Our Partners

The Integrated Systems Laboratory (ISL) is part of the Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications (IIT), one of the five Institutes of NCSRD. ISL has accumulated substantial expertise and is actively involved in many areas of information technologies and telecommunications, including GIS, location-based services and mobile location based services (including journey planning), indoor and outdoor asset positioning and tracking, 3D modeling and reconstruction, intelligent information extraction and processing, multi-sensor data fusion, security of networks, software engineering with emphasis to automatically customized software, means and people via biometrics and related applications and services, as well as hybrid telecommunication and DVB networks. ISL has participated in numerous EU and nationally funded research projects under FP4, FP5, FP6 and FP7, and has acquired substantial experience both as partner and coordinator.

EXODUS S.A. is a software house with offices in Athens, Greece, with strong background in delivering complex systems and solutions in various countries over the world. Our purpose is to improve the business of those we serve, simplifying complexity to enable intelligent action. EXODUS’ main expertise exists with developing cutting edge products for the Banking Sector and Internet and Mobile Technologies.

Both products and bespoke solutions built by EXODUS, serve demanding and critical business applications and domains, covering all types of diverse sectors. From consumer banking applications, smartphones-based payment and transaction systems, augmented-reality mobile applications, large-scale and complex portals, extranets, Electronic Data Interchanges to secure cloud services, EXODUS covers a wide spread of activities by leveraging the expertise of its 130 people strong technology units that are led by expert project managers and senior consultants.

EXODUS has a strong portfolio of major customers in sectors such as Banking, Telecoms, Utilities, Business Consultancies, Media, Real Estate and Hospitality. Our solutions cover a very wide range of demanding Web and Mobile applications, including transaction heavy intranets and extranets, e-learn and e-payment, as well as customized applications pertaining to enterprise needs. In the past four years, we have expanded our scope to incorporate Mobile Applications in smart phones and tablets, covering the iOS, Android and Windows Mobile platforms. Furthermore, the company operates its internal Innovation department, which is responsible for a large number of research activities.

Our Innovation Unit manages a portfolio of initiatives that aim to pave the way for the introduction and take up of emerging technologies. Leveraging the results of strategic research activities allows us to harness untapped niches in our market sectors of interest. We excel in driving innovation in software engineering and data management to foster advances in key sectors such as: security, health, creativity and lifelong learning.

EXODUS has been awarded with the EFQM “Recognized for Excellence” award and over the years EXODUS has been included among the 20 best places to work in Greece (within the “Great Places to Work®” annual competition). EXODUS is certified with ISO:9001 for quality assurance. Our project managers are certified according to the Project Management Institute as Project Management Professionals. Finally, EXODUS is a Gold Microsoft and Oracle Partner for development and Integration works.

C.G-Smartech provides end-to-end Innovation, Strategy, R&D and Business Development consulting services. We design a tailor made business opportunity, innovative solutions and systems that efficiently leads our customers all the way to the success story especially in the following arena: Security, Safety, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Machine-to-Machine Systems (M2M), Internet of Things (IOT), Electric Vehicle (EV) and Smart City.

Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international defense electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of military and commercial aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS"), advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, airborne warning systems, ELINT systems, data links and military communications systems and radios. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing military platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial aviation applications and providing a range of support services.

ICTS UK is one of the largest subsidiaries of ICTS Europe. With a 2012 turnover in excess of €300m, the ICTS Group employs some 10,000 employees in twentyone subsidiaries across Europe, all of which are closely linked, sharing resources, information and goals. In the UK and Ireland alone, ICTS has some 2,000 employees.

In August 2013, ICTS become part of Groupe Sofinord. Despite its impressive size, Groupe Sofinord is still a family owned business, specialising in the delivery of logistics and customer services (primarily within the transport sector). ICTS experience in security service delivery dovetails very neatly with Groupe Sofinord’s portfolio and is well aligned with the Sofinord service ethos of Customer First, Teamwork and Innovation. As ICTS does not have shareholders to satisfy, company profits can be reinvested in the development and diversification of ICTS services.

The ICTS service offering is based around three board fields of operation. First is the provision, management and support of security and customer service personnel, rigorously trained in and licensed for a wide variety of disciplines. Second is the provision of innovative electronic, physical and procedural security systems, which can be used in isolation or integrated to provide a comprehensive security solution. Third is the provision of canine services – passive and pro-active detection of drugs, explosives, firearms and currency.

EMZA is the recognized leader in visual sensors – devices that integrate camera and video processing, providing actionable, timely information and coupling top-end performance with cost effective installation and operation. Our visual sensors are simple to install and operate, yet with cutting edge performance, operating flawlessly for years in harsh weather conditions around the world, and typically producing about 1 false alarm per sensor per week, performance unheard of in competing products.

The European Aviation Security Center e.V. is a non-profit research organisation specialised in research, development and innovation activities in the field of aviation security. It is an association established in 2008 by representatives of industry, public administration and science. The EASC is located at the General Aviation airport Schönhagen (EDAZ) in the German Capital region where it operates a test-bed for technologies used in security and develops training modules. EASC is dedicated to the promotion of aviation security through the establishment of new inspection and management methodologies.

EASC has an experimental test bed for technology validation at the Schönhagen airfield. Schönhagen is a small airport featuring complete terminal buildings and facilities, but no scheduled traffic. Due to these unique characteristics, it is increasingly being used for on-field validation of new devices and technologies, without interfering with strict security regulations at larger airports.

Luxembourg Findel Airport (IATA: LUX, ICAO: ELLX) is the main airport in Luxembourg. It is Luxembourg's only international airport and is the only airport in the country with a paved runway. It is located 3.25 NM (6.02 km; 3.74 mi) away from Luxembourg City. The airport is completely international as there are no other commercial airports in the country. In 2013 it handled 2,197,497 passengers. By cargo tonnage, Findel ranked as Europe's 5th busiest and the world's 28th busiest in 2010. Luxair, Luxembourg's international airline and cargo airline Cargolux have their head offices on the airport property. Luxembourg Airport has constructed a high-security zone far away from most airport activities in order to attract the business of transporting valuable goods such as art and jewels. According to Hiscox, there is a "massive demand" for such a hub for precious cargo.

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust at the University of Luxembourg specialises in a range of areas related to secure, reliable and trustworthy IT systems. The centre has over 200 employees and is active in a range of projects with partners from across the Globe. Work in FLYSEC will be undertaken by the SECAN-Lab Research Group (led by Prof Thomas Engel). With significant parts of work being conducted by the IGNITE team (a sub-group of SECAN-Lab) which is experienced in analysing human behaviour in diverse contexts such as augmented and virtual reality and cars. SECAN-Lab has excellent relations with relevant organisations in Luxembourg such as the LuxAirport, Civil Aviation Authority and the security services (including the Airport police).

Embry-Riddle Berlin is the independent European branch of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. It is organized as a GmbH (Ltd.). Main tasks are to provide bachelor and master courses for all areas in aviation, mainly aviation management courses including aviation law and politics as well as aviation security. Members of its faculty are regularly involved in respective research projects.

Epsilon International SA (EPSGR, www.epsilon.gr) is a leading GIS Technologies Organization with history since 1985. The company has an international presence with offices and companies in Cyprus, Italy, Russia and soon Munich. EPSILON has accomplished in recent years more than 200 major GIS and remote sensing projects in worldwide partnership, for instance with ESRI DE.

The company: (i) conducts original research & technology development for new products, (ii) delivers consulting services, GIS & remote sensing applications in the sectors of water, environment, information society technologies, city management & emergency, statistics, economics, digital aerial photography, mapping and in other technology & sciences sectors, (iii) is generating and offering GIS & digital products, digital maps, digital statistical databases, GIS added value s/w products, mathematical environmental s/w and models for

environmental decision-making based on multiple GIS technologies, and (iv) conducts training courses for its clients.