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Workshop: C-IED and EOD: Enhancing support to the warfighter through advanced EOD and C-IED techniques
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5th October 2010,
London
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How are counter insurgent's training, tactics and procedures (TTPs) evolving and what impact will these have on security forces?
The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) is one of the most dangerous and effective weapon systems our soldiers have ever had to face. In Afghanistan, and in trouble-spots around the world, IEDs have become the insurgents’ preferred weapon of choice. This half day workshop will look |
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Workshop: The Compliance Risks of IT and Supply Chain
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6th October 2010,
Brussels
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It is all too easy to lose focus on compliance and to give in to the temptation to just ‘tick along’. This workshop will provide an insight into the real compliance issues and associated risks which are impacting companies in the current climate. The workshop will also act as a useful reminder that remaining up to date with all aspects of compliance risk, and the impact on your global trade, remains essential.
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Workshop: Agile Acquisition
Streamlining Capability Delivery
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20th October 2010,
London
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Overview
The significant challenge facing the defence acquisition community today is that of delivering capability, not simply equipment, into the hands of the user in a swift, prudent and ‘right first time’ manner. This workshop will give delegates the opportunity to develop their understanding of defence acquisition support and technology management services through an examination of streamlined processes and robust pa |
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Workshop: Hosted Payloads
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11th November 2010,
London
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The aim of this workshop is to understand the complexities of including hosted payloads within a space development program. This includes issues ranging from design and technology, integration through the complexities of managing schedules and dynamics of a complex program.
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Masterclass: Effective Partnering & Alliancing in Defence Acquisition and Support
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8th December 2010,
London
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This interactive briefing is designed to cover the fundamentals of applying a collaborative approach to the delivery of defence capability, through partnering and alliancing between and within the MOD and Defence Industry. Drawing heavily on extant guidance, policy and case studies, it will explore the dos and don’ts of effective collaboration, concentrating on the key processes, skills and behaviours that should be developed in order to..... |
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Masterclass: The Increasing Potential of Small Satellites
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9th December 2010,
Guildford
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Overview:
Following on from the success and complete sell out of The Potential of Small Satellites Masterclass in 2009 SMi and Surrey Satellites Technology will be teaming up again this December at the Surrey Research Park in Guildford for |
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Masterclass: Continuing Airworthiness in a Military Domain
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16th July 2010,
London
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This interactive Master Class is designed to provide the delegate with a basic overview of Continuing Airworthiness Management within the requirements of MAOS regulations.
It discusses the important aspects of Mil Part M and Mil Part 145, and its similarity to EASA regulations.
Since MOD strategy is driving aircraft mainten |
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Masterclass: Continuing Airworthiness Management
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15th July 2010,
London
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This Master Class is designed to provide the delegate with a basic knowledge of Continuing Airworthiness Management. The course provides an overview of EASA Part-M SubPart G (CAMO) requirements, and demonstrates:
How the CAMO forms an integral part of an EU-OPS-1 Airline operation
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Masterclass: Advanced Workshop on Satellite & Space Export Controls
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13th July 2010,
London
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About this Master Class
From the policy considerations driving US space related export/re-export controls to minutiae of Technology Transfer Control Plans for launch operations, this full day advanced Master Class will provide a hands-on survey of this important export control arena. The Master Class topic |
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Masterclass: Improvised Explosive Devices: Facing the Challenge
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7th July 2010,
London
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Attend this Masterclass and gain from a comprehensive survey and analysis of the current military and civilian IED threat and counter-IED methods, technologies and training, and learning from past and present operations.
Benefits of attending the workshop:
Upon completion of this Masterclass, through a combination of presentations, discussions and interactive learning, you will:
Acquire an understanding of |
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Masterclass: Applying Military Planning and Intelligence to Business
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10th December 2009,
London
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Mars Omega Ltd, formed by two ex-military officers has developed a tool to assist planning, intelligence and operations in a commercial context. Their experience of commerce has been forged in the difficult operating environment of the Niger Delta where "reading" the situation correctly is very difficult. The workshop will use the tool developed by Mars Omega as a framework to generate debate on the value of applying military C2I..... |
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Masterclass: Effective Partnering and Alliancing in Defence Acquisition and Support
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9th December 2009,
London
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This Master Class is designed to cover the fundamentals of applying a collaborative approach to the delivery of defence capability, through partnering and alliancing between and within the MoD and Defence Industry. Drawing heavily on extant guidance, policy and case studies, it will explore the dos and don’ts of effective collaboration, concentrating on the key processes, skills and behaviours that should be developed in order to..... |
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Masterclass: The Potential of Small Satellites
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2nd December 2009,
Guildford
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This Masterclass will provide you with a comprehensive survey of both the current and future technologies involved in small satellite design, and also the current and future applications to which those technologies can be applied.
Delegates will spend a full day at the headquarters o |
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Masterclass: NATO Processes and Procedures – A Working Perspective
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15th July 2009,
London
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Overview NATO is amongst the most successful military alliances the world has known. For over 50 years NATO has helped maintain a balance of military capability which has ensured peace between two major ideologies. Today it continues to provide a capability that ensures the safety and security of its member nations. NATO is continuously growing and shortly two more nations, Albania and Croatia are to join the alliance. Working with any..... |
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Masterclass: Continuing Airworthiness Management - The Airline / MRO Interface
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8th July 2009,
London
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This Master Class is designed to provide a basic knowledge of Continuing Airworthiness Management and how, as EASA Part-M Subpart-G, it forms an integral part of an EU-OPS-1 Airline operation and interfaces with a Part-145 approved MRO. It is also designed to explain the role of the mandatory CAM documentation and how these are compiled and written. Benefits of Attending The Master Class is devised for Licensed E |
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Masterclass: Maritime Security and Incident Management
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7th July 2009,
London
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About this Master Class As the maritime industry grows increasingly competitive, seaports and port facilities now more than ever turn to risk management, for opportunities to improve performance. Determining threats, vulnerabilities and consequences to personnel assets, operations and critical infrastructure are crucial to mitigate risk and improve performance. Attend this half day Master Class where you will be updated on the latest |
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Masterclass: Performance & Efficiency Improvement
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4th December 2008,
London
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Efficiency programmes – Are you on top of your game? Global competition and public sector budgetary pressures have meant that in recent years few organisations have avoided the blunt axe of efficiency programmes, cos |
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Masterclass: Challenges of Tactical Network Evolution
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2nd December 2008,
London
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At present the tactical networking domain is dominated by a plethora of diverse and disparate technologies and solutions. The diversity of networking technologies and the equally diverse methods for conduct of their associated programmes complicates and confuses delivery and ultimately reduces levels of interoperability, both nationally and between coalition partners. Managing this complexity and controlling the evolution of networks through..... |
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Masterclass: Energy Security
Ensure You Identify the Threats and Mitigate the Risks!
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1st December 2008,
London
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This half day masterclass is aimed to assist professionals working in the energy industry and in the support functions such as engineering and transportation industries supporting energy companies. Threats against the energy industry are developing and increasing, while the criminal and terrorist threats are impacting other industries supporting the industry. Effective awareness and readiness measures are imperative to mitigating threats..... |
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Masterclass: Pervasive Computing and the Business of War
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4th July 2007,
London
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"Pervasive Computing" refers to a portfolio of emerging technologies like RFID, Sensors, Mobile devices, Biometrics and Machine-to-Machine communication that in combination are used for new, innovative "Pervasive" solutions. In this interactive workshop, where participants will apply the material to their own business, Oracle would like to share the latest developments in Pervasive Computing with Defence Executives and related businesses. By..... |
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