February 2008

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IED
Counter IED Technologies
02.29.08 | Permalink | 1 Comment

As counter IED technologies evolve, so do IED detonation techniques, creating a new kind of arms race. According to (HSRC)’s research, 2008-2012 Global Counter-IED Markets and Technologies Forecast released in July 07, this unique situation creates a robustly dynamic counter-IED technology market, hungry for innovation and “out of the box” thinking, and eager [...]
Communications Interoperability
Over USD 70 Billion Interoperability Market
02.27.08 | Permalink | 1 Comment

There is little doubt that if the FCC gets its way and a National Broadband Network is created in the U.S. at a cost of $10 to $30B, a massive market for HLS Interoperability Communications equipment and services will emerge. However, according to (HSRC)’s latest research U.S. & Europe HLS Communications Interoperability Markets [...]
IED
Budget Emphasis On Inland IED Threat
02.26.08 | Permalink | 1 Comment

A $3Billion FY 2009 Federal Grant funding request for inland U.S. counter IED measures (a 14% raise from 2008’s budget) signifies not only the unprecedented effort the U.S. Federal government is placing on this potential threat, but also its dire need to develop technologies that can address it. According to a recent research report [...]