Thursday, February 02, 2017

Defense and Security Stocks Directory Preview

Investorideas.com – February 2, 2017 – Investorideas.com, a global news source covering leading sectors including defense and security stocks, releases a preview of the updated directory for investors following the sector.
Directory Preview -Defense Stocks 2017
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NXT-ID, Inc. (NasdaqCM:NXTD) Nxt-ID, Inc. (NXTD) is a security technology Company providing security for finance, assets and healthcare. The Company’s innovative MobileBio® solution mitigates risks associated with mobile computing, m-commerce and smart OS-enabled devices. With extensive experience in biometric identity verification, security and privacy, encryption and data protection, payments, miniaturization and sensor technologies, the Company partners with industry leading companies to provide solutions for modern payment and the Internet of Things (“IoT”) applications. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, LogicMark, LLC, manufactures and distributes nonmonitored and monitored personal emergency response systems (“PERS”) sold through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”), healthcare durable medical equipment dealers and distributors and monitored security dealers and distributors.



A10 Networks (NYSE:ATEN) is a leader in application networking and security, providing a range of high-performance application networking solutions that help organizations ensure that their data center applications and networks remain highly available, accelerated and secure. Founded in 2004, A10 Networks is based in San Jose, Calif., and serves customers globally with offices worldwide.
AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR) is a global aerospace and defense contractor that employs more than 6,000 people in 17 countries. Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR supports commercial, government and defense customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Technology Products. AAR's services include inventory management and parts distribution; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul; and expeditionary airlift. AAR's products include cargo systems and containers; mobility systems and shelters; advanced aerostructures; and specialized command and control systems.
Abaxis Inc. (NasdaqGS:ABAX) develops, manufactures, markets and sells portable blood analysis systems for use in any veterinary or human patient-care setting to provide clinicians with rapid blood constituent measurements.  The system consists of a compact, 5.1 kilogram (11.2 pounds), portable analyzer and a series of single-use plastic discs, called reagent discs that contain all the chemicals required to perform a panel of up to 13 tests on veterinary patients and 14 tests on human patients.  The system can be operated with minimal training and performs multiple routine tests on whole blood, serum or plasma samples.  The system provides test results in less than 12 minutes with the precision and accuracy equivalent to a clinical laboratory analyzer.
ABM Industries Inc. (NYSE:ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues exceeding $4 billion and 100,000 employees in over 350 offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM’s comprehensive capabilities include facilities engineering, commercial cleaning, energy solutions, HVAC, electrical, landscaping, parking and security, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes — from schools and hospitals to the largest and most complex facilities, such as manufacturing plants and major airports. ABM Industries Incorporated, which operates through its subsidiaries, was founded in 1909.
Absolute Software Corporation (TSX:ABT.TO) is the industry standard in persistent endpoint security and management for computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. The Company, a leader in device security and management tracking for 20 years, has over 30,000 commercial customers worldwide. Absolute's solutions - Computrace®, Absolute Manage®, Absolute Service, Absolute Secure Drive, and Absolute LoJack® - provide organizations with actionable intelligence to prove compliance, securely manage BYOD, and deliver comprehensive visibility and control over all of their devices and data. Absolute is positioned on two Gartner, Inc. Magic Quadrants - the Magic Quadrant for Client Management Tools and the Magic Quadrant for Mobile Device Management Software. Absolute is one of only four vendors to be recognized on both Magic Quadrants based on providing customers with the ability to secure and manage many different types of devices using a single solution. Absolute persistence technology is embedded in the firmware of computers, netbooks, tablets and smartphones by global leaders, including Acer, ASUS, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, Motion, Panasonic, Samsung, and Toshiba, and the Company has reselling partnerships with these OEMs and others, including Apple.
AccelPath Inc (OTC:ACLP) through its subsidiaries develops and provides pathology diagnostics solutions. The company also offers design, research and development, integration, sales and support of three- dimensional imaging devices (3D) imaging devices and systems for diagnosis of diseases and other pathologic conditions in the healthcare industries; and intelligent surveillance devices and systems, and 3D facial recognition in the security industries. The company’s primary products for defense and security include 3D SketchArtist, a 3D composite sketch tool to transform ordinary two-dimensional sketches into mock-ups; 3D FaceCam that is used to create 3D face images at light speed; Portable MVR, a video recording device for use in outdoor environments; and OmniEye Wellcam, an ultra-light camera for use in detection of underground weapon caches, and search and rescue beneath building rubble field applications, as well as small tactical ubiquitous detection systems, which are motion-tracking, positioning, and imaging unattended ground sensors that permit long-range surveillance.
Accenture Ltd (NYSE: ACN) is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with approximately 281,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The Accenture Advanced Enterprise Solution (AAES) for Defense is an innovative and comprehensive package of defense-industry specific templates, industry-leading process models and industrialized implementation accelerators that help defense organizations to finetune their ERP solution quickly and economically for peak performance, while anticipating and resolving related challenges. The solution incorporates the findings of Accenture’s High Performance Business research—which examines what sets high performers apart from their peers—and is designed to accelerate ERP transformation so that defense organizations can perform optimally while reducing costs and risks.
ACI Worldwide (NasdaqGS:ACIW) the Universal Payments company, powers electronic payments and banking for more than 5,000 financial institutions, retailers, billers and processors around the world. ACI software processes $13 trillion in payments and securities transactions for more than 250 of the leading global retailers, and 21 of the world’s 25 largest banks. Through our comprehensive suite of software products and hosted services, we deliver a broad range of solutions for payment processing; card and merchant management; online banking; mobile, branch and voice banking; fraud detection; trade finance; and electronic bill presentment and payment.
Acorn Energy, Inc. (NasdaqGM:ACFN) is a holding company whose four portfolio companies help their customers achieve greater productivity, reliability, security, and efficiency—factors which can lead to greater profitability.  DSIT—provides security solutions from underwater threats to naval and marine based energy assets. GridSense—provides monitoring for all critical points along the electricity delivery system. OMNIMETRIX—remotely monitors emergency back-up power generation systems to increase their reliability. US Seismic—supplies fiber optic sensing solutions to increase oil/gas production and lower costs.
ADT Corporation, The (NYSE:ADT) is a leading provider of electronic security, interactive home and business automation and monitoring services for residences and small businesses in the United States and Canada. ADT's broad and pioneering set of products and services, including ADT Pulse interactive home and business solutions, and home health services, meet a range of customer needs for today’s active and increasingly mobile lifestyles. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, ADT helps provide peace of mind to more than six million customers, and it employs approximately 17,000 people at over 200 locations.
Advanced Photonix, Inc. (NYSE MKT:API) is a leading supplier with a broad offering of optoelectronic products to a global customer base. We provide optoelectronic solutions, high-speed optical receivers and terahertz instrumentation for telecom, homeland security, military, medical and industrial markets. With our patented technology and state-of-the-art manufacturing we offer industry leading performance, exceptional quality, and high value added products to our OEM customer base.
Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Inc (OTC:AOLS) is developing a platform of a new class of broad-spectrum, catalytic-antioxidant compounds that protect healthy tissue from the damaging effects of radiation. Its first compound, AEOL 10150, is being developed for oncology indications, where it is used in combination with radiation therapy. It is also being developed, with funding by the US Department of Health and Human Services, as a medical countermeasure against chemical and radiological weapons, where its initial target indications are as a protective agent against the effects of acute radiation syndrome and delayed effects of acute radiation exposure. Aeolus' strategy is to leverage the substantial investment in toxicology, manufacturing, and preclinical and clinical studies made by US Government agencies in AEOL 10150, including the contract with BARDA valued, with options, at up to $118.4 million, to efficiently develop the compound for use in oncology.
AeroVironment, Inc. (NasdaqGS:AVAV) is a technology solutions provider that designs, develops, produces, supports and operates an advanced portfolio of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and electric transportation solutions. The company’s electric-powered, hand-launched unmanned aircraft systems generate and process data to deliver powerful insight, on-demand, to people engaged in military, public safety and commercial activities around the world. Global Observer® is a hybrid-electric, stratospheric UAS designed to provide affordable, persistent reconnaissance and communication over any location on the globe. The Switchblade™ tactical missile system enables the infantry squad and other customers with increased lethality, reach and force protection through its rapid deployment, direct fire and collateral damage avoidance capabilities. AeroVironment’s electric transportation solutions include a comprehensive suite of electric vehicle (EV) charging systems, installation and network services for consumers, automakers, utilities and government agencies, power cycling and test systems for EV developers and industrial electric vehicle charging systems for commercial fleets.
Aethlon Medical, Inc. (NasdaqCM: AEMD) is a leading developer of immunotherapeutic technologies to combat infectious disease and cancer.  To augment the body's natural immune defenses, the Aethlon Hemopurifier® eliminates life-threatening disease targets that are often shielded from the immune system and not well addressed by traditional drug therapies. The technology captures circulating viruses, bacterial toxins and cancer promoting exosomes through affinity attachment to a unique structure that cloaks these targets from immune detection. At present, the Hemopurifier® is being advanced under an FDA approved clinical study. Aethlon is also the majority owner of Exosome Sciences, Inc., a company focused on the discovery of exosomal biomarkers to diagnose and monitor life-threatening diseases.  Additional information can be found online at www.AethlonMedical.com or you can connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Google+.
AhnLab (Korea:053800.KQ) the global leader in cybersecurity, delivers comprehensive protection for networks, transactions, and essential services. AhnLab delivers best-of-breed threat prevention that scales easily for highspeed networks, by combining cloud analysis with endpoint and server resources. AhnLab's multidimensional approach combines with exceptional service to create truly global protection against attacks that evade traditional security defenses.
Air Industries Group (NYSE MKT:AIRI) is an integrated manufacturer of precision components and provider of supply chain services for the aerospace and defense industry. The Company has over 40 years of experience in the industry and has developed leading positions in several important markets that have significant barriers to entry. With embedded relationships with many leading aerospace and defense prime contractors, the Company designs and manufactures structural parts and assemblies that focus on flight safety, including landing gear, arresting gear, engine mounts and flight controls. Air Industries Group also provides sheet metal fabrication, tube bending, and welding services.
Airborne Security and Protective Services (OTC:ABPR) provides armed and unarmed security services in basic security officer, professional security officer, and custom security officer levels in the United States. The company’s services include licensed unarmed officer/foot security patrol; licensed unarmed officer with patrol vehicle; licensed armed officer/foot security patrol; licensed armed officer with patrol vehicle; security patrol vehicle; executive security; and security monitoring/electronic security services. Its services also comprise loss prevention services for the prevention of theft, as well as loss from shop lifters; special event security services for various special events, including weddings, graduations, parties, corporate events, and filming; and off-duty and retired law enforcement and military personnel, bodyguards, and K-9 dogs handlers, as well as legal document and tenant eviction services. Airborne Security & Protection Services Inc. provides its security guard services to home owner associations, property management companies, industrial and manufacturing properties, shopping centers, warehouse and storage facilities, medical centers and hospitals, hotels and resorts, transportation facilities and depots, auto dealerships, banks, jewelry stores, and gated communities; and personal/VIP security services to visiting dignitaries, business leaders, politicians, media stars, sports stars, and VIPs.
AirBoss-Defense (TSX:BOS.TO) develops, manufactures, and sells high quality, proprietary rubber-based products offering enhanced performance to military and industrial markets. The Company is a world leader in the development and production of CBRN protective wear. With a capacity to supply 250 million pounds of rubber annually to a diverse group of rubber manufacturers, AirBoss is also one of North America’s largest custom rubber compounding companies. AirBoss Defense specializes in hand, foot and respiratory protective wear for Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) protection for both military and first response applications. AirBoss is the world leader in the design and development of these products. AirBoss also manufactures Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) footwear for military use and a full range of firefighter boots, including the  world’s first CBRN fire boot.
Airbus Group (XETRA:AIR.DE) is a global pioneer in aeronautics, space and defence related services, creating cutting-edge technology. Combining European heritage with global outreach, the diversity of our talent and technology drives innovation, integration and internationalisation. This shapes the company we are today and our vision for the future, helping the world cope with the incredible challenges it faces.
AlarmForce Industries Inc. (TSX:AF.TO) provides security alarm monitoring, personal emergency response monitoring and video systems to residential and commercial subscribers throughout Canada and selected centers across the United States. AlarmForce is a leading provider of two-way voice alarm systems in Canada.
Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE:ALU) is a leading innovator in the field of networking and communications technology, products and services. The company is home to Bell Labs, one of the world's foremost research centers, responsible for breakthroughs that have shaped the networking and communications industry. Alcatel-Lucent innovations are regularly recognized by international institutions for their positive impact on society. In 2012 and for the second year running, Alcatel-Lucent was named one of the Thomson Reuters Top 100 Global Innovators, recognition for the company's continued addition to its world-class patent portfolio, one of the largest in the telecom industry. Alcatel-Lucent has also been recognized for its sustainability performance. In 2012 the company was ranked Technology Supersector Leader by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Through its innovations, Alcatel-Lucent is making communications more sustainable, more affordable and more accessible as we pursue our mission of Realizing the Potential of a Connected World. With operations throughout the world, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The Company is incorporated in France and headquartered in Paris. US DEFENSE: Subsidiary LGS Innovations researches, develops and deploys networking solutions dedicated to U.S. Federal Government operations around the world. Using a team of network experts, we provide network research, products, services, and networking solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Civilian Agencies and Advanced Program communities that help them address their communications challenges and meet their mission requirements. We are the U.S. Federal Government’s one-stop shop for all its networking and communications needs - from infrastructure requirements including facilities management, to network architecture and network operations, to broadband and wireless networking solutions, to systems engineering, professional consulting services, and telecommunications products. By working with LGS Innovations, our customers gain an information advantage for their mission success, whether defending our nation or increasing and improving services to U.S. citizens.
Alexium International Group (ASX:AJX.AX) is engaged in developing and licensing its intellectual property, Reactive Surface Treatment (RST) technology. Alexium is focused on developing the RST technology for a range of military and commercial applications. Alexium’s Reactive Surface Treatment (RST) is a technology for nanoscopic coatings that combines advanced materials chemistry with a processing step. Alexium’s Reactive Surface Treatment (RST) uses cold microwave energy to direct a precursor’s polymerization onto a substrate’s surface. Its technology is used in textiles, air/fluid filtration, industrial coatings, composite fibers, leather, glass/lens surface treatment, bulk chemicals and thin films. DEFENSE: Responding to specific military and first responder needs, Alexium developed the Cleanshell® chemistry to offer a new generation of liquid repellency protection in chemical and biological threat scenarios. Cleanshell® CB is an advanced repellency treatment, optimized for chemical and biological protection. Cleanshell® CB has been optimized to provide excellent water and oil repellency, but has also dramatically increased the repellency of Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) simulants. Cleanshell® CB offers days of protection versus minutes for conventional fluorocarbon repellency finishes. 
Alliant Techsystems Inc. (NYSE:ATK) is an aerospace, defense, and commercial products company with operations in 21 states, Puerto Rico, and internationally.
American Defense Systems, Inc. (ADSI) (OTC:ADFS) together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design and supply of transparent and opaque armor solutions for military and commercial applications. It offers crew protection kits that provide armor protection of operator compartments; VistaSteel transparent armor, a laminated glass that provides defensive barrier to protect against firearms, physical attack, and explosive blasts; VistaSteel opaque armors; lightweight armor systems; and VistaGuard windows, which are forced entry blast resistant windows, window frames, and transparent armor assemblies used to mitigate forced entry, ballistic, and terrorist threats in high visibility targets. The company also provides portable transparent ballistic shield, a bullet-resistant transparent mobile shield; heated ballistic ship windows; and hardware products, such as hinges, rotary and slam latches, combat locks, and egress windows. Its armor solutions for construction equipment, and tactical and non-tactical transport vehicles are designed to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices. In addition, the company offers engineering and consulting services; and develops and installs detention and security hardware, entry control and monitoring systems, intrusion detection systems, and security glass. Its products are used in transport and fighting vehicles, construction equipment, sea craft, and various fixed structures, which require ballistic and blast attenuation. American Defense Systems, Inc. serves various branches of the United States military, including the United States Department of Defense; and other United States government, law enforcement, and correctional agencies, as well as private sector customers.
American Locker Group Inc. (OTC:ALGI) is a premier metal fabricator of secure storage solutions under the American Locker and Canadian Locker brands. The Company is best known for manufacturing and servicing the widely-utilized key and lock system with the iconic plastic orange cap. The Company also has a growing precision sheet metal fabrication business. Its Security Manufacturing Corporation subsidiary is a leading provider of multi-tenant mailboxes. The company offers a variety of locker solutions for the government and military sector.
American Pacific Corp. (NasdaqGS:APFC) is a leading custom manufacturer of fine chemicals and specialty chemicals within its focused markets.  We supply active pharmaceutical ingredients and advanced intermediates to the pharmaceutical industry.  For the aerospace and defense industry we provide specialty chemicals used in solid rocket motors for space launch and military missiles.  We produce clean agent chemicals for the fire protection industry, as well as electro-chemical equipment for the water treatment industry.  Our products are designed to meet customer specifications and often must meet certain governmental and regulatory approvals.
American Science and Engineering, Inc (NasdaqGS: ASEI) is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray inspection systems. With over 50 years of experience in developing advanced X-ray security systems, the Company's product line utilizes a combination of technologies, including patented Z Backscatter™ technology, Radioactive Threat Detection (RTD), high energy transmission and dual energy transmission X-ray. These technologies offer superior X-ray threat detection for plastic explosives, plastic weapons, liquid explosives, dirty bombs and nuclear devices. AS&E's complete range of products include cargo inspection systems for port and border security baggage screening systems for facility and aviation security, and personnel and passenger screening systems. AS&E® systems protect high-threat facilities and help combat terrorism, trade fraud, drug smuggling, weapon smuggling, illegal immigration, and people smuggling.
Analogic Corp (NASDAQGS: ALOG) provides leading-edge healthcare and security technology solutions to advance the practice of medicine and save lives. We are recognized around the world for advanced imaging systems and technology that enable computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, digital mammography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as automated threat detection for aviation security. Airport Security: Analogic applied its industry-leading CT technology to develop state-of-the-art security solutions for threat detection. These solutions include the TSA-certified examiner Family* eXaminer SX, eXaminer 3DX, eXaminer 3DX-ES, and eXaminer XLB) of automatic Explosives Detection Systems for checked-baggage applications and the Cobra systems for checkpoint applications. For over 40 years we've enabled customers to thrive, improving the health and enhancing the safety of people around the world. Analogic is headquartered just north of Boston, Massachusetts.
Anixter International Inc. (NYSE:AXE) is a leading global distributor of enterprise cabling and security solutions, electrical and electronic wire and cable, OEM supply fasteners and other small parts. The company adds value to the distribution process by providing its customers access to 1) innovative inventory management programs, 2) more than 450,000 products and over $1 billion in inventory, 3) approximately 220 warehouses with 7 million square feet of space, and 4) locations in over 250 cities in more than 50 countries. The companies Security products, include video surveillance, electronic wire and cable, cable management, access control, fire systems ans sound, paging and intercom.
API Technologies Corp. (NasdaqCM:ATNY) designs, develops and manufactures electronic systems, subsystems, RF and secure solutions for technically demanding defense, aerospace and commercial applications. API Technologies' customers include many leading Fortune 500 companies.
Apple Inc. (NasdaqGS:AAPL) designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices. BIOMETRICS: iPhone5S - Fingerprint identity sensor built into the Home button. Introducing Touch ID — a new fingerprint identity sensor. Put your finger on the Home button, and just like that your iPhone unlocks. It’s a convenient and highly secure way to access your phone. Your fingerprint can also approve purchases from the iTunes Store, the App Store, and the iBooks Store, so you don’t have to enter your password. And Touch ID is capable of 360-degree readability. Which means no matter what its orientation — portrait, landscape, or anything in between — your iPhone reads your fingerprint and knows who you are. And because Touch ID lets you enroll multiple fingerprints, it knows the people you trust, too.
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (OTC:APDN) is a provider of botanical-DNA based security and authentication solutions that can help protect products, brands and intellectual property of companies, governments and consumers from theft, counterfeiting, fraud and diversion. SigNature® DNA and smartDNA, our principal anti-counterfeiting and product authentication solutions that essentially cannot be copied, provide a forensic chain of evidence and can be used to prosecute perpetrators.
Applied Visual Sciences, Inc. (OTC:APVS) engages in the design and development of imaging informatics solutions for the aviation, homeland security, and healthcare markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Africa, and Asia.
Aquila SA (Paris:ALAQU.PA) is a France-based company that provides 24-hour security services. The Company specializes in the prevention and assistance services for corporate clients and private individuals. It offers interventions in the response to security alerts, accompaniment services for workmen and maintenance technicians in the locations where there may be a security risk, as well as intervention services for elderly people. In addition, the Company develops and markets security devices, notably its Aquimobil portable global positioning system (GPS) security alert device.
Armor Designs, Inc. (LSE:ADID:L) is first and foremost a knowledge-based, technology-innovation company that develops and manufactures the highest quality armor materials to serve the military, government and commercial sectors on a global basis. We are an international company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, our commitment to state-of-the-art innovation is driven through the application of patented Volumetrically Controlled Manufacturing (VCM) methodologies.
Arotech Corp (NasdaqGM:ARTX) is a leading provider of quality defense and security products for the military, law enforcement and homeland security markets, including multimedia interactive simulators/trainers and advanced zinc-air and lithium batteries and chargers. Arotech operates through two major business divisions: Training and Simulation, and Battery and Power Systems.
Ascent Capital Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ASCMA) is a holding company and owns 100 percent of its operating subsidiary, Monitronics International Inc., one of the nation's largest, fastest-growing home security alarm monitoring companies, headquartered in Dallas, TX, and certain former subsidiaries of Ascent Media Group, LLC.
Assa Abloy Ser B Sek (OTC:ASAZF; NasdaqOMX: ASSA B) is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. ASSA ABLOY is represented in all major regions, on both mature and emerging markets, with leading positions in much of Europe and North America and in Australia. In the rapidly growing electromechanical security sector, the Group has a leading position in fields such as access control, identification technology, automatic doors and hotel security.
Astronics Corporation (NasdaqGS:ATRO) is a leader in advanced, high-performance lighting, electrical power, specialized avionics products and automated test systems for the global aerospace and defense industries. Astronics' strategy is to develop and maintain positions of technical leadership in its chosen aerospace and defense markets, to leverage those positions to grow the amount of content and volume of product it sells to those markets and to selectively acquire businesses with similar technical capabilities that could benefit from our leadership position and strategic direction. Astronics Corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, AeroSat, Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp., Ballard Technology, Inc., DME Corporation, Luminescent Systems Inc., Max-Viz, Inc., PECO, Inc. and PGA Electronic, have a reputation for high-quality designs, exceptional responsiveness, strong brand recognition and best-in-class manufacturing practices.
AstroNova (NasdaqGM:ALOT)(formerly Astro-Med) is a global leader in data visualization technology that delivers accuracy, efficiency, speed, and performance across a range of end-user markets. The Company’s products include color label printers and consumables sold under the QuickLabel brand, ruggedized printers and networking products for aerospace and defense applications, as well as test & measurement products sold under the AstroNova brand. Astro-Med, Inc. is a member of the Russell Microcap® Index.
Astrotech Corporation (NasdaqCM:ASTC) is one of the first space commerce companies and remains a strong entrepreneurial force in the aerospace industry. We are leaders in identifying, developing and marketing space technology for commercial use. Our ASO business unit serves our government and commercial satellite and spacecraft customers with pre-launch services on the eastern and western range. 1st Detect Corporation is developing what we believe is a breakthrough miniature mass spectrometer, while Astrogenetix, Inc. is a biotechnology company utilizing microgravity as a research platform for drug discovery and development.
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) AT&T Government Services (AGS), a business unit of AT&T Corp., delivers IT solutions spanning cyber security, networking, wireless, mission support and applications. Thousands of experienced AGS personnel, along with certified professionals throughout the AT&T family of companies, focus exclusively on supporting the federal government.
Atmel Corp. (NasdaqGS:ATML) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel is able to provide the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on industrial, consumer, communications, computing and automotive markets. Where environments dictate close-proximity secure wireless communications the Atmel® CryptoRF® Transponder, Atmel CryptoRF Reader, and Atmel CryptoCompanion™ offer a full RFID secure authentication solution for embedded and non-embedded applications. CryptoRF devices are great for proximity applications where hardware security is desired or when environmental factors such as dirt, moisture, chemicals, etc., exist.
Aura Systems Inc. (OTC:AUSI) is a technology company headquartered in El Segundo, California specializing in axial flux induction machines applications for Mobile Power Generation   and Electric Motors.  The Company designs, assembles and sells the AuraGen/VIPER (VIPER is the name used by the US Military), our patented, integrated, mobile power generator and power management system that installs in a motor vehicle and delivers on-location, both AC and DC electricity for any end user including industrial, commercial, recreational and military applications. 
aurionPro (BSE:AURIONPRO.BO; 532668.BO) is a global technology solutions leader that helps enterprises accelerate their digital innovation, securely and efficiently. It combines core domain expertise, thought leadership in innovation, security and leverages industry leading IP to deliver tangible business results for global corporations. Employing more than 1,450 domain and technology experts across North America, Asia and Europe, Aurionpro has been consistently recognized amongst the top 100 technology solutions providers for Financial Services companies
Avalon Correctional Services Inc. (OTC:CITY) owns and operates private community correctional facilities and correctional programming in Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming states of the United States. It offers community correctional services, drug and alcohol treatment services, and non-correctional services. The company provides its clients with housing, treatment programs to help them control harmful habits, and employment resulting in money to help pay the cost of incarceration programs; and various alternatives to jail or prison programs.
Avante Logixx Inc.  (TSX:XX.V) is a Toronto based security and technology company. Its primary operating division, Avante Security Inc. www.avantesecurity.com), provides best in class security response and other security services for residential and commercial applications as well as being an industry leader in designing and installing complex security systems, access control, and video analytics. The company continuously develops innovative products and applications within its core competencies.
AVG Technologies N.V. (NYSE:AVG) mission is to simplify, optimize and secure the Internet experience, providing peace of mind to a connected world. AVG's powerful yet easy-touse software and online services put users in control of their Internet experience. By choosing AVG's software and services, users become part of a trusted global community that benefits from inherent network effects, mutual protection and support. AVG has grown its user base to 172 million active users as of September 30, 2013 and offers a protection, performance and privacy products and services suite to consumers and small businesses including Internet security, performance optimization, mobile security, online backup, identity protection and family safety software.
Avigilon (TSX:AVO.TO) is defining the future of protection through innovative high-definition surveillance solutions. Delivering the world's best image quality, our industry-leading HD network video management software and megapixel cameras are reinventing surveillance.
Aware Inc (NasdaqGM:AWRE) is a leading provider of biometrics software products and development services to governments, system integrators, and solution providers globally. Our products include SDKs, software components, workstation applications, and a modular, centralized, service-oriented platform. They fulfill a broad range of functions critical to biometric authentication and search, including face, fingerprint, and iris autocapture, image quality assurance, data compliance, capture hardware peripheral abstraction, centralized data processing and workflow, subsystem connectivity, and biometric matching algorithms. The products are used to enable identity-centric security solutions with biometrics for applications including border management, credentialing and access control, intelligence and defense, and law enforcement.
B/E Aerospace Inc. (NasdaqGS:BEAV) is the worldwide leading manufacturer of aircraft passenger cabin interior products for the commercial and business jet aircraft markets. B/E Aerospace is also the leading global distributor of aerospace fasteners. B/E Aerospace has leading worldwide market shares in all of its major product lines and serves virtually all of the world's airlines, aircraft manufacturers and leasing companies through its direct global sales and customer support organizations. As the world’s leading distributor of aerospace fasteners and consumables for the commercial, business jet, and military markets, B/E Aerospace stocks more than 825,000 part numbers, including Honeywell Aerospace spare parts, in 50 locations worldwide. B/E Aerospace’s commercial aircraft segment includes seating products, interior systems and engineering services for commercial aircraft, and thermal and power management for the commercial and military aerospace markets.
BAE SYSTEMS (LSE:BA.L; OTC:BAESY) is a global defense, aerospace and security company with approximately 88,200 employees worldwide. The Group delivers a wide range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and support services.
Balfour Beatty (LSE:BBY.L) engages in infrastructure business primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States. The company operates in four segments: Professional Services, Construction Services, Support Services, and Infrastructure Investments. The Professional Services segment provides program and project management, construction management, architectural, project design, technical, planning, and consultancy services to the transportation and power market. The Construction Services segment offers building, civil and ground engineering, rail engineering, refurbishment, modular systems, fit-out and interiors, structural protection and repair, and mechanical and electrical services. The Support Services segment upgrades and maintains water, gas, and electricity networks; manages, operates, and maintains highways networks; and provides total facilities management, business services outsourcing, and energy services, as well as rail renewal services. The Infrastructure Investment segment engages in the acquisition, operation, and disposal of infrastructure assets, such as public private partnerships (PPPs) concessions and airports in the United Kingdom primarily in the education, health, roads/street lighting, renewables, and student accommodation sectors. This segment also operates a portfolio of military housing and student accommodation PPP concessions in the United States.
Barracuda Networks (NYSE:CUDA) provides cloud-connected security and storage solutions that simplify IT. These powerful, easy-to-use and affordable solutions are trusted by more than 150,000 organizations worldwide and are delivered in appliance, virtual appliance, cloud and hybrid deployments. Barracuda's customer-centric business model focuses on delivering high-value, subscription-based IT solutions that provide end-to-end network and data security.Barracuda Networks has developed a worldwide reputation as the go-to leader for providing government agencies with powerful yet easy-to-use IT solutions that simplify the most complex security, storage, application delivery, networking and data protection challenges.
BIO-key (OTC: BKYI) headquartered in Wall, New Jersey, develops and delivers advanced identification solutions to commercial and government enterprises, integrators, and custom application developers. BIO-key's award winning, high performance, scalable, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy biometric finger identification technology accurately identifies and authenticates users of wireless and enterprise applications. Our solutions are used in local embedded OEM products as well as some of the world's largest identification deployments to improve security, guarantee identity, and help reduce identity theft. BIO-key's technology is offered directly or by market leading partners around the world.
Bio-Reference Laboratories Inc. (NasdaqGS:BRLI) is a clinical testing laboratory offering testing, information and related services to physician offices, clinics, hospitals, employers and governmental units. We believe that we are the fourth largest full-service laboratory in the United States and the largest independent regional laboratory in the Northeastern market. BRLI offers a comprehensive list of laboratory testing services utilized by healthcare providers in the detection, diagnosis, evaluation, monitoring and treatment of diseases. BRLI primarily focuses on esoteric testing, molecular diagnostics, anatomical pathology, women's health and correctional health care.
Black Box Corporation (NasdaqGS: BBOX) is a leading technology solutions provider dedicated to helping customers build, manage, optimize, and secure their IT infrastructure. Black Box delivers high-value products and services through its global presence and more than 3,500 team members.  Defense: Black Box is a leading communications system integrator serving all branches of the military. Black Box designs, sources, implements, and maintains complete communications solutions on 6 continents.
BlackBerry (Research in motion) (NasdaqGS:BBRY; TSX:BB.TO) a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Integral security features and an ever-expanding administrative toolset have earned BlackBerry® products the trust of some of the most secure organizations in the world. These security features have also made the BlackBerry solution a world leader in mobile security certifications
BlastGard International, Inc. (OTC:BLGA) manufactures and markets proprietary blast mitigation materials through BlastGard International and designs, manufactures and distributes a unique range of leading security products and personal protective gear through HighCom Security. The Company's patented BlastWrap® technology effectively mitigates blast effects and suppresses post-blast fires. This unique technology can be used to create new, finished products or be used to retrofit to existing products. BlastGard's core market focus is on blast effects mitigation for the commercial sector, military, law enforcement and government agencies. HighCom provides a wide range of security products and personal protective gear (including tactical armor) that are tailored and offer protection solutions to specific customer requirements. Given the equipment and ballistic protection solutions provided by HighCom, compliance with the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of the Treasury and all other governmental agencies' regulations is a high priority. HighCom has sold its products in the defense and law enforcement sectors and is known for innovative technology, exceptional customer service and superior quality performance.
Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc (TSX:BPL.V) is the publicly listed holding company for its two wholly owned operating divisions, Bluedrop Training and Simulation Inc. (BTS) and Bluedrop Learning Networks Inc. (BLN) to which it provides management oversight and shared corporate and financial services. Founded by majority shareholder and CEO Emad Rizkalla, BPL’s mandate is to lead and dominate niche markets where technology and learning can deliver new levels of operational success and improve and save lives.
Bluedrop Training & Simulation Inc. (BTS) operates within the defense and aerospace industry where it designs and develops highly specialized, high performance, tactical training for front line operators of equipment working in complex environments and high-risk situations. This includes, training systems needs analysis, custom courseware development, virtual simulation training devices, and ongoing training support for in service support. Typical customers include Tier one OEMs such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky. Bluedrop Learning Networks Inc. (BLN) provides unique SaaS-based workforce development solutions to help government and corporate customers improve employment outcomes and keep workers safe. By understanding the complex operating environments of its target markets, BLN’s solutions are able to address multiple stakeholders.  These solutions help workers to manage mandatory certifications, apprentices to track new skills at work, the unemployed to get jobs, the underemployed to advance, dreamers to start businesses, and local businesses to grow.  Typical customers include workforce investment boards, apprenticeship authorities, government agencies, NGOs and workers’ compensation boards.
Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world's largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $32 billion business with 61,000 employees worldwide.
Bombardier Inc (TSX:BBD-A.TO) is the world's only manufacturer of both planes and trains. Looking far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility worldwide by answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation everywhere. Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make us a global leader in transportation.At Bombardier, we work with the world’s leading providers of special mission equipment to develop fully integrated packages that meet each customer’s unique requirements.  From radar to forward-looking infrared (FLIR), counter-measures and secure communication systems, our proven aircraft can be modified to integrate the most complex systems.  Bombardier Specialized Aircraft has delivered over 300 aircraft to government agencies around the world for a full range of specialized mission applications.  C4ISR, maritime patrol, search and rescue, executive transport, logistics support, flight inspection, aircrew training, medevac and flight tests; just name the mission… we’ve likely done it.  At Bombardier Military Aviation Training (MAT), we deliver innovative and cost-effective integrated training solutions, producing world-class military aircrew. We identify, specify and seamlessly integrate training aircraft, simulators and other training products to provide a total training package.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp (NYSE:BAH) has been at the forefront of strategy and technology for more than 100 years. Today, the firm provides management and technology consulting and engineering services to leading Fortune 500 corporations, governments, and not-for-profits across the globe. Booz Allen partners with public and private sector clients to solve their most difficult challenges through a combination of consulting, analytics, mission operations, technology, systems delivery, cybersecurity, engineering, and innovation expertise.
Brady Corp. (NYSE:BRC) is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect premises, products and people. Its products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels and signs, safety devices, printing systems and software, and precision die-cut materials. Founded in 1914, the company has millions of customers in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, education, medical and a variety of other industries.
Breeze-Eastern Corporation (NYSE MKT:BZC) is a global leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance lifting and pulling devices for helicopters, military cargo aircraft, and other aerospace/defense platforms, including rescue hoists, winches and cargo hooks, and weapons-lifting systems.
Brekford Corp. (OTC:BFDI) provides state-of-the art public safety technology and automated traffic enforcement solutions to municipalities, the U.S. military, various federal entities and other public safety agencies throughout the United States. Its services include automated speed and red light camera enforcement programs, parking enforcement citation collections and an end-to-end suite of technology and equipment for public safety vehicle up-fitting. Brekford's combination of up-fitting services, cutting-edge technology, and automated traffic enforcement services offers a unique 360-degree solution for law enforcement agencies and municipalities.
Brink’s Company, The (NYSE:BCO) Based in Richmond, Virginia, Brink’s is a global leader in security-related services for banks, retailers and a variety of other commercial and governmental customers. Our services include armored car transportation, money processing, long-distance transport of valuables, vaulting and other value-added solutions. We employ about 70,000 people who serve customers in more than 100 countries.
BRUKER Corporation (NasdaqGS: BRKR) is a leading provider of high-performance scientific instruments and solutions for molecular and materials research, as well as for industrial, diagnostics and applied analysis. CBRN (Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense): The CBRNE threats facing Armed Forces, Emergency and Security Services across the globe are complex. Simple and reliable solutions are required in order to provide protection and fast, effective response. As the market leader in CBRNE for over 20 years, Bruker understand the threat and needs of those operating against it. Our trusted equipment and software is installed around the world providing unrivalled protection. Our equipment is always easy to use and enables full spectrum Detection, Identification and Monitoring utilising state of the art technology.
Butler National Corporation (OTC:BUKS) operates in the Aerospace and Services business segments.  The Aerospace segment focuses on the manufacturing of support systems for "Classic" commercial and military aircraft including the Butler National TSD for the Boeing 737 and 747 Classic aircraft, switching equipment for Boeing McDonnell Douglas Aircraft, weapon control systems for Boeing Helicopter and performance enhancement structural modifications for Learjet, Cessna, Dassault and Beechcraft business aircraft.  Services include temporary employee services, gaming services and administrative management services.
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