Antibiotic resistance in bacteria poses a major problem to modern public health. Infections that were once routinely treated with antibiotics have become extremely problematic to effectively kill, making even simple surgical operations dangerous from the perspective of contracting a resistant infection . Resistant strains of bacteria, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, have sprung up in hospitals where they must be carefully...

With about US$300 billion of project finance debt raised annually across several capital intensive sectors-including oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, and mining - the oil and gas industry is represents 30% of the global project finance market. Without the potential benefits of structured, oil and gas project lending in the current credit-and-capital constrained environment could contract precipitously. SMis masterclass hosted by Sumitomo M...

A good deal of attention presented in the military is focused on how to improve capabilities engaging with influencers through various types of communications. It is hoped that these capabilities can be used to influence attitudes, behaviors and decisions, for example, “win hearts and minds”, of target audiences without resort to (or excessive reliance on) the use of force. By understanding how networks of influence form you can mo...

The analysts forecast the Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market to grow at a CAGR of 3.17 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in UAV launch. The Global UAV market has also been witnessing an increase in R&D. However, the rapid technological changes could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. SMis masterclass hosted by Bournemouth University will address...

The event, now in its 4th year, delivers the latest developments on how Utilities from the US and Europe are dealing with persistent threats and vulnerabilities. Attendees will receive insight into present and future SCADA and Smart Grid technologies and an assessment of security risks surrounding Electricity and Water infrastructures. The event agenda includes a presentation from ENISA covering minimum security measures for Smart Grids, and o...

Delegates can develop knowledge, skills , understanding ,share ideas and good practice in relation to Critical Incident Management within own organisational structures & multi agency inter-operabilit. During an incident, managers are crucial and employees will look to them for guidance, information and instruction. How management behave in the immediate aftermath of an event has a major impact on recovery , closure and the ability to move...

The changing nature of the modern world means that there are increasing numbers of risk scenarios that cannot be managed within that framework. Failures of national infrastructure (such as the power-failure in north India that left 600 million people without electricity); collapse of international banking IT systems, which could leave individuals and organisations with no cash or working capital; natural disasters, terrorism, pandemics, politi...

Following the success of Russia’s ERA GLONASS, the European Commission have called for mandatory M2M systems to feature in all automobiles by 2015. This system will be known as Pan European eCall. Description: eCall is a pan-European in-vehicle emergency call service based on 112, the common European Emergency number. In the event of an accident, data automatically transmitted through the eCall system, whilst a voice call is set up, allo...

SMi present the 3rd Annual Conference...Social Media Within the Military and Defence Sector20 - 21 November 2013 | The Marriott Hotel, Regents Park, London UK This informative event will draw from expert opinions, showcase the latest technology and inform attendees of new platforms and how to use them to an advantage from a military and defence perspective. The third installment in the sell-out Social Media series, will explore social media us...

Global MilSatCom is the leading military satellite communications conference and exhibition in Europe. The 15th annual event will bring together the industry’s key senior military representatives who use MilSatCom in their operations alongside the world’s leading SatCom solutions providers and operators. “Global MilSatCom is an excellent opportunity to hear and meet THE leading experts from Europe on all matters related to Mi...