Thursday, March 5, 2015

Biometric Stocks Update; Authentication systems is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 14% till 2020 Says New Report



Biometric Stocks Update; Authentication systems is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 14% till 2020 Says New Report

Point Roberts WA, NEW YORK, NY –March 5, 2015 - Investorideas.com, a global news source covering leading sectors including biometric and cyber security stocks updates its directory for investors following the sector as voice, facial and fingerprint biometrics continue to play a significant role in future technology including secure payments..

According to a report this week from Research and Markets, “The market for biometric authentication systems is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 14% till 2020.”

Biometrics Stock List Preview
AccelPath Inc (OTC:ACLP) through its subsidiaries develops and provides pathology diagnostics solutions. The company also offers design, research and development, integration, sales and support of three- dimensional imaging devices (3D) imaging devices and systems for diagnosis of diseases and other pathologic conditions in the healthcare industries; and intelligent surveillance devices and systems, and 3D facial recognition in the security industries. The company’s primary products for defense and security include 3D SketchArtist, a 3D composite sketch tool to transform ordinary two-dimensional sketches into mock-ups; 3D FaceCam that is used to create 3D face images at light speed; Portable MVR, a video recording device for use in outdoor environments; and OmniEye Wellcam, an ultra-light camera for use in detection of underground weapon caches, and search and rescue beneath building rubble field applications, as well as small tactical ubiquitous detection systems, which are motion-tracking, positioning, and imaging unattended ground sensors that permit long-range surveillance.
American Science and Engineering, Inc (NasdaqGS: ASEI) is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray inspection systems. With over 50 years of experience in developing advanced X-ray security systems, the Company's product line utilizes a combination of technologies, including patented Z Backscatter™ technology, Radioactive Threat Detection (RTD), high energy transmission and dual energy transmission X-ray. These technologies offer superior X-ray threat detection for plastic explosives, plastic weapons, liquid explosives, dirty bombs and nuclear devices. AS&E's complete range of products include cargo inspection systems for port and border security baggage screening systems for facility and aviation security, and personnel and passenger screening systems. AS&E® systems protect high-threat facilities and help combat terrorism, trade fraud, drug smuggling, weapon smuggling, illegal immigration, and people smuggling.
Analogic Corp (NASDAQGS: ALOG) provides leading-edge healthcare and security technology solutions to advance the practice of medicine and save lives. We are recognized around the world for advanced imaging systems and technology that enable computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, digital mammography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as automated threat detection for aviation security. Airport Security: Analogic applied its industry-leading CT technology to develop state-of-the-art security solutions for threat detection. These solutions include the TSA-certified examiner Family* eXaminer SX, eXaminer 3DX, eXaminer 3DX-ES, and eXaminer XLB) of automatic Explosives Detection Systems for checked-baggage applications and the Cobra systems for checkpoint applications. For over 40 years we've enabled customers to thrive, improving the health and enhancing the safety of people around the world. Analogic is headquartered just north of Boston, Massachusetts.
Apple Inc. (NasdaqGS:AAPL) designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices. BIOMETRICS: iPhone5S - Fingerprint identity sensor built into the Home button. Introducing Touch ID — a new fingerprint identity sensor. Put your finger on the Home button, and just like that your iPhone unlocks. It’s a convenient and highly secure way to access your phone. Your fingerprint can also approve purchases from the iTunes Store, the App Store, and the iBooks Store, so you don’t have to enter your password. And Touch ID is capable of 360-degree readability. Which means no matter what its orientation — portrait, landscape, or anything in between — your iPhone reads your fingerprint and knows who you are. And because Touch ID lets you enroll multiple fingerprints, it knows the people you trust, too.
Aware Inc (NasdaqGM:AWRE) is a leading provider of biometrics software products and development services to governments, system integrators, and solution providers globally. Our products include SDKs, software components, workstation applications, and a modular, centralized, service-oriented platform. They fulfill a broad range of functions critical to biometric authentication and search, including face, fingerprint, and iris autocapture, image quality assurance, data compliance, capture hardware peripheral abstraction, centralized data processing and workflow, subsystem connectivity, and biometric matching algorithms. The products are used to enable identity-centric security solutions with biometrics for applications including border management, credentialing and access control, intelligence and defense, and law enforcement.
BIO-key (OTC: BKYI) headquartered in Wall, New Jersey, develops and delivers advanced identification solutions to commercial and government enterprises, integrators, and custom application developers. BIO-key's award winning, high performance, scalable, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy biometric finger identification technology accurately identifies and authenticates users of wireless and enterprise applications. Our solutions are used in local embedded OEM products as well as some of the world's largest identification deployments to improve security, guarantee identity, and help reduce identity theft. BIO-key's technology is offered directly or by market leading partners around the world.
CACI International Inc. (NYSE:CACI) provides information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian clients. A member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies and the Russell 2000 Index, CACI provides dynamic careers for approximately 15,300 employees working in over 120 offices worldwide. Biometrics and Identity Soluitions
Ceelox, Inc. (OTC:CELO) is a developer and marketer of biometric security and email encryption software solutions for financial institutions, healthcare, government agencies, multiple vertical markets and businesses of all sizes.
Communication Intelligence Corp. (OTC:CICI) is a leading provider of digital transaction management (DTM) software enabling fully digital (paperless) business processes. CIC's solutions encompass a wide array of functionality and services, including electronic signatures, biometric authentication and simple-to-complex workflow management. These solutions are available across virtually all enterprise, desktop and mobile environments as a seamlessly integrated platform for both ad-hoc and fully automated transactions. CIC's platform can be deployed both on-premise and as a cloud-based service, with the ability to easily transition between deployment models. CIC is headquartered in Silicon Valley.
Fingerprint Cards AB (Stockholm:FING-B.ST; Frankfurt:FPQ.F; OTC:FGRPF) markets, develops and produces biometric components and technologies that through the analysis and matching of an individual’s unique fingerprint verify the person’s identity. The technology consists of biometric sensors, processors, algorithms and modules that can be used separately or in combination with each other. The competitive advantages offered by the FPC’s technology include unique image quality, extreme robustness, low power consumption and complete biometric systems. With these advantages and the ability to achieve extremely low manufacturing costs, the technology can be implemented in volume products such as smart cards and mobile phones, where extremely rigorous demands are placed on such characteristics. The company’s technology can also be used in IT and Internet security, access control, etc.
Fujitsu (Tokyo: 6702.T) is primarily engaged in the information communication technology (ICT) business. The Technology Solution segment manufactures and sells products including various servers, storage systems, various types of software, network management systems and optical transport systems, as well as the provision of system integrations services, consulting services, front technology services, network services and system support services. The Ubiquitous Solution segment manufactures and sells personal computers, mobile phones, as well as audio navigational devices, mobile communication equipment and automobile electronic devices. The Device Solution segment manufactures and sells large scale integrations (LSIs), semiconductor packages, batteries, relays and connectors, optical transmitter and receiver modules. Biometric Security
Hawk Systems, Inc. (OTC:HWSY) through its subsidiaries, develops fingerprint authentication technology. Its technology would offer security, convenience, and ease of use in applications, such as automobile locks and theft-protection. The company offers Print Access Security System (PASS), an automotive security product. Its technology could also used for security in banking, healthcare, hotel/casino operations, employee time clock and attendance, stadium security, and sporting and gaming applications where identity management is required.
Hitachi (Tokyo:6501.T) brings a host of comprehensive security solutions, both information and physical security to ensure safety in everyday life. We employ cutting-edge technology to develop robust information and physical security systems, such as RFID, wireless LAN positing systems, biometric access systems, finger vein biometric system, trace detection systems, x-ray CT systems and x-ray DR systems. With our information and biometric security solutions, you can mitigate risks, achieve enhanced performance and ensure seamless business operation.
Holtek Semiconductor Inc (Taiwan:6202.TW) is a leading professional IC design house in Taiwan having its major business activities focused in the area of microcontroller and peripheral component design and marketing. Holtek’s product development strategy is firmly focused in the two areas of microcontroller and microcontroller peripheral devices. In this regard the company has developed and established its image as a professional MCU designer with the expanding MCU application area and service levels creating more room for new development. Presently the Holtek Semiconductor device range includes general purpose and specialised types of microcontrollers which in addition to being used in general purpose applications also see specialised uses in the speech, communication, computer peripheral household appliance, medical equipment, automotive and security etc. application areas. Additionally, Holtek supplies a range of power management devices and non-volatile memory peripheral devices, ensuring that customers are supplied with a functionally comprehensive set of device solutions. To maintain its continued business growth, Holtek, in addition to continuing to expand the range of products within its present device range, based on the semiconductor industry's superiority in its vertical division of labour, will further integrate its upper and lower related resources, and with its professional semiconductor design, wafer manufacturing and packaging experience, be able to provide customers with a total solution service, and improve overall efficiencies. Biometrics: Fingerprint recognition technology provides a secure and accurate means of biometric identification. This range of device from offers users a quick and easy implementation method or biometric fingerprint recognition. The integration of an optical fingerprint sensor, Holtek 32-bit ARM core microcontroller and fully programmed algorithm into a single module together combine to form complete fingerprint recognition module. A number of fingerprint images or templates are stored within the devices internal Flash Memory and therefore retain storage when power is removed. The storage capacity varies according to the module type selected. With easy commands such as learn, login and erase, this range of device offer a convenient and easy to use solution for users wishing to implement fingerprint biometric security into their products.
Honeywell International Inc (NYSE: HON) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; turbochargers; and performance materials. The company’s Biometrics include readers, cards and fingerprint readers.
ImageWare Systems, Inc. (OTC:IWSY) is a leading developer of mobile and cloud-based identity management solutions, providing biometric, secure credential and law enforcement technologies. Scalable for worldwide deployment, ImageWare's biometric product line includes a multi-biometric engine that is hardware and algorithm independent, enabling the enrollment and management of unlimited population sizes. ImageWare's identification products are used to manage and issue secure credentials, including national IDs, passports, driver's licenses, smart cards and access control credentials. ImageWare's digital booking products provide law enforcement with integrated mug shot, fingerprint livescan and investigative capabilities. ImageWare is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with offices in Portland, OR, Washington, D.C., and Ottawa, Ontario.
Ingenico (Paris:ING.PA) provides a range of secure transaction solutions, including hardware, software and services, for payments at points of sale, over the Internet, or by mobile telephone. The Company offers: payment terminals and software; terminal estate management, including security application updates; payment applications (local, international, debit and credit); connectivity; routing; centralization of transactions (Axis); end-to-end security, from terminal to bank or processor; and value-added services, including prepaid mobile phone transfers and top-ups, loyalty card processing, private-label card management and other services including dynamic currency conversion. Biometrics
Ingersoll-Rand Co. Ltd. (NYSE:IR) sets the standard for security technologies. Our innovative security solutions ranges from wireless security products, biometrics and closed-circuit television to high-security mechanical locking systems. With more than 100 years of experience in security technologies, we stand behind every one of our product solutions. It is this commitment to design, performance, technology and service that ensures you can stand behind our products too.
iWallet Corporation (OTC: IWAL) Headquartered in San Diego, California, iWallet is a secure, luxury techcessories company, focused on its robust patent and trademark portfolio in the growing biometric market and combining the latest security features with luxury appointments. iWallet is licensed by Apple Inc. as an official Accessory Developer.
Liska Biometry (OTC: LSKA) provides fingerprint biometric solutions that enable individual authentication, precise identification searches, and cross-platform data interoperability in the United States and internationally. Its identification (ID) management solutions include BIN 1.0 descriptor authentication software, BIN 1.0 descriptor enrollment software, and BIN 1.0 database management software. These solutions provide a biometric identifier number that could be embedded in credit cards and driver's licenses, as well as travel documents, such as visas and passports, and a host of other personal identification credentials. The company also offers ID card design software, printer hardware, camera hardware, and software to support its solutions. Its customers include various government and law enforcement agencies, regional and state education systems, and corporations. Liska Biometry is headquartered in Dover, New Hampshire.
LRAD Corporation (NasdaqCM:LRAD) is using long range communication to peacefully resolve uncertain situations peacefully and save lives on both sides of its proprietary Long Range Acoustic Device®. LRAD® systems are in service around the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile military deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter security, commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement, emergency responders, emergency warning and mass notification, asset protection, and wildlife preservation and control.
NAPCO Security Systems, Inc. (NASDAQGS:NSSC) is one of the world's leading manufacturers and solutions providers of high-technology electronic security, connected home, video, fire alarm, access control and door locking systems. The Company consists of four Divisions: NAPCO, its security and connected home segment, plus three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Alarm Lock, Continental Instruments, and Marks USA. Headquartered in Amityville, New York, its products are installed by tens of thousands of security professionals worldwide in commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and government applications. NAPCO products have earned a reputation for innovation, technical excellence and reliability, positioning the Company for growth in the multi-billion dollar and rapidly expanding electronic security market. Biometrics: Gemini BioReader
NEC Corp. (Tokyo:6701.T) is a leading provider of systems, components, services and integrated solutions for computing and communications applications. We are focused mainly on providing reliable solutions to meet complex customer requirements. Airport – Border/Port Security: Facial Recogniton, Hydrid-Finger Recognition, Biometrics and Portable DNA Analyzer
Nemex Resources Ltd  (ASX:NXR.AX) boasts a diversified asset portfolio comprising interests in both the minerals and technology sectors. Nemex has a 30% interest in Australian-based biometric technology developer Wavefront Biometric Technologies (WBT) and has the right to increase this to a 51% interest. WBT is in the process of developing and commercialising a unique identity authentication technology. The technology authenticates a person’s identity based on the pattern of light reflected back from the tear film on the corneal surface of the eye. The technology has potential applications across numerous sectors around the world, including banking, healthcare, military, aviation and border control.
Next10 Inc. (OTC:NXTN) engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of security systems for the cargo transportation industry primarily in the United States and Canada. The company offers Bulldog Online Security Systems (BOSS), which is designed to prevent cargo theft from cargo containers, tractor-trailers, cargo vans, tanker trucks, storage year containers, and other cargo transportation and storage equipment. Its products alert onsite security personnel in the event of theft or tampering; alert the driver in the event someone attempts to access the cargo; and monitors multiple roll-up and sliding doors, prevents unauthorized entry and intrusion, and alert the driver through a mobile receiver a thief attempt to enter, move, or remove items from the delivery vehicle. The company’s BOSS line of products primarily include The Yard BOSS, The Road BOSS, The Tanker BOSS, Bulldogs BOSS Tracker, and Mini BOSS System. It offers its products to retail, pharmaceutical, high technology, and government markets.
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cybersecurity, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Biometrics Border security
Nuance Communications, Inc. (NasdaqGS:NUAN) is a leading provider of voice and language solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies, applications and services make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way people interact with devices and systems. Every day, millions of users and thousands of businesses experience Nuance’s proven applications. Voice Biometrics
Nuvoton Technology Corporation (Taiwan:4919.TW) is principally engaged in the design, manufacture and distribution of logic integrated circuit (IC) products. The Company provides ordinary ICs, including micro controllers (MCUs), which are applied in touch panels, residential security, air conditioning, motor control, medical electronics, instruments, universal serial bus (USB) devices, wireless audio transmission, information electronics, industrial electronics and automobile electronics, among others; audio ICs, which are applied in toys, automobile audio products, medical products and industrial broadcasting devices, as well as computer ICs, which are applied in embedded controllers, super input/output (I/O) chips, keyboard control (KBC) chips and power management chips. The Company also involves in wafer foundry services, which offers logic, mixed mode, flat cell, flash and high voltage wafer processes. The Company distributes its products in domestic and overseas markets. BIOMETRICS: The N329 series integrates the necessary functions Fingerprint Identification requires such as CMOS sensor interface, Ethernet MAC, HS USB, 2 UARTs and LCD interface. The N329 series features high performance and low cost 32-bit ARM® ARM9EJ-S core running up to 200 MHz ~ 300 MHz, and 8 MB ~ 64 MB DDR memory that can help the user to easily pass EMI and EMC verification in 2~4 layers PCB. All the functions for the Fingerprint Identification are integrated in one chip to save BOM cost. Based on the above features, the N329 series is a cost-effective solution for Fingerprint Identification applications.
NXT-ID, Inc. (NasdaqCM:NXTD) innovative MobileBio® solution mitigates consumer risks associated with mobile computing, m-commerce and smart OS-enabled devices. The company is focused on the growing m-commerce market, launching its innovative MobileBio® suite of biometric solutions that secure consumers' mobile platforms led by Wocket™; a next generation smart wallet designed to replace all the cards in your wallet, no smart phone required. Wocket was recognized as one of the top technology products at CES 2015 by multiple media outlets including Wired.com. The Wocket works anywhere credit cards are accepted and only works with your biometric stamp of approval. http://www.wocketwallet.com/
NXT-ID’ wholly owned subsidiary, 3D-ID LLC, is engaged in biometric identification and has 22 licensed patents in the field of 3D facial recognition http://www.nxt-id.com/, http://3d-id.net/

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Friday, February 13, 2015

CyberSecurity Stocks Spotlight; White House Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection Takes Place


CyberSecurity Stocks Spotlight; White House Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection Takes Place

Point Roberts WA, NEW YORK, NY – February 13, 2015 - Investorideas.com, a global news source covering leading sectors including cybersecurity stocks releases its updated directory for investors following the sector as the White House Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection takes place today .

Today, February 13, the President is convening leaders from throughout the country who have a stake in bolstering cybersecurity – from industry, tech companies, and consumer and privacy advocates to law enforcement, educators, and students.  Participants will discuss opportunities to spur collaboration and develop partnerships in the cybersecurity and consumer financial worlds to share best practices, promote stronger adherence to security standards, improve cyber threat information sharing, and encourage the adoption of more secure payment technologies.

FACT SHEET: White House Summit on Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection:

CyberSecurity Stocks Preview:
Absolute Software Corporation (TSX:ABT.TO) is the industry standard in persistent endpoint security and management for computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. The Company, a leader in device security and management tracking for 20 years, has over 30,000 commercial customers worldwide. Absolute's solutions - Computrace®, Absolute Manage®, Absolute Service, Absolute Secure Drive, and Absolute LoJack® - provide organizations with actionable intelligence to prove compliance, securely manage BYOD, and deliver comprehensive visibility and control over all of their devices and data. Absolute is positioned on two Gartner, Inc. Magic Quadrants - the Magic Quadrant for Client Management Tools and the Magic Quadrant for Mobile Device Management Software. Absolute is one of only four vendors to be recognized on both Magic Quadrants based on providing customers with the ability to secure and manage many different types of devices using a single solution. Absolute persistence technology is embedded in the firmware of computers, netbooks, tablets and smartphones by global leaders, including Acer, ASUS, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, Motion, Panasonic, Samsung, and Toshiba, and the Company has reselling partnerships with these OEMs and others, including Apple.
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) AT&T Government Services (AGS), a business unit of AT&T Corp., delivers IT solutions spanning cyber security, networking, wireless, mission support and applications. Thousands of experienced AGS personnel, along with certified professionals throughout the AT&T family of companies, focus exclusively on supporting the federal government.
AVG Technologies N.V. (NYSE:AVG) is the online security company providing leading software and services to secure devices, data and people.  AVG has over 182 million active users, as of June 30, 2014, using AVG's products and services including Internet security, performance optimization, and personal privacy and identity protection. By choosing AVG's products, users become part of a trusted global community that engages directly with AVG to provide feedback and offer mutual support to other customers.
Barracuda Networks (NYSE:CUDA) provides cloud-connected security and storage solutions that simplify IT. These powerful, easy-to-use and affordable solutions are trusted by more than 150,000 organizations worldwide and are delivered in appliance, virtual appliance, cloud and hybrid deployments. Barracuda's customer-centric business model focuses on delivering high-value, subscription-based IT solutions that provide end-to-end network and data security. Barracuda Networks has developed a worldwide reputation as the go-to leader for providing government agencies with powerful yet easy-to-use IT solutions that simplify the most complex security, storage, application delivery, networking and data protection challenges.
BlackBerry (Research in motion) (NasdaqGS:BBRY; TSX:BB.TO) a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Integral security features and an ever-expanding administrative toolset have earned BlackBerry® products the trust of some of the most secure organizations in the world. These security features have also made the BlackBerry solution a world leader in mobile security certifications
CA Technologies. (NasdaqGS:CA) provides IT management solutions that help customers manage and secure complex IT environments to support agile business services. Organizations leverage CA Technologies software and SaaS solutions to accelerate innovation, transform infrastructure and secure data and identities, from the data center to the cloud.
Cecurity.com (Paris:MLCEC.PA) is a French company and since 2001 the leader in publishing electronic vault software for the control of original digital documents. The areas of expertise of the Cecurity Group cover dematerialisation, legal archiving, data protection, traceability and certified electronic mail. Through its subsidiaries, the Cecurity Group is also a provider of services. These services are based on the use of its own technologies in SaaS (Software as a Service) mode.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NasdaqGS:CHKP) the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, provides customers with uncompromised protection against all types of threats, reduces security complexity and lowers total cost of ownership. Check Point first pioneered the industry with FireWall-1 and its patented stateful inspection technology. Today, Check Point continues to develop new innovations based on the Software Blade Architecture, providing customers with flexible and simple solutions that can be fully customized to meet the exact security needs of any organization. Check Point is the only vendor to go beyond technology and define security as a business process. Check Point 3D Security uniquely combines policy, people and enforcement for greater protection of information assets and helps organizations implement a blueprint for security that aligns with business needs. Customers include tens of thousands of organizations of all sizes, including all Fortune and Global 100 companies. Check Point's award-winning ZoneAlarm solutions protect millions of consumers from hackers, spyware and identity theft.
Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQGS: CSCO) is the worldwide leader in IT that helps companies seize the opportunities of tomorrow by proving that amazing things can happen when you connect the previously unconnected. Security Solutions
CommVault Systems, Inc. (NasdaqGS:CVLT) A singular vision – a belief in a better way to address current and future data management needs – guides CommVault in the development of Singular Information Management® solutions for high-performance data protection, universal availability and simplified management of data on complex storage networks. CommVault's exclusive single-platform architecture gives companies unprecedented control over data growth, costs and risk. CommVault's Simpana® software suite of products was designed to work together seamlessly from the ground up, sharing a single code and common function set, to deliver superlative Data Protection, Archive, Replication, Search and Resource Management capabilities. More companies every day join those who have discovered the unparalleled efficiency, performance, reliability, and control only CommVault can offer.
Computer Services, Inc. (CSI) (OTC: CSVI) delivers core processing, managed services, mobile and Internet solutions, payments processing, print and electronic distribution, and regulatory compliance solutions to financial institutions and corporate customers across the nation. Exceptional service, dynamic solutions and superior results are the foundation of CSI’s reputation and have resulted in the company’s inclusion in such top industry-wide rankings as the FinTech 100, Talkin’ Cloud 100 and MSPmentor Top 501 Global Managed Service Providers List. CSI Managed Security.
CSP Inc (NasdaqGM: CSPI) and its subsidiaries develop and market IT integration solutions and high-performance computer systems to meet the diverse requirements of our industrial, commercial, and defense customers worldwide. CSP, Inc's High Performance Products & Solutions segment includes the MultiComputer Division, which designs and manufactures commercial high-performance computer signal processing systems for a variety of complex real time applications in defense and commercial markets. The Company also owns Myricom, a pioneer in high performance computing interconnect technology. Founded in 1970, Modcomp, Inc. is part of CSPI's Information Technology Solutions segment, and has offices in North America and Europe. Modcomp provides solutions and services for complex IT environments including disaster recovery, mobility, managed services, security, data center management, and collaboration.
Cybergy Holdings Inc. (OTC:CYBG) is a national leader in cybersecurity, smart grid technologies, renewable energy and mission-oriented government services. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, Cybergy Holdings' team of approximately 100 employees delivers innovative technical and management services through its 3 divisions: New West Technologies, which was founded in 1996 and provides clean, smart, and reliable energy solutions and is a 5 time winner of the Inc. 500/5000 fastest growing private companies in America; Primetrix, which serves U.S. Federal Government contractor firms with contract procurement, compliance, and growth services; and Cybergy Labs, an award-winning developer of specialized cybersecurity software applications, including SmartFile.
Digimarc Corp. (NasdaqGS:DMRC) is a leading innovator and provider of enabling technologies that create digital identities for all forms of media and many everyday objects. Digimarc's digital IDs are imperceptible to humans and enable computers, networks and devices like mobile phones to better "see, hear and understand" brand impressions and other objects of interest. Digimarc has built an extensive intellectual property portfolio with patents in digital watermarking, content identification and management, media and object discovery to enable ubiquitous computing and related technologies. Digimarc develops solutions, licenses its intellectual property, and provides development services to business partners across a range of industries.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

CyberSecurity News: Chief Technology Officer of NXT-ID, Inc. (Nasdaq:NXTD; NXTDW) to Speak at CARTES SECURE CONNEXIONS AMERICA 2015

Breaking Security News: Chief Technology Officer of NXT-ID, Inc. (Nasdaq:NXTD; NXTDW) to Speak at CARTES SECURE CONNEXIONS AMERICA 2015

David Tunnell to Speak on Panel Discussing "Global Fraud: Where is the Trust in Cyberspace?"

OXFORD, CT - February 10, 2015 (Investorideas.com Newswire) NXT-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTD), a biometric authentication company focused on the growing mobile commerce market, announces that Mr. David Tunnell, the Company's Chief Technology Officer, has been invited to present at CARTES SECURE CONNEXIONS AMERICA 2015. As an expert in biometrics and secure communications, Mr. Tunnell will speak on the critical issue of "Global Fraud: Where is the Trust in Cyberspace?"

CARTES SECURE CONNEXIONS AMERICA is a new business event designed to promote smart technologies in the large and dynamic North American market.

David will discuss enabling technologies that keep private information private where it belongs while facilitating unparalleled convenience and security. Much like how people become familiar with persons' attributes such as their face, voice and other unique features and mannerisms, David will discuss methods such as dynamic pairing to enhance trust between users, devices and applications as they "learn" more about each other via historical "inter-awareness." NXT-ID's patent pending dynamic paring is means to better earn trust over time as users, devices and applications interact and authenticate with one another in order to augment and improve the state-of-the-art in cybercrime, share intelligence and respond prudently in the event of a breach.

The session will be held Tuesday, May 5th from 11:15 – 11:45 AM in Washington D.C. Key themes to be discussed will include data security, authentication, digital identities, privacy and anonymity.

More info on the Conference: 
CARTES SECURE CONNEXIONS AMERICA 2015
 
May 5-7, 2015
 
Washington, DC
 
www.cartes-america.com

Bio: David Tunnell, Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
David Tunnell is an expert in biometrics, secure communications, and wearable technologies. Mr. Tunnell's experience spans computer security (COMSEC), signal intelligence (SIGINT), communications intelligence (COMINT), and image intelligence (IMINT), with over 29 years of experience in building technologies and companies.
Mr. Tunnell's accomplishments include the Technology of the Year award from Frost & Sullivan for biometrics in 2006 and inventor of a Top Ten Invention for the US Army in 2004. Mr. Tunnell has pioneered a number of technologies including remote distributed sensing and processing, 3D facial recognition and imaging, 3D fingerprint, voice recognition, dynamic biometric-enabled authentication and encryption key generation, and miniature, low-power wearable technologies.



About NXT- ID Inc. - Mobile Security for a Mobile World: (NXTD) (NXTDW):
NXT-ID, Inc.'s innovative MobileBio® solution mitigates consumer risks associated with mobile computing, m-commerce and smart OS-enabled devices. The company is focused on the growing m-commerce market, launching its innovative MobileBio® suite of biometric solutions that secure consumers' mobile platforms led by Wocket™; a next generation smart wallet designed to replace all the cards in your wallet, no smart phone required. The Wocket works anywhere credit cards are accepted and only works with your biometric stamp of approval. http://www.wocketwallet.com/

NXT-ID' wholly owned subsidiary, 3D-ID LLC, is engaged in biometric identification and has 22 licensed patents in the field of 3D facial recognition http://www.nxt-id.com/, http://3d-id.net/

Forward-Looking Statements for NXT-ID: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations, as of the date of this press release, and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements herein with respect to the successful execution of the Company's business strategy. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, our ability to establish and maintain the proprietary nature of our technology through the patent process, as well as our ability to possibly license from others patents and patent applications necessary to develop products; the availability of financing; the Company's ability to implement its long range business plan for various applications of its technology; the Company's ability to enter into agreements with any necessary marketing and/or distribution partners; the impact of competition, the obtaining and maintenance of any necessary regulatory clearances applicable to applications of the Company's technology; and management of growth and other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contacts:
Corporate info: info@nxt-id.com


Media:
D. Van Zant
+1-800-665-0411
press@nxt-id.com

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

2015 Defense Stocks Interview with Scott Sacknoff, President, SPADE Defense Index (NYSE: ^DXS)

2015 Defense Stocks Interview with Scott Sacknoff, President, SPADE Defense Index (NYSE: ^DXS)

Point Roberts WA, NEW YORK, NY – January 22, 2015 – ( www.investorideas.com newswire and Homelanddefensestocks.com) - Investorideas.com, a global news source covering leading sectors including defense and security, issues a 2015 interview with Scott Sacknoff, President of Spade Defense Index (NYSE: ^DXS).

Scott Sacknoff manages the SPADE Defense Index (NYSE: ^DXS) which serves as the underlying index for PowerShares Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE: PPA).  http://www.spadeindex.com/

Interview Q&A
                                                                                                      
HDS: Hi, this is Dawn Van Zant with HomelandDefenseStocks.com.  We are once again joined by Scott Sacknoff, President of the SPADE Defense Index, a benchmark for investors interested in defense and homeland security.  He will look back with us on how investors performed in 2014, as well as give us a look ahead to what we can expect in 2015.  Mr. Sacknoff, thank you for joining us.

SMS: My pleasure Dawn.

HDS: Let’s start with 2014. How did the sector perform?

SMS: Well instead of an eagle, perhaps the symbol for aerospace and defense stocks should be the Energizer Bunny…as it keeps going and going. Even the most optimistic of analysts didn’t foresee defense stocks gaining more than 48% in 2013, and after a 4th quarter surge in 2014, the sector’s benchmark ended 2014 with new historic highs, gaining 11.8% for the year, roughly 40 basis points ahead of the S&P500.

HDS:  Can you tell us what drove this performance?

SMS:  There were obviously a number of global incidents around the world, most notably the conflict between Russia and the Ukraine and the rise of ISIS in the Middle East and the threat that they represent.  One could easily look around the world - whether it was Boko Harem in Nigeria, civil wars in Syria and Libya, or potential threats in Iran, North Korea, the Arctic, and the seas around China - and see conflict.  Overall, large caps dominated again, a surprise after leading the sector for the past several years but mirroring a trend where the broader market sought safety in large cap companies.  The returns from four of the five defense primes all significantly outperformed the market [General Dynamics +44%, Lockheed +30%, Northrop Grumman +29%, Raytheon +19%] with only Boeing being the laggard [It was down 5% after an 84% gain in 2013].

HDS:  Were there any other noticeable trends?

SMS:  The two big trends cited over the past several years continue, namely (1) gains in commercial aerospace, which is in the middle of a multi-year expansion, and (2) rising international defense sales that would offset cuts to the U.S. budget. 

HDS: Skipping ahead to 2015, can you tell us which companies or activities might perform well?

SMS: Aerospace, defense, and security stocks should continue to be a stable place for investors as the sector tends to have a lower correlation with the economic, currency and political concerns economists expect in 2015.  Companies involved with defense-related IT and homeland security activities such as cyber and big data should gain.  And after several years of large caps dominating returns, the possibility that the cycle will shift to the small and mid-caps, as it did in the early 2000s, is gaining traction.

HDS: Lastly, in 2015, what are some key events that investors should pay attention to?

SMS: The Paris Air Show in June should present a number of interesting opportunities.  The show is generally a showcase of international deals related to military and commercial aircraft, rotorcraft, UAVs and space systems, and announcements totaling $50-$100+ billion is typical. This will likely generate some headlines for several weeks in June.  Additionally, there are some in the new Republican controlled Congress that are seeking to end sequestration and stabilize the defense budget through the end of the decade. The possibility is obviously a positive.  Lastly, general economic conditions need to be monitored.  Although the sector is less correlated with the global economy than other sectors, risk remains and short-term moves are not unexpected.  Long-term, the sector has proven to offer investors with returns that exceed the S&P500. 

HDS: With a long track record of results, are investors returning to the sector?

SMS: Many defense stocks are at or near historic highs. The Powershares Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE: PPA) hit its historic high on 26 December 2014.  And over the past 18-24 months, the assets managed by ETFs have tripled from its lows when some thought major defense cuts were inevitable. Still in terms of shares outstanding, the funds are well below their peak, implying investors have returned but there is still significant room for growth.  As it becomes more difficult for investors to pick and choose the winners in the sector and rotate among them, the ETFs tend to become more attractive and in turn attract more investors.

HDS: Scott, thank you for taking some time with us today. 


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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Defense Stocks Conversation with Scott Sacknoff, Manager, SPADE Defense Index (NYSE: ^DXS)



Defense Stocks Conversation with Scott Sacknoff, Manager, SPADE Defense Index (NYSE: ^DXS)

The question being asked is, “How should investors look at the terrorism events in Paris?”


Point Roberts WA, NEW YORK, NY – January 20, 2015 – ( www.investorideas.com newswire and Homelanddefensestocks.com) - Investorideas.com, a global news source covering leading sectors including defense and security, issues recent commentary from  Scott Sacknoff, President of Spade Defense Index (NYSE: ^DXS) following the recent Paris attacks and increased global terrorism events.

Scott Sacknoff manages the SPADE Defense Index (NYSE: DXS) which serves as the underlying index for PowerShares Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE: PPA).  http://www.spadeindex.com/

The question being asked is, “How should investors look at the terrorism events in Paris?”

Scott Sacknoff, President of Spade Defense Index:

Terrorism is once again front and center in the news.  The physical attacks in Paris in January 2015 were among a number that have taken place over the past few weeks, including a raid by Belgian authorities killing two suspected terrorists, an Ohio man who plotted to attack the U.S. Congress, satellite images showing that Boko Haram wiped out a number of villages in Nigeria, as well as their kidnapping of around 80 people in Cameroon; and of course, this doesn’t even mention any of the cyber-focused attacks, which are not addressed here. 

The human impact to attacks such as these are of course clear but the financial/investing impact is less so.  Identifying firms that benefit immediately after terrorist actions is not as easy as it sounds.  Even after 9/11 almost all stocks in the United States declined immediately, including defense and security stocks.  These rose once the situation stabilized a bit and plans to increase funding to combat the terrorists were announced.  Still one can draw conclusions. A bombing on a plane will lead to increased security measures at airports; so firms that manufacture scanners, such as American Science and Engineering (ASEI) or OSI Systems (OSIS), should benefit and see increased orders over time. Likewise if a missile were to down a plane, there would be calls for installing anti-aircraft devices on commercial planes and so one would assume a rise in stocks of companies that manufacture those devices.  But the correlation is not absolute. With a steady frequency of events, there is a history now that shows additional funding does not necessarily flow immediately following a terrorist event; one must consider the likelihood and availability of whether funds for the new contracts will come. 

As another example, following several recent police interactions that led to deaths in Missouri, New York, and elsewhere, there was a call for the police to utilize video collection systems to record events in real-time.  After statements from elected officials stating their willingness to allocate funds, one can see that there was an obvious rise in the stock price of Taser (TASR), which offers said product. Whether it can maintain these levels depends on whether municipalities deliver on their plans to buy their product.   

Where security and defense stocks do benefit, consistently, is that the increased publicity of terrorist activities leads to an underlying sense that we are never totally safe. It is in this environment that spending on defense and security are considered an important part of government funding and the sector can operate within a stable budget environment. And a stable environment is one that benefits most firms. 


Q: Investorideas.com:
Regarding Paris, are there technologies that investors should look toward that might be employed to prevent situations like what occurred?   

A: Scott Sacknoff, President of Spade Defense Index
It appears from news reports, including an excellent summary in the New York Times, that the lead instigators in Paris were known to authorities, had been arrested, and were on terrorist watch lists.  Over time, French authorities appeared to decide that after years of inaction, at least that they were aware of, it was no longer necessary to track these persons. No matter the technology employed, even those some believe cross the boundaries of personal freedoms, it is still the human element that sometimes makes the call.

Still technology is critical to helping identify potential problems, whether dealing with “lone wolf” actions of an individual, or small groups acting on their own or those associated with a terror cell or network.  And even when it fails to identify the threat in advance, as it did in Paris or the Boston Marathon, technology solutions were critical to capturing the suspects and stopping them before they were able to pursue future attacks.

Key technologies in these efforts are analytics for mining big data including automated video analysis, and surveillance and reconnaissance systems and networks. All of these should see growth in the coming years.  In the world of security, using statistical correlations and identifying patterns can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Still money is flowing in this direction.  The inherent value is known to commercial entities (to identify consumer trends and process efficiencies) as well as to the counterterrorism sector.  Firms operating at the intersection of security, cyber, and big data include: Lockheed Martin, Booz Allen, CACI, and FireEye, to name but a few, as well as the more commercial IBM, HP, Amazon, Cloudera, and Splunk’s of the world.


Q: Investorideas.com:
Can you quantify investor reaction to these recent events?

A: Scott Sacknoff, President of Spade Defense Index
Significant inflows into the Powershares Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE: PPA), the fund that tracks the benchmark SPADE Defense Index, have been detected over the past year. However, considering the fund was up more than 48% in 2013 and nearly 12% in 2014, and the Paris attacks coincided with a broad global market decline, there is really no way to correlate gains in the fund with investors’ actions. 






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