Widely publicized safety incidents and recalls of lithium-ion batteries have raised legitimate concerns regarding lithium-ion battery safety. Battery Safety 2011 is conveniently timed with Lithium Battery Power 2011 and will address these concerns by exploring the following topics: Application specific battery safety issues affecting battery performance Major battery degradation and reliability factors Battery management systems Commercial cel...

Significant lithium-ion battery innovations have propelled this technology to a position in the marketplace far exceeding original market survey expectations. Breakthroughs in new battery chemistries, novel electrode and electrolyte materials, system integration for a vast array of mobile and portable applications, from micro medical devices to high-energy/high-power automotive, have set the stage for an emerging market with unlimited potentia...

I'm pleased to invite you and your colleagues to attend SANS Network Security 2011. We will be at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on September 19-27. SANS will bring you the best in network security training, certification, and up-to-the-minute research on the most important topics in the industry today. Network Security - your annual networking opportunity!If you are new to SANS Network Security 2011, SANS offers a high-energy program, hands-on l...

Acquiring open source intelligence (OSINT) requires more than just an ability to use the Internet. Special databases and off-line sources are among the many rich veins of intelligence which go unknown and untapped by law enforcement, business researchers, security personnel, terrorism, gang and financial researchers and intelligence analysts. This course provides a five step process developed over ten years and augmented by tips, hints, checkl...

Highlights As the largest conference of its kind, this nationwide conference will bring together over 3,200 attendees from Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB/SDVOSBs), Federal Agencies and departments, and prime contractors to share best practices of how to do business together. In addition to many educational sessions on Federal contracting for small businesses, attendees will have the opportunity to showc...

Travel Basics Sponsored by Travel and Transportation Training The ideal travel course for the new government employee. Course & Session # 1700-02 This course is a must for someone new to government travel or in need of a refresher on the basics with regard to travel regulations, programs, and procedures. All federal employees should take this course to ease the stress of planning travel. The course's "Travel Guide" serves as the course tex...