of Trading from across Europe showed that with interoperability set to become a key feature of capital markets, the majority of buy side traders are already beginning to consider where their trades are cleared to be significantly important, with most agreeing that choice of clearing house

Turkish Automotive Trade Continues to Drive Turkey’s Economic SuccessTop Influencers Gather at AutoTurkey 2011, 26 -27 October 2011, Istanbul

Whilst the rest of Europe may be concerned with the threat of another financial crisis, the gateway to Asia continues to announce positive economic results.And as the leading contributor to Turkey’s export, good news continues to filter out of the booming automotive sector.  The unexpected announcement of a 30% year on year increase for automotive sales in August, despite being during the slow summer period has lead many experts in the Turkish automotive industry to believe this trend is only set to continue into 2012.  Major manufacturers such as Peugeot are forecasting 1 million sales by

ANNOUNCING NEW SPEAKERS AT EUROPE’S LEADING MEETING FOR THE GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY

Would you be interested in hearing Maj Gen Jerry Thomas, Assistant Chief of Defence Staff, Intelligence, UK MoD talking about the current challenges and his vision of Multi-Int support to defence forces in-theatre and C2.OR Will you witness Bert Tiems, Chief C2 and Operations Services, C3 Agency, NATO giving you his latest ideas and vision for NATO's use of multi-int in-theatre across the world. OR Will you be asking, "Why didn't I think of that?" as Robert B. Murrett, the former head of the NGA and currently the Deputy Director of the Institute for National Security and

NETT Warrior, PEO Soldier Acquisition Updates To Be Delivered At North America's Soldier Systems And Marine Modernization Conference

Nett Warrior owned by PEO Soldier is a soldier system designed for combat leaders to deliver unrivalled soldier Situational Awareness to the soldier. The main goal is to enable quicker and better decisions in theatre.With advanced navigation, SA, and information sharing capabilities, leaders are able to avoid fratricide and are more effective and more lethal in the execution of their combat missions. Incorporating enhanced navigation, better situational awareness and sharing of data, the risk of fratricide is reduced and more lethal and successful missions are possible. Nett Warrior

Connecting Soldiers To Digital Apps As Part Of Soldier Systems Modernization

One of the most intriguing concepts emerging in soldier systems modernisation at the moment is the US Army's intention to give every one of its recruits a personal smartphone device, filled with cutting-edge apps to aid military operations.Michael McCarthy, director of operations at the Brigade Modernization Command, Mission Command Complex, atFort Bliss,Texas, recently shared his vision with Network World. He explained how testing of commercial smartphones and tablets had been going on at FortBlissfor several months. Soldiers have been carrying them as they conduct general administrative

Dr. Kay Swinburne to expand exclusively on the details of MiFID II at TradeTech Nordic 2011

The review of MiFID II will be released in late October and Kay Swinburne has been actively lobbying the EU on the best possible regulatory framework.Kay is using TradeTech Nordic  as a platform to provide first-hand clarity on the details of the legislative proposal.Talks about MiFID II discussions over the last 18 months have focused on big headlines such as G20 commitments on derivatives trading, political concerns

The Worldwide Intelligence Community Meets in Westminster

Would you be interested in hearing Maj Gen Jerry Thomas, Assistant Chief of Defence Staff, Intelligence, UK MoD talking about the current challenges and his vision of Multi-Int support to defence forces in-theatre and C2OR Will you witness Bert Tiems, Chief C2 and Operations Services, C3 Agency, NATO giving you his latest ideas and vision for NATO's use of multi-int in-theatre across the world. OR Will you be asking, "Why didn't I think of that?" as Robert B. Murrett, the former head of the NGA and currently the Deputy Director of the Institute for National Security and

Soldier Systems Modernization leaders and agencies will brief on requirements in January

Soldier systems modernization has new leadership and new priorities.New S&T leaders including Dr Marilyn Freeman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army Research and Technology and new procurement leaders including Brigadier General Camille Nichols, PEO, PEO Soldier are building new 3,5 and 7 year technology roadmaps. They will define how the future soldier fights and give insight in to requirements and future acquisition by PEO Soldier. PEO Soldier's new Commanding General, Brigadier General Camille Nichols will speak and attend Soldier Technology 2012 

Soldier systems modernization leaders to gather in Washington DC, to define Nett Warrior and PEO Soldier requirements

In light of defense budget contraction and proposed cuts of $400bn by 2014, soldier systems need to be acquired more efficiently.As well as NETT Warrior there are examples of more efficient soldier systems procurement such as the network integration exercise. Managed by Colonel John Wendel, Deputy PEO, PEO Integration, twice this year, the exercise will funnel suppliers by their ability to affordably integrate products into existing soldier systems. By providing more competition, soldier systems manufacturers need focus even more on the right product, at the cheapest price. Not only are

Get inside the “Best Ford Brand Assembly Plant” in Europe since 2002 with Auto Turkey 2011

The leading Turkish automotive conference has teamed with Ford Otosan to bring you an exclusive insight into its remarkable production facility.  In addition to the two day conference agenda held at the Divan Asia Hotel,Istanbul, 26 – 27 October, management at the Kocaeli plant will host a VIP guided tour around the plant.Ford Otosan started production in 1965, with each company holding a 41% share in the venture. It operates four facilities inTurkey, two in Kocaeli, one inEskisehirand one inIstanbul. Kocaeli Plant is a joint venture between Ford Motor Company & Koç Holding with equal

What’s Driving the Automotive Industry South in Europe? - AutoCEE & AutoRomania becomes AutoSEE (South East Europe)

AutoSEE, 23-24 November, Bucharest The leading European Automotive ConferenceIn response to the changing landscape of European low cost automotive manufacture, the producers of the long-standing AutoCEE conference are shifting the focus to the South East Europe automotive industry for the 2011 event. Returning to Bucharest on the 23rd and 24th November, AutoSEE  replaces AutoRomania and AutoCEE to again gather Europe’s automotive leaders, for a busy two day agenda of executive briefings, latest industry case studies, roundtable industry discussions and

Where in the cloud are we with geospatial intel?

For many experts within the geospatial intelligence field, the cloud presents both the next opportunities and challenges to come. Speaking to On The Front Line, Dr Joseph Fontanella, army geospatial information officer director, US Army Geospatial Center, said he believes it is simply "a matter of time before just about everything ends up on the cloud"."If you look at some of these concepts of cloud based computing, the data, the information management architecture, the orbital and airborne intelligence communications assets, and even advanced biomedical technology may be used to add

Mapps to Apps - One of the new paradigms of geospatial intelligence

Geospatial Intelligence (GeoInt) is quickly becoming part of every day operations in both defence and the intelligence world. Every piece of data, every image and every bit of intelligence has spatial coordinates and can be put on a map. Most defence agencies around the world are currently working on integrating all parts of their data infrastructure and intelligence into one easily accessible and interoperable picture, with geo information at the core of every data set, situational awareness concept or in-theatre operational picture.Delivering users online on demand information and

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