Nexbis Validated on IBM’s Global Government Industry Framework

Nexbis has been working closely with IBM to achieve NexCode validation on IBM’s global Industry Frameworks which enable strategic alignment to IBM sales teams. Nexbis is the first Independent Software Vendor (ISV) in ASEAN validated on IBM’s Government Industry Framework.

The IBM Government Industry Framework is a strategic software platform for implementing smarter government solutions focused on improving citizen services, increasing transparency, enhancing civilian safety and security, and helping achieve a green and sustainable environment. Government Industry Framework addresses:

*	Tax and revenue management
*	Safety and security
*	Social services and social security
*	Integrated urban infrastructure
*	Metropolitan transportation and roads

IBM Industry Frameworks for Government
http://www-304.ibm.com/isv/tech/validation/framework/gov.html


Nexbis Profile
http://www-01.ibm.com/software/sg/ISV/government_nexbis.html

Nexbis Wins Maldives Tender

The Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Republic of Maldives has informed Nexbis that its proposal for the Maldives Immigration and Emigration Border Control System project has been accepted and awarded by the Tender Evaluation Board. Nexbis won this highly competitive international bid against other bidders from Europe and Asia proving the unparalleled value-added advantages of its international award-winning Nexcode solution.

The award is for a 20-year Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) concession contract covering all entry and exit point systems, as well as foreigner/visitor and foreign worker Immigration security documents.

NexCode wins ‘Best of Security' in the International APICTA 2008 Award

15th Nov 2008, Kuala Lumpur – Nexbis Sdn Bhd has been rewarded for its excellence in the National Security field by winning the ‘Best of Security’ award in the prestigious International Asia Pacific Information Communication Technology Alliances (APICTA) Annual Competition and Award 2008 held in Jakarta recently.

With intense competition from countries across the best security solution award winners from countries such as Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore are competing in the International APICTA Annual Competition. The award is a firmly established landmark event in the ICT calendar. It is Asia Pacific’s most prestigious and respected award competition in the ICT sector.

Dato’ Sri Johann Young, CEO of Nexbis commented, “It has been a fantastic month for us at Nexbis. We have been privileged to represent Malaysia at the international level to compete against the best of the best, and have come out on top. This is a strong international endorsement of the capabilities of Nexbis’ National Security Solution in providing world class national security, enforcement and identity management”.

The international APICTA awards is one of the main avenues for Governments to collectively acknowledge and honour the best companies’ contribution in pushing the boundaries of new technology, research and innovation as well as to recognise their potential in becoming global ICT players.

The Malaysian government is proud of Nexbis for having won an award in a category that has not been won by a Malaysian solution for the past few years. It is a testament to NexCode’s security and enforcement capabilities in providing Governments with our innovative Level 3 Security (L3S) technology, filed for patents in 140 countries worldwide.

Being evaluated against the best solutions from various countries across Asia Pacific, Nexbis an MSC status company, is the owner and developer of the Nexbis’ National Security Solution known as NexCode. There were 138 entries from award-winning companies worldwide, and Nexbis’ National Security Solution emerged with the “Best of Security” Award. Nexcode bagged the most highly acclaimed security award in just a month after being named as the winner in the MSC Malaysia APICTA 2008. 

Nexbis Joins International Enforcement Agencies to Fight Cyberspace Crime

BANGKOK, November 2008 - More than 100 senior representatives from governments, police forces, international security agencies and technology experts from around the world gathered at the 8th Annual Policing Cyberspace International Summit 2008 to facilitate collaboration and information sharing among government enforcement authorities, as well as between public and private sectors with regards to information security, cyberspace crimes; including crimes committed against children and youth; identity theft, document fraud and privacy.

Officiated by The Honourable Dr. Mun Patanotai, Minister of Information and Communication Technology Thailand, the five-day event hosted by the Society for the Policing of Cyberspace (POLCYB), brought together international enforcement and security agencies such as INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, with security technology experts such as Nexbis to exchange information and knowledge on the latest cyber crime threats and to discuss the trends and implications of technologies upon national security and identity management.

Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, POLCYB operates at an international level, and was established to promote cybersecurity through enhancing and developing global partnerships to prevent and combat cyberspace crimes. Its members consist primarily of police forces, enforcement agencies, government ministries and selected private sector companies from various countries around the world. Representing Malaysia, Nexbis Sdn. Bhd., the owner and inventor of the award-winning Nexcode National Security Solution was invited to be a part of the event due to its relevance and recognized contribution towards enhancing national security.

Commenting on Nexbis’ participation this year, Stuart Hyde, President of POLCYB and Assistant Chief Constable, West Midlands Police, United Kingdom, said that convergent solutions such as NexCode with its ability to establish dynamic links between departments and Governments is vital in today’s world to enable quick information retrieval through mobile or fixed manner of communications.

“POLCYB has never been driven by a single agenda whether private or public sector but does recognize ingenuity and creativity. Tackling identity and document thefts is important to all of us and it was useful to see how Nexbis’ fast and accessible information delivery system between multiple agencies, especially on an international level, supports efficient enforcement. We are confident in NexCode’s capabilities in providing information and communication technology (ICT) securities”, said Mr. Hyde.

During the event, Nexbis showcased its Level 3 Security solution and presented its views on various topics focusing on the emergence and convergence of technologies, and their implications upon national security and identity management in the 3-day conference.

Speaking on facilitating information sharing among Government enforcement authorities, Dato’ Sri Johann Young, CEO of Nexbis said that Nexbis is confident to be a driving force in assisting POLCYB and Governments in promoting global cyberspace security. “We are proud to be invited to be a part of this society and we look forward to furthering our participation with POLCYB in years to come,” he said.

Themed ‘Towards the Future of Global Cybersecurity: Raising the Bar on Collaboration’, the 8th Annual Policing Cyberspace International Summit 2008 was co-hosted by the Royal Thai Police in collaboration with the Council of Europe.

About Nexbis Sdn Bhd
Nexbis is an MSC Malaysia Pioneer Status company. Nexbis is an expert in forensic level security solutions specially in the areas of National Security, identity verification and document authentication. With patents filed in 140 countries worldwide, Nexbis owns a suite of National Security solutions which provide real-time information access capabilities and total assurance of information privacy through NexCode. Nexbis aspires to be a trusted ally to governments’  various law enforcement agencies to work hand-in-hand via an integrated approach of intra and inter-government cooperation, consolidated planning capabilities, joint operations management, information sharing and cross referencing while maintaining independence of existing systems and individual capabilities.

For more info, please visit www.nexbis.com

POLYCYB International - Nexbis Joins International Enforcement Agencies to Fight Cyberspace Crime

More than 100 senior representatives from governments, police forces, international security agencies and technology experts from around the world gathered at the 8th Annual Policing Cyberspace International Summit 2008 to facilitate collaboration and information sharing among government enforcement authorities, as well as between public and private sectors with regards to information security, cyberspace crimes; including crimes committed against children and youth; identity theft, document fraud and privacy.

Representing Malaysia, Nexbis Sdn. Bhd., the owner and inventor of the award-winning Nexcode National Security Solution was invited to be a part of the event due to its relevance and recognized contribution towards enhancing national security.

Themed ‘Towards the Future of Global Cybersecurity: Raising the Bar on Collaboration’, the 8th Annual Policing Cyberspace International Summit 2008 was co-hosted by the Royal Thai Police in collaboration with the Council of Europe.

Click link to review : Topics presented by Nexbis (http://www.polcyb.org/summit_2008/presentations.html)


About POLCYB

The Society for the Policing of Cyberspace (POLCYB), was incorporated as a not-for-profit society in June 1999.

Based in British Columbia, Canada, POLCYB goal is to enhance international network includes practitioners from all organizational levels in the public and private sectors and with its partners ranges from professionals who work in the areas of law enforcement, criminal justice, corporate security, and academic institutions.

POLCYB strive to facilitate information-sharing between and among executives, administrators, and front-line professionals through seeking expert advice among their global and diverse membership.rnational partnerships among public and private professionals to prevent and combat crimes in cyberspace.