When ISS World-Europe convenes in Prague this June, one of the many companies presenting will be the Czech Republic’s own Phonexia, a provider of voice biometrics and speech analytics. Phonexia, a respected global player, will doubtless shine. But given current regional tensions, the idea of holding a surveillance tech event in Eastern Europe might appear daft to some. More … [Read more...]
Trovicor: The Black Panther of Surveillance
Of all the symbols in the surveillance industry, few resonate like the black panther of Trovicor. Pound for pound scarcely larger than a man, the panther is a silent stalker that strikes with speed, cunning and astounding strength. Size is irrelevant when counted against the assets of intelligence, stealth and – where prey are cornered -- jaws as powerful as a … [Read more...]
Is the Clock Really Ticking on NSA Mass Data Collection?
When the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the USA Freedom Act (H.R. 3361) last summer, the future looked grim for the NSA’s mass data collection program. The bill would have gutted Section 215 of the Patriot Act, placing severe restrictions on the terms by which government agencies can use the law to collect evidence. But in the months following the proposed … [Read more...]
NFV and the Future of Surveillance
At the last ISS World, Utimaco gave a presentation that touched on network functions virtualization or NFV. A pair of Aussies in the audience urged the speaker to “get on with it” as their own exec was itching to take the podium. It’s a pity no one intervened to keep the Utimaco thought leader on stage. NFV and the connectivity cost revolution behind it appear destined to upend … [Read more...]
ClearTrail: Well-Positioned in Lawful Intercept and Spyware
Western surveillance leaders that follow the call of “Go East, Young Man” to India and South Asia have likely encountered a surprise welcoming committee: Indore-based competitor ClearTrail, well entrenched on the subcontinent and expanding outward in all directions. ClearTrail, in business for over a decade, is among the foremost participants in India’s growing surveillance … [Read more...]