Regulatory investigations around the globe have reached an all time high. According to recent studies, the number of UK companies retaining outside counsel for advice in regulatory investigations jumped from 25% to over 75% in 2012. Today's reality is that compliance risk reaches far beyond domestic borders. Multijurisdictional investigations and agency cooperation are becoming the norm. Global Investigations Summit, taking place in London on...

The changing nature of the modern world means that there are increasing numbers of risk scenarios that cannot be managed within that framework. Failures of national infrastructure (such as the power-failure in north India that left 600 million people without electricity); collapse of international banking IT systems, which could leave individuals and organisations with no cash or working capital; natural disasters, terrorism, pandemics, politi...

Following the success of Russia’s ERA GLONASS, the European Commission have called for mandatory M2M systems to feature in all automobiles by 2015. This system will be known as Pan European eCall. Description: eCall is a pan-European in-vehicle emergency call service based on 112, the common European Emergency number. In the event of an accident, data automatically transmitted through the eCall system, whilst a voice call is set up, allo...

The summit will let you explore why strong governance is the bedrock for any successful fund and help you analyse key de-risking solutions for the pensions industry. First 30 end users go free. The event will give you an independent overview of the options available to your scheme and will debate the benefits and pitfalls of various strategies and approaches. It is the only event that will offer you invaluable insight into how to effectively i...

This event will explore the shifts in power and influence facilitated by the advent of large-scale digital connectivity, in relations between states, governments, individuals and the private sector. Is the internet fundamentally changing the face of politics? Increased connectivity has changed state-to-state relationships and relations between governments, individuals and the private sector. Patterns of economic interaction and the nature, siz...

We are delighted to announce registration for SMi's 13th annual UAS conference is now open. UAS 2013 will feature a line-up of key military and industry speakers who will explore the growth and development of the international Unmanned Aerial System market. The leading event will feature brand new presentations, speakers and sessions, providing delegates with a unique insight into the UAS domain forecasting the developments from 2013 to 2014....

SMi present the 3rd Annual Conference...Social Media Within the Military and Defence Sector20 - 21 November 2013 | The Marriott Hotel, Regents Park, London UK This informative event will draw from expert opinions, showcase the latest technology and inform attendees of new platforms and how to use them to an advantage from a military and defence perspective. The third installment in the sell-out Social Media series, will explore social media us...

Amphibious Operations in the 21st Century: Project - Support - Assist PROJECTing power and capabilities, in strength and in depth, around the worldSUPPORTing the fleet at sea, delivering powerful command and control systems and allowing advanced resupply at seaASSISTing in humanitarian operations, bringing airlift and large scale medical facilities straight to the trouble zone Marine forces are always looking for ways to enhance tactical mobil...

Registration for Deltek’s International IPM Customer Conference is Now Open! Want to know how your peers are using Deltek’s IPM solutions – including the newly acquired suite of Acumen solutions – to build better plans, increase efficiency and optimize their business? Join Deltek 19 through 20 November 2013 to share user experiences and hear from program/project management experts during our International Customer Confe...

Integrating systems and streamlining the flow of data from field to boardroom. i-Field. Smart Field. The Field of the Future: Over the years, digital oilfields have been given many names, yet their purpose, aims and challenges remain essentially the same. In an era in which regulatory pressures are constantly mounting, and the complexities involved in developing future oil reserves are rising, oil and gas companies need to optimise their produ...