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...]
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...]
PKI Electronics: Germany’s Surveillance Mega-Store
In an industry marked by furtiveness and indirection, it is refreshing to come across and do business with PKI Electronics, a company so candid about its niche you’d think you were shopping in a mall instead of with one of the world’s most sophisticated and diverse providers of electronic surveillance technologies. PKI Electronics is like a “Kingsman” outlet for everyone … [Read more...]