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N E W S YO U C A N U S E New Handheld Rugged Computer Available for First Responders Two Technologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of rugged, hand held computers and terminals used in global applications has released the Safari, a rugged hand held computer. This dust and water resistant computer features a 128MB SRAM, 128MB internal FLASH, as well as a user accessible SD card slot for additional mass storage.Safari uses Microsoft Windows CE .NET 5.0 operating system and a Marvell PXA270 processor operating at 520 MHz. Safari offers wireless computer communications and networking capabilities via Bluetooth WLAN 802.11b/g, and GPRS. RS-232, USB, and IR ports are available for connection to peripherals and accessories that extend the product’s utility. Safari is also equipped with an expansion port allowing the addition of RFID, GPS, as well as other industry or application speciﬁc modules. An integrated 1D barcode scan engine provides the ability to read a wide variety of symbologies. www.2T.com surveillance for the most demanding security applications. The MIC400 Underwater PTZ Camera meets the needs of surveillance projects that require a fully submerged camera solution. The MIC400 has pressureresistant seals that enable reliable operation to a depth of 25 meters (82 feet). An IP68 rating protects against severe water ingress, while a choice of an aluminum or stainless steel casing offers corrosion protection. Featuring an optically perfect ﬂat viewing window that produces distortion-free underwater images for accurate monitoring of processes and events, MIC400 Underwater fulﬁlls the surveillance requirements of locations such as water treatment plants, hydroelectric dams and commercial aquariums. www.boschsecurity.us PacStar Develops Mobile Communications and Network Package The PacStar 4100 Initial Entry Package (IEP) is a highly portable, software-managed communications package designed to provide rapid on-the-ground network support to high-proﬁle individuals and teams of up to 20 users. The PacStar 4100 was developed in partnership with the Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE), the Department of Defense’s leader in the modernization of tactical communications. The PacStar 4100 delivers Defense Switched Bosch Releases Underwater Models of MIC Ruggedized PTZ Camera Bosch Security Systems, Inc., a full-line manufacturer of high-quality security solutions, released the new Underwater and Public Address models of the MIC Ruggedized PTZ Camera, designed to deliver extremely reliable, robust and high quality Version 4.3 of CoBRA Software Released in Conjunction of 8th Anniversary of Creation Defense Group International recently launched Version 4.3 of its CoBRA software. CoBRA is an emergency response, planning, management, training and exercise system that provides decision support tools for a myriad of emergency incidents. This latest version of CoBRA software includes new Databases, Tools, Guides and Functionalities to further support the CBRNE responder. www.cobraﬁrstresponder.com Network (DSN) voice and data services, can connect to LAN or satellite, and IP or analog phones. The package also provides access to two data networks (NIPRNet and SIPRNet) that are conﬁgurable based on user requirements. These data networks and Voice over Secure Internet Protocol (VoSIP) phones are separated from the system by High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) devices. www.pacstar.com n 6 | Homeland Defense Journal Visit www.homelanddefensejournal.com

Homeland Defense Journal - January 2009

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