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Southampton-based Radio Tactics knows only too well the challenges facing organisations operating in forensic security. Established in 2004, the company is a specialist innovator of high tech digital intelligence and evidence gathering equipment for customers worldwide. Operating from head quarters in the UK, with further satellite branches in America and Australia, the company provides high tech, reliable solutions to the security industry, including those operating in military, law enforcement, governments and intelligence agencies. By drawing on the skill and expertise of a dedicated team, the company is also able to provide bespoke exploitation solutions that allow organisations to interrogate and interface with mobile phones, GPS and portable digital devices. These solutions enable authorised users to retrospectively gather evidence, as well as capture useful intelligence information. As advancements in technology make mobile communications more fluid, those operating in the forensic security industry face greater challenges. According to Mike Rose, Head of Marketing at Award-winning Radio Tactics, the mobile market has seen the biggest increase in demand in the last couple of years, based on rapid technological advancements. He revealed that the company is working to develop its current product range to keep up with the challenges facing its customer base, whilst also focusing on how future developments will influence new innovations: “The challenges for our customers are now much greater than they were when the company was first established, at a time when mobile technology was still very much in its infancy. In particular, advanced device capabilities and faster connectivity has seen technology-based crime become more of a threat than it was ten years ago. This has led to heightened demand for high tech digital
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intelligence and evidence gathering equipment, which is now at the forefront of crime prevention.” He added: “We work in a very fluid industry, where technology is undergoing a revolution and rapid connectivity and wider mobile usage is resulting in the emergence of more acute challenges for our customers. As a result, we have to react quickly and work proactively to develop solutions for the next generation.” Key to securing this Award is the company’s commitment to focus on the development of innovative crime prevention, evidence and intelligence gathering solutions, to meet the growing requirements of a rapidly changing market. With R&D a vital part of Radio Tactics’ future strategic vision, it comes as no surprise to learn that around two thirds of the staff are engaged in R&D functions. “A huge challenge facing authorities and organisations is ensuring technology develops at pace with the evolution of operating systems. As a company, we need to provide solutions that are efficient and effective to trace and store information securely. We also need to maintain operational excellence when dealing with existing technology so that we cater for as broader range of devices and applications as possible. This is particularly true when faced with different operating systems, such as Apple’s iOS, the Microsoft range of systems, Android and the Linux-based operating system to name just a few.” “We’re committed to providing the best possible solution to our customers, based on specific requirements. And, as mobile device storage is increasing exponentially, it means we have to develop solutions that work faster and more efficiently to capture this data and support our customer base with their objectives.” The ATHENA platform which has been developed in partnership with the US, Australian and UK military, is designed for frontline military and intelligence users. It addresses the need for