"Just because an individual works away from an office and uses...[his or her] notebook computer in a harsh environment is no reason for...[that person] not to enjoy the benefits of a notebook computer with a brilliant screen and powerful graphics," said Jen Chen, GammaTech President. "Our new rugged S15C has a very generous 15.6" display with high-definition resolution, and its many other terrific features make the S15C the perfect choice for such users."
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has started a new blog on the importance of voluntary agency liaisons (VALs) and how they work in close coordination with the community and the government.
On 23 February 2011, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate announced the kickoff of a 30-day multi-band radio pilot for emergency responders, which began during the opening day of NASCAR events at the Phoenix International Raceway. Fifteen participating law enforcement and emergency management partners across the state will also incorporate the technology into their daily operations and provide feedback on its usefulness.
Motorola Solutions and Verizon Wireless have announced the formation of an alliance to bring all the advantages of an advanced wireless communication solution to public safety customers throughout the United States. This first-of-its-kind solution combines a private public safety-controlled broadband network, tailored for mission-critical operations, with the benefits of the most extensive and reliable commercial networks in the country.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the creation of the first NIH mHealth, or mobile health, Summer Institute. This week-long workshop, scheduled for the summer of 2011, will bring together leaders in mobile health technologies, behavioral science researchers, federal health officials, and numerous members of the medical community to provide early career aspirants with an opportunity to learn about mHealth research.
The Griffin 460 mobile GC/MS (gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer) instrument is a state-of-the-art tool that enables innovative multi-modal sample introduction for liquid, solid, and vapor samples while also providing continuous and direct air monitoring. The Griffin 460 is ideal for field-based forensics and other mobile laboratory applications, as well as for integration into facility air handling systems.
Plant Equipment Inc., dba PlantCML, an industry leader in mission-critical communications, has announced its official name change to Cassidian Communications Inc., an EADS North America company. As the largest and most trusted source of mission-critical communications in North America, Cassidian Communications is leading the way in standards-based 9-1-1 call center applications, notification solutions and services, and P25 land mobile radio networks.
"The 2009 H1N1 pandemic demonstrated the need for technologies that can provide vaccines more rapidly," said HHS (Department of Health and Human Services) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. "These next-generation flu vaccines hold the potential to be even more effective and to make the first and last doses of vaccine available sooner than existing flu vaccines by weeks and months...[a time span that] can save more lives during a pandemic as well as during seasonal flu outbreaks."
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced channeling service provider agreements with three award recipients: the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), L-1, and Telos ID. Through aviation channeling service providers, employee data is collected and submitted to TSA to conduct the employee threat assessments necessary to work in an aviation environment.
Lumidigm and Imprivata have announced a partnership to deliver an integrated solution for healthcare clinicians that require reliable and fast access to electronic medical record (EMR) applications when wearing surgical gloves. Biometrics access has been proven to be the most simple and cost-effective way to maintain patient privacy and to manage the distribution of controlled substances.
