http:// 2013-05-14T10:26:58Z 2013-05-14T10:26:58Z second-annual-world-risk-day-launches-with-virtual-summit-featuring-risk-management-presentations-from-around-the-globe

World Risk Day, the second annual awareness day focused the importance of effective risk management, kicked off its Virtual Summit today with webinar sessions featuring 10 expert speakers and a range of on-demand content – all focused on sharing global risk and project management best practices. World Risk Day’s free to attend sessions began at 9:00AM in Mainland Europe (5:00AM EDT) and the last session is scheduled to end at 10:00PM in the UK / 5:00PM EDT / 2:00 PM PDT, enabling participants from around the world to be involved. This year’s theme, “Shattering the Project Myth,” demystifies the idea that project success can be delivered by focusing on cost and schedule alone, without bringing risk into the equation. Presentations will explore various aspects of this theme including: §            New concepts in understanding and managing risk in projects §            Strategies for successful collaborative risk management with contractors and the supply chain §            High risk projects – a global perspective §            What lessons can be learned from the world’s Top 100 infrastructure projects §            What makes a great risk manager? §            Shattering the project myth – managing cost and schedule alone doesn’t equal project success Speakers include representatives from EADS, Bechtel, Crossrail, Active Risk, the Department of Homeland Security, and Booz Allen Hamilton. Content from the World Risk Day Virtual Summit will be made available on-demand to all registrants after May 14th. “Today thousands of projects are driving organizational performance in all sectors. World Risk Day 2013 aims to debunk the myth that project success is simply based on the management of time and budget,” said Loren Padelford, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Active Risk, a Founding Supporter of World Risk Day. “By bringing together leading experts from a range of projects around the globe, World Risk Day will focus the conversation on the crucial role of risk management in delivering project success.” Launched in June of 2012, the first annual World Risk Day hosted 2,300 delegates from a variety of industries, including energy, mining, major global infrastructure projects, and government organizations.  World Risk Day was created to provide a global forum for business leaders to discuss risk management best practices. This year World Risk Day is supported by a diverse range of risk and project organizations including the Institute for Risk Management (IRM), CG/LA Infrastructure, G31000 the global institute for risk management standards, the Major Projects Association, the Project Management Institute (PMI) – Arabian Gulf Chapter, risk management software providerActive Risk, and other risk associations from around the world.  For a full list of supporters, please visit http://worldriskday.com/supporters/.  To learn more about World Risk Day, please visit www.worldriskday.com or email info@worldriskday.com.    About World Risk Day Founded in 2012, World Risk Day is an independent awareness day focused on the opportunities that come from taking smarter risks. This year’s event, with the theme “Shattering the Project Myth,” will feature a free Virtual Summit, an online resource center, and social media discussion, creating a global forum for business leaders to share best practices on how taking smarter risks drives project outcomes, and ultimately, profitability within organizations. ---- ENDS ---- EMEA/APAC Contact: Mary Phillips/Andreina West, PR Artistry Limited +44 (0)1491 639500 mary@pra-ltd.co.uk

2013-05-08T13:26:11Z active-risk-supports-second-annual-world-risk-day-on-may-14

Maidenhead, UK, May 8, 2013 – Active Risk, the first Risk Management software provider to enable organizations to drive business performance by managing risk more effectively, today announced that it will be a Supporter of World Risk Day for the second consecutive year. Other Supporters are leading project and risk associations including the Institute of Risk Management (IRM), the Major Projects Association (MPA), CG/LA Infrastructure, G31000 the Global Institute of Risk Management Standards, ALARM – the UK Public Risk Management Association, the Project Management Institute – Arabian Gulf Chapter (PMI-AGC) and Risk Management Monitor. The full list of supporters may be found here: http://worldriskday.com/supporters/ Taking place on May 14, 2013, this year’s World Risk Day, themed “Shattering the Project Myth,” will feature a free-to-attend, global Virtual Summit of high-impact speakers, live social media discussions, and an extensive online resource center providing the latest research on project and risk management. “It’s an honor to continue Active Risk’s support of World Risk Day,” commented Chris Bell, Chief Marketing Officer, Active Risk. “Last year, World Risk Day welcomed 2,300 delegates and 25 expert speakers from a wide range of countries and industries. This year the focus will be on effective risk management in projects of all types and sizes. We look forward to the global project and risk management communities coming together to share best practices and new ideas.” As a Supporter of World Risk Day, Active Risk will be participating in the Virtual Summit on May 14 with a webinar presentation by Chris Bell, entitled “Shattering the Project Myth – Managing Cost and Schedule Alone Doesn’t Equal Project Success.” Active Risk has also contributed resources to the World Risk Day Resource Center and the World Risk Day blog.    For more information and to register for the Virtual Summit webinars please visit http://worldriskday.com/virtual-summit/. About Active RiskActive Risk makes risk management simple, valuable and personal. Active Risk provides the world’s first risk management software that drives business performance by enhancing visibility, accountability and confidence at project, program and enterprise levels. Active Risk is the first solution available which integrates Risk Management, Cost Management and Schedule Management to show you the real impact of risk on your Project Schedule and Costs, enabling you to make better-informed decisions and leverage risk to create a competitive advantage.  Active Risk is the project risk software provider of choice for the world’s leading Energy, Infrastructure and Defense projects, working with organizations like the US Air Force, Bechtel, Crossrail, US Federal Aviation Administration, Lockheed Martin, Rio Tinto and Skanska to manage project risk worldwide. Active Risk has offices in the UK, USA and Australia, servicing customers worldwide directly and through a growing network of partners. Active Risk is listed on the FTSE AIM Index. For further information and a detailed view of Active Risk's products and services visit www.activerisk.com or call +44 (0)1628 582500 (EMEA/Asia Pacific), +1 703 673 9580 (Americas) or +61 2 9037 0150 (Australia). ---- ENDS ---- EMEA/APAC Contact: Mary Phillips/Andreina West, PR Artistry +44 (0)1491 639500 mary@pra-ltd.co.uk

2013-05-08T12:09:37Z second-annual-world-risk-day-supported-by-industry-leading-organizations

May 8, 2013, Fairfax County, VA – World Risk Day 2013, the second annual awareness day focused on the importance of effective risk management, has received the support of an impressive roster of leading risk and project-focused organizations from around the world. Supporters include the Institute of Risk Management (IRM), G31000 the Global Institute of Risk Management Standards, the Major Projects Association (MPA), CG/LA Infrastructure, ALARM – the UK Public Risk Management Association, Risk Management Monitor, the Project Management Institute – Arabian Gulf Chapter (PMI-AGC), and Active Risk. A full list of supporters may be found here: http://worldriskday.com/supporters/ Taking place on May 14, 2013, the second annual World Risk Day will provide a global forum for business leaders to share insights and best practices. Supporters participate in World Risk Day by contributing to the World Risk Day Resource Center, blog, social media debate and Virtual Summit. The World Risk Day Virtual Summit is a free event consisting of a series of webinars for project managers, risk professionals and business executives. Speakers are drawn from a wide range of leading risk and project management organizations. This year’s Virtual Summit theme is “Shattering the Project Myth”. Attending Virtual Summit webinars earns Category B Professional Development Units (PDUs) for Project Management Professionals (PMPs), as certified by the Project Management Institute.To learn more about World Risk Day, register for the Virtual Summit webinars, and download a pack about how your organization can get the most from the day, please visit www.worldriskday.com or email info@worldriskday.com. About World Risk Day Founded in 2012, World Risk Day is an independent awareness day focused on the opportunities that come from taking smarter risks. This year’s event, with the theme “Shattering the Project Myth,” will feature a free Virtual Summit, an online resource center, and social media discussion, creating a global forum for business leaders to share best practices on how taking smarter risks drives project outcomes, and ultimately, profitability within organizations. ---- END ---- EMEA/APAC Contact: Mary Phillips/Andreina West, PR Artistry Limited +44 (0)1491 639500 mary@pra-ltd.co.uk

2013-05-07T14:48:59Z world-risk-day-announces-additional-speakers-for-high-impact-virtual-summit-line-up-on-may-14-2013

May 7, 2013, Fairfax County, VA – World Risk Day, the second annual awareness day focused on the importance of effective risk management, has announced recent additions to its panel of speakers for the free to attend World Risk Day Virtual Summit, taking place on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. The Virtual Summit will feature a program of webinars, interviews and live Q&A sessions with best-in-class project managers and risk practitioners from around the world. Attendees to Virtual Summit webinars will earn Category B Professional Development Units (PDUs) for Project Management Professionals (PMPs) as certified by the Project Management Institute. The latest additions to the Virtual Summit schedule include: * Assistant Secretary Alan D. Cohn, US Department of Homeland Security – Using Risk Modeling, Analysis, and Assessment to Inform Homeland Security Policy and Strategy ·        * Drew Slaton, Bechtel, Project Risk Manager – High Risk Projects: A Global Perspective ·        * Daniel D’Angelo, Deputy Chief Engineer, New York State Department of Transportation  – Major Project Risk Management: Aligning Contractor, Owner, and Oversight Agencies ·        * Alex Dali, President, Global Institute for Risk Management Standards – ISO 31000: A Risk Management Standard for Decision Makers “As World Risk Day 2013 draws closer, the theme of this year’s event, “Shattering The Project Myth”, has received growing attention from project management and risk professionals who are eager to share their best practices with industry peers and take part in this high-impact event,” commented Loren Padelford, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Active Risk, the founding supporter of World Risk Day. “Because of this high level of interest, we are thrilled that additional speakers continue to be added to the program.” The World Risk Day Virtual Summit is free to attend and open to all.  To see the full agenda and register for webinars visit http://www.worldriskday.com/virtual-summit. To learn more about World Risk Day, please visit www.worldriskday.com or email info@worldriskday.com.   About World Risk Day Founded in 2012, World Risk Day is an independent awareness day focused on the opportunities that come from taking smarter risks. This year’s event, with the theme “Shattering the Project Myth,” will feature a free Virtual Summit, an online resource center, and social media discussion, creating a global forum for business leaders to share best practices on how taking smarter risks drives project outcomes, and ultimately, profitability within organizations.   ---- ENDS ----

2013-04-30T15:22:48Z active-risk-manager-arm-selected-by-uk-royal-navy-for-risk-management

Maidenhead, UK. April 30, 2013 -Active Risk today announced that Active Risk Manager (ARM) has been selected by The Royal Navy as the risk management software to support its commitment to increasing the maturity of risk processes throughout the organization, to underpin all aspects of the successful delivery of its strategic objectives. Lieutenant Barry McNally RN, the Royal Navy’s Risk Manager said, ‘Defence Reform has seen a greater delegation of responsibility for the delivery of Programmes and Projects from the Ministry of Defence Head Office to the Front Line Commands.  As such, we at the Royal Navy needed to review and improve our approach to Risk Management, to ensure we have a robust and relevant framework capable of supporting all aspects of our varied business across both ‘Change Management’ and ‘Business as Usual’.  Crucially, we saw the need to invest in an intelligent solution that would assist us to concentrate people towards effective risk management and away from bureaucratic risk reporting.  The flexibility and adaptability of ARM has allowed us to create a tailored software solution that will underpin our new approach to Risk Management.” Loren Padelford, Executive Vice President and General Manager at Active Risk said, “Continued pressure on defense budgets around the world means that effective risk management is a vital element in making sure projects and programmes are delivered to plan and strategic objectives are met. ARM has become the risk management system of choice for forward thinking Government and Defence organizations and the contractors who work with them to deliver strategic projects to cost and schedule. We are delighted that The Royal Navy has selected ARM to enable its drive to increase risk management maturity.” ARM Government & Defence customers also include US Air Force, US Navy, UK Ministry of Defence, US Department of Homeland Security, NASA, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and EADS. For more information on ARM visit www.activerisk.com/solutions/.   About Active RiskActive Risk makes risk management simple, valuable and personal. Active Risk provides the world’s first risk management software that drives business performance by enhancing visibility, accountability and confidence at project, program and enterprise levels. Active Risk Manager (ARM) integrates Risk Management, Cost Management and Schedule Management to show the real impact of risks, support better-informed decisions and create competitive advantage.  Active Risk is the project risk software provider of choice for the world’s leading Energy & Mining, Infrastructure and Defense projects, working with organizations like the US Air Force, Bechtel, Crossrail, US Federal Aviation Administration, Lockheed Martin, Rio Tinto and Skanska. Active Risk has offices in the UK, USA and Australia, servicing customers worldwide directly and through a growing network of partners. Active Risk is listed on the FTSE AIM Index. For further information and a detailed view of Active Risk's products and services visit www.activerisk.com or call +44 (0)1628 582500 (EMEA/Asia Pacific), +1 703 673 9580 (Americas) or +61 2 9037 0150 (Australia). ---- ENDS ----   EMEA/APAC Contact: Mary Phillips/Andreina West, PR Artistry +44 (0)1491 639500 mary@pra-ltd.co.uk  

2013-03-21T17:21:28Z the-second-world-risk-day-on-may-14-2013-will-focus-on-shattering-the-project-myth

March 21, 2012, Herndon, VA, USA – The date of the 2nd annual World Risk Day (WRD) has been announced as May 14, 2013. World Risk Day is the only annual event focused on increasing global awareness of the importance of effective risk management to all types of organizations. The event, themed “Shattering the Project Myth,” will feature a free to attend, global Virtual Summit of high-impact speakers, live social media discussions, and an online resource center providing the latest thinking on risk and project management. “Report after report shows the majority of projects falling behind schedule and going over budget,” said Chris Bell, CMO of Active Risk, a founding supporter of World Risk Day. “This year’s theme, “Shattering the Project Myth” will lead to thought-provoking debate on the idea that project success can be delivered by the traditional focus on cost and schedule management alone. To succeed, today’s complex projects need to bring risk into the equation. We are proud to support World Risk Day 2013 in its aim to bring risk and project professionals closer together. This can only be a good thing to help deliver more projects on-budget, on-time.” Steve Fowler, Chief Executive of The Institute of Risk Management, returning as World Risk Day supporter for a second year, said, “IRM is pleased to support the second World Risk Day. Improving how we manage risk in projects is vital if both the private and public sector are going to deliver the infrastructure and business improvements that we need to drive economic development. This is a great topic to bring the global risk community together to share knowledge.” Project management experts, risk professionals and business executives from around the world are invited to participate in the free World Risk Day Virtual Summit, which will take place on World Risk Day, May 14th.  The full program of speakers will be announced in April. Launched in 2012, the first annual World Risk Day on June 26, 2012, attracted 2,300 registered delegates to its 20 webinars which featured 25 expert speakers from a variety of industries, including energy, mining, major global infrastructure projects, and government organizations. World Risk Day 2012 also saw participants use the event to increase risk awareness within their own organizations. To stay updated on the latest World Risk Day 2013 news, including speaker and supporter updates, please visit www.worldriskday.com; follow us on Twitter @WorldRiskDay and join the debate with #projectrisk; comment on the WRD blog posts. About World Risk Day Founded in 2012, World Risk Day is an independent awareness day focused on the opportunities that come from taking smarter risks. This year’s event, with the theme “Shattering the Project Myth,” will feature a free Virtual Summit, an online resource center, and social media discussion, creating a global forum for business leaders to share best practices on how taking smarter risks drives project outcomes, and ultimately, profitability within organizations. EMEA/APAC Contact: Mary Phillips/Andreina West, PR Artistry Limited +44 (0)1491 639500 mary@pra-ltd.co.uk  

2013-02-14T16:24:25Z active-risk-customers-enjoy-easier-risk-reporting-and-analysis-with-arm-rpm

Maidenhead, UK. February 14, 2013 -Active Risk today announced that there has been strong demand for its Active Risk Manager (ARM) advanced risk management reporting and analysis module, ARM Risk Performance Manager(ARM RPM), which integrates with the recent ARM 6 release.  In the first three months after the release of ARM 6, 10% of Active Risk’s customers have already adopted ARM RPM. Active Risk is focused on making risk management simple, valuable and personal. ARM RPM delivers on this philosophy by providing an easy to use tool that puts report design and production into the hands of risk and project professionals, enabling them to build sophisticated reports on the fly without the need to schedule scarce IT department resources. The module provides the vital risk and opportunity analysis required by organizations to support strategic decision-making. ARM RPM presents information in simple to understand graphical formats and can be used to respond quickly to ad-hoc information requests. Loren Padelford, Executive Vice President and General Manager at Active Risk said, “Risk reporting is a major challenge for many organizations that few people talk about.  Risk team members, business leaders and executives all need better information on a timely basis. With traditional technology it can take hours, even days, preparing risk reports for senior management, and by the time the reports are delivered the data is often out-of-date. With ARM RPM, you get real-time risk reporting and analysis, which can help you make better decisions. ARM RPM makes an organization’s risk data, and the risk function itself, much more valuable to the business.” ARM RPM customers include Rio Tinto, Logica, Thames Tideway Tunnels, BT, EADS and Transpacific. For more information on ARM and ARM RPM visit www.activerisk.com/solutions/. About Active RiskActive Risk makes risk management simple, valuable and personal. Active Risk provides the world’s first risk management software that drives business performance by enhancing visibility, accountability and confidence at project, program and enterprise levels. With Active Risk you have a truly comprehensive view of your organization’s risk and opportunities, enabling you to make better-informed decisions and leverage risk to create a competitive advantage.  Active Risk is the risk management software provider of choice for the world’s leading companies in aerospace and defense, engineering and construction, energy and mining, government, and other industries. Customers include US Air Force, Bechtel, Crossrail, US Federal Aviation Administration, Lockheed Martin, Nestle, Rio Tinto and Skanska. Active Risk has offices in the UK, USA and Australia, servicing customers worldwide directly and through a growing network of partners. Active Risk is listed on the FTSE AIM Index. For further information and a detailed view of Active Risk's products and services visit www.activerisk.comEMEA/APAC Contact:Mary Phillips/Andreina West, PR Artistry +44 (0)1491 639500 mary@pra-ltd.co.ukNorth America Contact:                                                        Rachel Colello, Zer0 to 5ive                                                    +1 773-697-7481                                                                   rachel@0to5.com                                                                  

2013-01-07T02:01:19Z tae-selects-ifs-applications-for-engineering-management-system

MELBOURNE, JANUARY 7, 2012 – IFS, the global enterprise applications company, today announced that TAE, Australia’s foremost turbine engine maintenance service provider, will implement IFS Applications™ as an engineering management solution to comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and help grow its engineered asset management services beyond aviation into the resources and industrial sectors.TAE, a subsidiary of Air New Zealand, will implement the newly released IFS Applications 8 – with powerful new and enhanced features for project management and execution control, innovations within product component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and performance-based maintenance – at its head engineering office located within the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) base at Amberley, Queensland.The company wanted an engineering management solution to ensure ITAR compliance, collaborate with its customers, and improve operational efficiency. With IFS Applications, TAE can centralise all its engineering information and employ common workflows while controlling access to sensitive information. It will also implement customised workflows within IFS to improve the performance of its customers’ assets and help grow its business beyond aviation into the resources and industrial sectors.“IFS Applications will control all our protected information within a single framework. We can decide who gets to see what, control how information flows around the business and manage the work process,” said Andrew Sanderson, General Manager for TAE. “Whether we are helping manage power stations or parts for Hornet fighter engines, when we get a piece of information coming into the business, we can log it, track it and report on it.”TAE selected IFS Applications over competing software solutions because it can be locally configured to create workflows, has the most professional user interface, and is well supported in Australia. “We also plan to expand our services to customers such as gas producers who use turbine engines to compress and refrigerate coal seam gas,” said Sanderson. “With IFS Applications we can capture how they manage the life of an engine, enhance their maintenance schedules and share that information with them.”While compliance and business expansion were the main drivers for the new solution, IFS Applications will also improve efficiency, said Sanderson. “With IFS we will have a single information process with a defined entry point and workflow, whether it is protected information or not. All that information will be managed in the one place.”“TAE’s focus on engineering services and asset management within the aerospace, resources and industrial sectors is a great fit with IFS Applications,” said Rob Stummer, Managing Director at IFS Australia and New Zealand. “Right now, TAE can take advantage of the flexibility and modularity of IFS Applications to ensure compliance and support the expansion of an important part of its business.”About TAE TAE is a leading aerospace engineering and maintenance service provider and Australia’s premier turbine engine Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) business. Operating across five sites around Australia, our aerospace engineering services include: maintenance, manufacturing, overhaul, repair, and engineering for turbine engines, passenger and military transport aircraft, fast jets, helicopters, regional aircraft, general aviation and agricultural aircraft.More information is available at www.tae.com.au About IFS IFS is a public company (OMX STO: IFS) founded in 1983 that develops, supplies, and implements IFS Applications™, a component-based extended ERP suite built on SOA technology. IFS focuses on industries where any of four core processes are strategic: Service & asset management, manufacturing, supply chain and projects. The company has 2,000 customers and is present in approximately 60 countries with 2,800 employees in total. Net revenue in 2011 was SKr 2.6 billion.More information on IFS is available at www.IFSWORLD.com Follow us on Twitter: @ifsworldVisit the IFS Blogs on technology, innovation and creativity: http://blogs.ifsworld.com/

2012-12-01T03:31:05Z united-nations-award-winner-instyle-s-federal-court-case-settlement-with-geca-environmental-assurance-and-petar-johnson

Instyle is pleased to announce that it has settled its proceedings against Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA), Good Environmental Choice Services Pty Ltd t/as Environmental Assurance and Petar Johnson (aka Petar Ivanovski / aka Petar Johnson Ivanoski). In June 2009 Instyle commenced its Federal Court case against GECA, GECS and Johnson alleging they had each engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct and unconscionable conduct. On 26 November 2012 and with the consent of all parties, the Federal Court of Australia made orders to end the proceedings. Refer accompanying Federal Court consent orders.The Federal Court consent orders compel GECA, GECS and Johnson to publish a media release in which Environmental Assurance fully and unequivocally retracts statements which it made about Instyle and about textiles that could be used to upholster GECA certified furniture in market advisories which it issued in September 2009. The media release also makes clear that non-GECA approved textiles can be used to upholster GECA furniture and that the suppliers GECA licence can be relied upon as evidence that the remainder of the furniture (ie the components other than the textile) is GECA certified. Refer accompanying media release. The consent orders also require GECA to issue a white furniture licence either as a separate licence or as an amended licence to any supplier who has had their upholstered furniture certified by GECA inclusive of the textile. GECA must do this within 42 days after receiving a request from the supplier and at no charge to the supplier. Instyle recommends to suppliers who do not currently have a white furniture licence that they apply for a white furniture licence as soon as practicable. Further each of GECA, GECS and Johnson have also given an undertaking to Instyle and to the Federal Court of Australia that each will not before 25 November 2014 make any statement in writing or orally which is inconsistent with any of the consent orders or with any of the statements in the media release. If you read or hear a statement made by or on behalf of any of GECA, GECS or Johnson which you believe does or may constitute a breach of the undertaking then please notify the particulars to Instyle immediately. Instyle wishes to thank its many friends in the industry that provided evidence and support for Instyle's Federal Court case throughout its duration.BackgroundInstyle is a leading supplier of design-driven, high-quality textiles, leathers, vinyls and wall finishes for interiors, including office, hospitality, healthcare, public building, education, public space, transport and residential interiors.Instyle is committed to the environment and to delivering real environmental change. Instyle has won several high-profile sustainability awards including the following:2011 FINALIST Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards - Product or Services Award2011 WINNER NSW Government Green Globe Award - Small Business Sustainability2010 WINNER United Nation's World Environment Day Award - Environmental Best Practice Program2010 WINNER NSW Government Green Globe Award - Small Business Sustainability2009 WINNER NSW Government Green Globe Award - Business Sustainability2009 FINALIST United Nation's World Environment Day Award - Best Specific Environmental Initiative2008 WINNER NSW Government Green Globe Award - Premier's Sustainability Excellence Award2008 WINNER NSW Government Green Globe Award - Industry Sustainability2008 WINNER NSW Government Green Globe Award - Small Business Sustainability2007 FINALIST Banksia Environmental Award - Sustainability2006 FINALIST Banksia Environmental Award - Sustainability

2012-11-13T15:36:32Z u-s-federal-aviation-administration-extends-usage-of-active-risk-manager

Herndon, VA. November 13, 2012 -Active Risk announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has purchased further licenses for its award winning Active Risk Manager (ARM) risk management software. After the initial purchase of ARM in late 2011, ARM has now been selected for risk management across the whole range of strategic programs supported by the FAA Project Management Office (PMO).                                                                                                                                     Edgar Calderón, Manager, Risk Management, Security & Safety, AJM-1110, FAA said, “The PMO is responsible for the successful implementation of a range of strategic programs which support FAA’s mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. There is an ongoing need to increase capacity and move to the latest technologies, while maintaining and enhancing safety. We are extending our use of ARM to help us manage risks on these vital program initiatives to ensure they are delivered on-time, on-budget.” Loren Padelford, Executive Vice President and General Manager at Active Risk said, “The FAA has made a continuing commitment to improve the management and sharing of risks, issues and opportunities. Extending the use of ARM will enable better risk-based decision making earlier in the lifecycle of their strategic programs. As ARM is also used by organizations within the FAA’s contractor community, there is the opportunity to improve information sharing on projects. The FAA’s proactive risk management approach has the potential to reduce spending on mitigation actions and to ensure strategic program objectives are achieved at a time of tight budgetary constraints.” The FAA is one of a growing number of US Government Agencies and their contractor community which have chosen ARM for project and enterprise risk management. Active Risk customers include United States Air Force, Department of Homeland Security, US Department of Energy and NASA. Active Risk Manager makes risk management simple, valuable and personal to enable organizations to identify, communicate, analyze and mitigate risks and opportunities within a single, auditable web-based system. About Active RiskActive Risk is the first Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) software provider to drive business performance by enabling organizations to manage risk more effectively. With Active Risk Manager (ARM), executives have a truly comprehensive view of their organization’s risk and opportunities, enabling them to make better-informed decisions and create a competitive advantage. ARM makes risk management simple, valuable and personal. Active Risk is the Enterprise Risk Management software provider of choice for the world’s leading companies in aerospace and defense, engineering and construction, energy and mining, government, and other industries. Customers include Bechtel, Crossrail, NASA, Rio Tinto and Saudi Aramco among others. Active Risk has offices in the UK, USA and Australia, servicing customers worldwide directly and through a growing network of partners. Active Risk is listed on the FTSE AIM Index (Stock Symbol: ARI). For further information and a detailed view of Active Risk's products and services visit www.activerisk.com  or call +44 (0)1628 582500 (EMEA/Asia Pacific), +1 703 673 9580 (Americas) or +61 2 9037 0150 (Australia). ---- ENDS ---- North America Contact: Rachel Colello, Zer0 to 5ive 773-697-7481 rachel@0to5.com  EMEA/APAC Contact: Mary Phillips/Andreina West, PR Artistry +44 (0)1491 639500 mary@pra-ltd.co.uk

2012-11-01T01:45:14Z quintiq-increases-presence-in-western-australia

Perth, Australia — 31 October 2012 — Quintiq, a leading global provider of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions, has increased its presence in Western Australia to address the state’s natural resources market growth. In view of this, the software company has relocated to a larger office in Perth to support an expanding Australian team. The new office — at Central Park, St Georges Terrace — joins 11 other Quintiq offices in ten countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America. Paul Shepherd, Director of Quintiq Australia, stated: “Quintiq Australia has expanded its Perth office to ensure the success of our projects within Western Australia’s natural resources sector.” He added: “Having established a client base in the west, we are now further dedicating resources and developing local talent to provide the best level of support possible.”  The Perth office is equipped to deliver end-to-end projects from sales through to post implementation support. The team has access to industry experts from Quintiq offices worldwide, including the company’s Global Development Centre (GDC) in Malaysia. The GDC shares Perth’s time zone and employs over 200 technical and support staff to enable the deployment of on-scope, on-budget and on-time solutions to its customers. Originally established by Managing Consultant, Dean Tsou, in January this year, the Perth office has seen growth in its pre-sales, implementation and support teams. Dean has over ten years of experience in delivering supply chain and operational planning consulting projects to both the private and public sectors. Joining the Perth team is Business Development Manager, Michael Stockbridge. Michael has eight years of experience working in the natural resources sector across Australia and Southeast Asia, with a career focused on the successful sale and deployment of efficiency and optimization technology solutions. Among the high profile companies he has worked with are BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto. Quintiq’s first Australian office was established in January 2008 in Melbourne. Since then, the Quintiq team has grown rapidly with the acquisition and support of major clients in a broad range of industries, such as Airservices Australia, Anglo American, Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT), NBN Co., Royal Flying Doctors Service, and Xstrata Coal. Over the last year the number of staff has grown by over 100% with personnel based in Brisbane and Sydney.

2012-10-17T07:36:37Z police-credit-releases-payanyone-mobile-email

Police Credit has released PayAnyone - Mobile Email a convenient and innovative new way to transact. This market-leading mobile payment technology enables Police Credit members to send payments to friends or businesses from their mobile device, simply by providing the recipient's mobile phone number or email address. Police Credit is the first credit union (mutual) to offer this mobile banking feature to its 93,000 members. Once a payment is sent, the recipient will receive an SMS or email from Police Credit containing instructions on how to collect their funds. It's a quick, secure and convenient payment option to split a cafe bill, pay money to friends, colleagues and contractors. PayAnyone - Mobile Email works with most mobile devices with an internet connection, including Android, Blackberry, iPad, iPhone, Nokia and Windows Phones. It’s also the only service which uses web based mobile banking functionality rather than requiring users to download and update software applications. PayAnyone - Mobile Email also allows the sender to cancel their payment at any time prior to funds collection. The PayAnyone - Mobile Email software was developed by Ultradata Australia, a leading provider of banking software to the mutual sector. Peter Kempster, CEO of Police Credit said: "With a member base that is highly mobile, we already have 30,000 members using mobile banking and we expect members to rapidly embrace this technology." Police Credit is a credit union serving Police, Health and Government sectors in Victoria. Police Credit is owned by its 93,000 members, and has assets exceeding $1.1 billion. For more information, visit www.policecredit.com.au/PayAnyone For Media enquiries contact Melanie HydeMarketing & Communications SpecialistPolice Credit 121 Cardigan StreetCarlton Victoria, 3053 

2012-05-24T16:17:59Z active-risk-participates-in-first-ever-world-risk-day-on-june-26-as-founding-supporter

Fairfax County, VA, May 24, 2012 – Active Risk, the first Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) solution provider to drive business performance by enabling organizations to manage risk more effectively, today announced that it is a Founding Supporter of World Risk Day. Taking place on June 26, 2012, World Risk Day is the first-ever awareness day to provide a global forum for business leaders to share best practices on how taking smarter risks drives corporate strategy, improves business confidence and grows profits. Other supporters include leading risk and project associations RIMS, IRM, MPA and AFERM. As a supporter of World Risk Day, Active Risk will be taking part in the World Risk Day Virtual Summit – a free online event consisting of a series of webinars and webcasts that will take place around the globe throughout the day. Active Risk will also contribute resources to the World Risk Day Resource Center and the World Risk Day blog. “We are a passionate supporter of World Risk Day,” commented Loren Padelford, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Active Risk. “In an economic environment that is becoming increasingly ‘risk phobic’, the first-ever World Risk Day on June 26 will bring together business leaders from around the globe to discuss how embracing risk, not avoiding it, will help meet strategic goals, drive innovation and achieve competitive advantage.” Key highlights of World Risk Day include: WorldRiskDay.com resource center → The online resource center features a consolidation of the most relevant and informative risk information from all over the world. World Risk Day blog → The World Risk Day blog will cover the hottest topics related to enterprise risk management and feature expert commentary from guest bloggers. World Risk Day benchmark survey → How well is your organization managing risk? Participants who fill out the World Risk Day benchmark survey at WorldRiskDay.com will gain access to the results for a better understanding of how their organization’s risk maturity compares to others around the globe. The survey is sponsored by Active Risk. World Risk Day Virtual Summit → The World Risk Day Virtual Summit is a free event consisting of a series of webinars and webcasts for CFOs, risk professionals and project professionals. Led by industry experts, the Summit will hit upon critical risk management issues and opportunities. To learn more about World Risk Day or to join as a supporter, please visit www.worldriskday.com or email info@worldriskday.com. About Active Risk Active Risk is the first Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) solution provider to drive business performance by allowing organizations to manage risk more effectively. With Active Risk, executives have a truly comprehensive view of their organization’s risk and opportunities, enabling them to make better-informed decisions and create a competitive advantage. Active Risk is the Enterprise Risk Management solution provider of choice for the world’s leading companies in aerospace and defense, engineering and construction, energy and mining, government, and other industries. Customers include Northrop Grumman, ALSTOM, Rio Tinto, Westinghouse, Bechtel, Leighton Construction, NASA, and EADS, among others. Active Risk has offices in the UK, USA and Australia, servicing customers worldwide directly and through a growing network of partners. Active Risk is listed on the FTSE AIM Index (Stock Symbol: ARI). For further information and a detailed view of Active Risk's products and services visit www.activerisk.com or call +44 (0)1628 582500 (EMEA/Asia Pacific), +1 703 673 9580 (Americas) or +61 2 9037 0150 (Australia). Press Contacts: EMEA/APAC Contact: Mary Phillips/Andreina West, PR Artistry Limited +44 (0)1491 639500 mary@pra-ltd.co.uk North America Contact: Rachel Colello, Zer0 to 5ive 773-697-7481 rachel@0to5.com

2012-05-23T18:15:08Z first-ever-world-risk-day-on-june-26-attracts-industry-leading-supporters

May 23, 2012, Fairfax County, VA – World Risk Day, the first-ever awareness day focused on how taking smarter risks drivescorporate strategy, improves business confidence, and grows profits, has received the support of several leading risk and project focused organizations including Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS), the Institute of Risk Management (IRM), the Association for Federal Enterprise Risk Management (AFERM), the Major Projects Association (MPA) and Active Risk. Steve Fowler, Chief Executive at the Institute of Risk Management commented, “As a world leader for enterprise risk management, the Institute of Risk Management applauds the launch of the World Risk Day initiative. By drawing attention to the value-add of well-structured risk management, World Risk Day benefits both business and the risk profession.” Taking place on June 26, 2012, World Risk Day will provide a global forum for business leaders to share insights and best practices. The day will include a Virtual Summit featuring a series of webinars focused on a range of key job functions involved in the enterprise risk management process. “Enterprise risk management is becoming a strategic imperative to companies and has direct impact on an organization’s profitability,” said Loren Padelford, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Active Risk. “We are excited to be part of a growing team of World Risk Day supporters who are elevating the conversation around risk management and setting benchmarks for the industry.” Key highlights of World Risk Day include: World Risk Day Virtual Summit The World Risk Day Virtual Summit is a free event consisting of a series of webinars and webcasts for CFOs, risk professionals and project professionals. Led by industry experts, the Summit will hit upon critical risk management issues and opportunities.WorldRiskDay.com resource center The online resource center features a consolidation of the most relevant and informative risk information from around the world.World Risk Day blog The World Risk Day blog will cover the hottest topics related to enterprise risk management and feature expert commentary from guest bloggers. World Risk Day benchmark survey How well is your organization managing risk? Participants who fill out the World Risk Day benchmark survey at WorldRiskDay.com will gain access to the results for a better understanding of how their organization’s risk maturity compares to others around the globe.To learn more about World Risk Day or to join as a supporter, please visit www.worldriskday.com or email info@worldriskday.com. About World Risk Day Held on June 26th, World Risk Day is the first-ever awareness day focused on how taking smarter risks drivescorporate strategy, improves business confidence, and grows profits. World Risk Day brings together risk management thought leaders, providing a global forum for the discussion of the latest risk management best practices, research and reports. World Risk Day is supported by leading industry organizations worldwide, including Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS), the Institute of Risk Management (IRM), the Major Projects Association, the Association for Federal Enterprise Risk Management (AFERM), and Active Risk. To learn more, please visit www.worldriskday.com. Press Contacts: North America Contact: Rachel Colello, Zer0 to 5ive 773-697-7481 rachel@0to5.com EMEA/APAC Contact: Mary Phillips/Andreina West PR Artistry Limited +44 (0)1491 639500 mary@pra-ltd.co.uk

2012-05-09T03:53:40Z myionu-announce-a-million-dollar-gps-tracking-subsidy-fund

Perth, Western Australia. May 9th 2012. GPS tracking provider, Myionu, today announced a million dollar initiative to provide subsidised GPS tracking equipment and services. The subsidy will be made available to every school and registered disabled person in Australia. Following the successful launch of Myionu, Paul Delaney says, ‘although we already provide a cost effective GPS tracking solution, we wanted to help enable every school and disabled person to have subsidised access to this technology. The subsidy (funded by Myionu), will provide up to a 40% reduction in hardware and service fees.’ The Myionu service delivers real time location based data across a range of devices and smart phones, providing detailed location mapping (which can be viewed from any PC, tablet or smart phone) and alerts in the event of specific actions; which include duress, entry or exit of pre-set boundaries, speeding, along with a range of additional options. The alerts appear on the computer screen as well as sending an automated email to any number of recipients. The purpose of providing these subsidies for schools will enable them to provide parents with the ability to access a secure portal to view the location of the school bus which their child is travelling on. From a security perspective, the school is able to limit access to only those parents who need to view this data. This also provides the school with live tracking and management tools to assist with their duty of care. For the disabled, our technology could provide additional assistance by providing live locations and a range of support alerts, for example where a person leaves or enters specific areas, such as home, work, etc. or is need of help. About Myionu. Myionu is a division of Perth based AffinityOne Pty Ltd, who have been supplying GPS tracking and security products in Australia since 2006. The family owned business has provided GPS tracking solutions to the Corporate Sector and now has expanded their product range to include this developing requirement. A recent study from ABI Research suggests that ‘GPS personal tracking devices and applications are forecast to grow with a CAGR of 40%, with both markets breaking $1 billion in 2017.’ Myionu is positioned at the forefront of this emerging market and are looking to become Australia’s leading provider within this sector.