C2 Software for First Responders
The Northrop Grumman Corporation has released a command and control software product for first responders such as law enforcement, fire, emergency and medical agencies. CommandPoint provides a variety of integration and management capabilities that include notification, response, escalation, containment and recovery activities. For more information visit
www.northropgrumman.com.
Digital Signal Processor BoardA high-speed digital signal processor board is available for military and aerospace signal processing applications. The CHAMP-AV III is equipped with gigahertz processing capabilities and high-bandwidth subsystems for fast, efficient operation. A less restrictive software architecture also enables programmers and developers to focus on algorithms rather than troubleshoot system limitations.
For more information visit:
www.forcecomputers.com.
Wireless Fidelity (WI-FI)
A line of fully integrated wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) modules is available for industrial, scientific, medical and automotive applications. Called Airborne, the family of modules was developed to provide local area and Internet connectivity quickly to a range of non-consumer electronic applications. For more information visit:
www.dpactech.com.
Dispatch Console
A rackmount version of Motorola’s CommandStar Lite dispatch console is now available. The console is designed to save space by mounting into standard customer supplied 19-inch rackmount furniture and control panels. The device can control up to eight conventional channels or six radio channels plus two analog telephone lines. For more information visit:
www.motorola.com.
Ruggedized Data StorageThe TALON 2211 ruggedized data storage system, manufactured by Ciprico Incorporated, is designed for both commercial and military command, control, communications, computers, intelligence and reconnaissance. Uses include video capture and analysis and database/application deployment. The device features a removable and transportable disk pack capable of storing 1.1 terabytes of data.
For more information visit:
www.ciprico.com Intrusion Detection and Visualization
A real-time intrusion detection and visualization tool, StealthWatch+Therminator (SW+T) software, allows system administrators to monitor network traffic and detect known and unknown attacks on sensitive network assets. Developed by Lancope, Incorporated, in cooperation with the National Security Agency, the Defense Information Systems Agency and the Naval Postgraduate School, SW+T can analyze and display data traffic and usage patterns, log network activity and conduct data flow and packet analysis. For more information visit:
www.lancope.com.
Keyboard-Video-Mouse SwitchesA line of rack mountable keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) switches is now available. Manufactured by Dawn VME Products, the devices can each control from eight to 16 computers, support eight-character password protection. They feature an autoscan mode for monitoring computers. The switches also support live insertion and disconnection of computers while powered on. For more information visit:
www.dawnvme.com.
Antivirus Software
A Linux-based antivirus software that provides system security for Samba, Netatalk and NFS file servers is available from Central Command. Vexira Antivirus for Linux uses an advanced multi-platform virus inspection technology to defend against more than 75,000 Windows, DOS, Linux, Macro, and Trojan horse applications in real time. For more information visit:
www.centralcommand.com.
E-mail for Satellite Communications
An e-mail service system optimized for satellite communications is now available. E-Mail Advanced, by Telenor Satellite Services, features full duplex communications enabling users to send and receive e-mails simultaneously. An automatic mailbag compression protocol reduces the size and time needed to send a message. For more information visit:
www.telenor.com.
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