Memex Joins NetConnect Alliance; Memex Endorses NetConnect Integration Platform for Justice and Public Safety.VIENNA, Va. & CASTLE HAYNE, N.C. -- Memex, Inc., the leading worldwide provider of intelligence-management and analysis solutions, today announced that Memex has become a Participating Member of the NetConnect Alliance, which is managed by VisionAIR, Inc. The NetConnect Alliance is a growing consortium of vendors who provide the Justice and Public Safety industry with a vendor-neutral, standards-based suite of solutions for integration and interoperability. NetConnect enables integration and data sharing The ability to share the same data resource with multiple applications or users. It implies that the data are stored in one or more servers in the network and that there is some software locking mechanism that prevents the same set of data from being changed by two people at the same time. at three levels: within an agency, within a jurisdiction and across jurisdictions. Memex has proven experience in information sharing, and the Memex intelligence solution supports the recently mandated Global Justice XML XML in full Extensible Markup Language. Markup language developed to be a simplified and more structural version of SGML. It incorporates features of HTML (e.g., hypertext linking), but is designed to overcome some of HTML's limitations. Data Model (GJXDM GJXDM Global Justice XML Data Model ) standard. The Memex system allows law enforcement agencies A law enforcement agency (LEA) is a term used to describe any agency which enforces the law. This may be a local or state police, federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). to gather, collate col·late tr.v. col·lat·ed, col·lat·ing, col·lates 1. To examine and compare carefully in order to note points of disagreement. 2. To assemble in proper numerical or logical sequence. 3. , track, analyze and disseminate intelligence information, including counterterrorism coun·ter·ter·ror adj. Intended to prevent or counteract terrorism: counterterror measures; counterterror weapons. n. Action or strategy intended to counteract or suppress terrorism. tips and leads. The system is used in a number of agencies to counteract conventional criminal activity, including street gangs, organized crime, money laundering The process of taking the proceeds of criminal activity and making them appear legal. Laundering allows criminals to transform illegally obtained gain into seemingly legitimate funds. and high-volume crimes. The Memex suite will provide powerful analysis and visualization tools across existing intelligence databases while providing standard functions for the collection and management of intelligence and information in accordance with federal and local guidelines. The flexibility of the Memex system also provides a secure platform for agencies to develop multi-jurisdictional intelligence-sharing initiatives with law-enforcement partners across United States. According to Mike Himley, General Manager, Memex, Inc., "Developing a secure and scalable system of information sharing and analysis is one of the most critical issues faced by law enforcement and homeland security agencies today. Memex is excited about joining the alliance for a number of reasons. First the alliance is vendor-neutral, based on open standards like GJXDM and web services. In addition, the NetConnect Alliance offers a powerful network of partners with complementary leading edge technologies." Mike Lyons, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of VisionAIR, added, "As the new administrators of the NetConnect Alliance, VisionAIR is excited to welcome Memex as a new Participating Member. The proven success of Memex technology and their domain expertise in the law enforcement information sharing field will add tremendous value to the Alliance." About the NetConnect Alliance(TM) The NetConnect Alliance is a consortium of vendors who provide the public safety industry with a comprehensive, vendor-neutral suite of integration solutions based on web services and Justice XML. The NetConnect platform offerings are licensed directly to vendors and systems integrators. Contributing Members provide intellectual property to the Alliance and include Microsoft(R), Arsenal Digital Solutions(R), Attunity(R), Telkonet(R) and VisionAIR(R),. For more information on the NetConnect Alliance, visit www.visionair.com. About Memex, Inc. Memex, Inc. is the leading worldwide provider of intelligence management and analysis solutions for law enforcement, military intelligence and commercial organizations - helping to improve intelligence processes, enhance public safety, and prevent and deter criminal acts. Since 1979 Memex has been delivering innovative technology solutions and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services around the world. More than 500 commercial and intelligence organizations now count on Memex to support and develop their intelligence-led operations, with significant improvements to decision making capability and operational effectiveness. For more information, visit www.memex.com. NetConnect Alliance(TM) is a trademark of NextChannel Partners, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control . 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