Simentra to support US/UK partnerships in Homeland Security

Simentra have recently been invited as part of UK delegation to a symposium organised by the British Consulate General in Los Angeles in collaboration with the University of Southern California entitled "Building US/UK partnerships for Homeland Security Solutions".

San Jose, London, Belfast, Sydney, Johannesburg 25th August 2005

Simentra Ltd, a company providing a low-risk, cost effective and fast route to the international market for early stage and venture capital backed high-growth technology firms confirmed their invitation in an exciting new initiative by both academic and government agencies and commercial clients to support the growth in the Homeland Security sector.

The forum will result in the exchange of information with leading US and UK agencies, academics and industry representatives to discuss new ways of addressing counter terrorism and the protection of the citizen.

The commercial opportunity will result in the establishment of new links to forge better collaboration between the regions and their respective technology solutions.

Simentra have direct experience of this sector having already brokered California based technology solutions into government sector in the UK in direct response to requirements for inter agency collaboration in the UK under the Civil Contingencies Act.

The symposium will further enhance the Simentra Emergency Planning practice established in 2004 as a mechanism to introduce new solutions providers to revenue opportunities in the security sector.

Gareth White, CEO Simentra commented, "The symposium is an excellent initiative to continue strengthening the relationship and understanding the USA and UK have in this sector as a result of recent threats to civilian life. The greater the collaboration between our countries and use of common platforms, the greater the business climate for continued growth in the security sector and protection of both countries citizens."

About Simentra Ltd

Simentra Ltd is an International Risk Assessment company dedicated to providing intelligent and cost effective solutions to government, private corporations and the emergency services sector. The company Charter Series offers a range of assessment, fusion and training products and services to mitigate the risks associated with modern society and business practice and prepare for associated response protocols. Simentra is a subsidiary of AssetCo PLc in the UK www.assetco.com . Simentra has offices in Belfast (Northern Ireland), London (UK), and Houston (USA).

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