Welcome to the 9th Shared Services and Process Improvement for Higher Education and Government The largest, most successful event for shared services professionals working in the public sector grew exponentially in 2015! The event saw its attendance surge to 150+ executives as we moved our event back to the East Coast for the first time in years. Not ones to mess with success, we are thrilled to return to the DC area in 2016 and continue addr...

The 13th annual Maritime Security & Coastal Surveillance conference is back in Singapore after the runaway success last year in Malaysia with the official support of the Royal Malaysian Navy. Following intensive market research with the Navies, Coast Guards, Air Forces, government maritime organisations and key industry players, Defence IQ Asia is pleased to present a special focus on search and rescue operations, EEZ protection, multi-lat...

After 5 years of providing a premier platform for military officials from navies and coast guards to discuss critical issues surrounding the procurement, maintenance, and operational requirements for offshore patrol vessel (OPV), corvettes, and frigates, we are back with a far more comprehensive, quality-led and value driven programme. The 6th annual OPV & Corvettes Asia Pacific 2016 will bring you the latest discussion topics surrounding...

Asia is in the midst of a new era of military modernisation with submarines, and unmanned underwater vehicles. Given the current market tensions and vulnerabilities, many developing countries are upgrading their mine detection capabilities and want to dominate and reinvigorate underwater surveillance systems both in shallow and coastal waters. Underwater Technology &Surveillance APAC 2016 is designed to bring together technical and hydrogr...

Safely integrating commercial drones / unmanned avaitation vehicles in to the national airspace The Drones Middle East Conference supported by the General Civil Aviation Authority is the only conference in the region that focuses on the commercial use of drones and provides an in depth understanding about the regulatory and approval process for drone operations.In its 2nd edition, the conference will focus on the drone technologies available,...

The only symposium dedicated exclusively to discuss new approaches to modularity, interoperability and new combat systems for all future navies. The Naval Combat Systems 2016 conference has been designed to enable end-users and industry to further the discussion around modernisation, modularity, interoperability, and the acquisition and integration of new combat systems. For instance, is it possible to achieve effective modularity for systems...

According to a recent survey the global market for drones, is expect to be worth $10 Million by 2020. In the Middle East alone, there are numerous government agencies which have started using these smart machines for functions such as inspection, surveillance, mapping, search and rescue, maintenance,distribution and many more. The Drones Middle East for Government and Public Services Conference taking place from 24 -27 January 2015 will be the...

Learn from real, concrete case studies from Telecoms operators and cross-industry experts on how you can develop a successful Big Data strategy for your business. Unpack the term Big Data and discover how to prepare your organisation and architecture to unlock the true potential of your Big Data. Develop your data governance and data leadership within your organisation and meet and discuss with stakeholders from across different departments to...

2015 has seen a sharp increase in challenges to the security of national and regional borders. With Hungary constructing physical barriers to stem the flow of migrants from the Middle East into their country, and the eu-LISA program trialling 'smart' technologies at European borders, to both facilitate and secure crossings, the concern over the security of national borders is reaching fever pitch. It is due to this concern that senior Home Aff...

Mortar systems continue to occupy a pivotal role in modern warfare and operators continue to expand the limits of their capabilities. The field is witnessing the proliferation of self-propelled heavy mortars, enhancing both range and mobility; precision-guided munitions becoming increasingly cost effective; and the increased digitisation and integration of mortars into the battle space. Commanders of mortar units need to understand where the f...