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2004 Press releases

• Financial Services Industry Must Collaborate to Beat Fraud
  8 December 2004
  Sharing information doesn't have to mean losing competitveness, says Detica

• Interim results announced
  23 November 2004
  Detica announces the interim results for the six month period ended 30 September 2004.

• Detica Support Recognised at Young Enterprise Surrey Awards
  18 November 2004
  An award in recognition of the work the Detica does for young people in the area.

• Bank vetting procedures alone are not enough to stop criminals intent on insider fraud
  17 November 2004
  Fraud specialist, Detica warns that stand-alone solutions will not stop organised crime.

• Compliance and Customer Service - Two Sides of the Same Coin, Asks Detica?
  11 November 2004
  Increasing regulations and improving customer service can go hand in hand.

• Safeguards Needed to Stop Rogue Traders Abusing Technology, Warns Detica
  2 November 2004
  Financial institutions risking major damage to reputation.

• Detica delivers £750,000 communications contract for Swedish Navy
  28 October 2004
  New bespoke digital radio receivers for submarine fleet.

• Fraudsters exploiting 'Window of Opportunity' before Chip & PIN comes into force, warns Detica
  13 October 2004
  Security procedures need tightening up.

• Sainsbury's Chip & Pin delays are a timely warning, says Detica
  22 September 2004
  Meeting new anti-fraud deadline could be a problem.

• Launch of new internet content security business - StreamShield Networks Limited
  16 September 2004
  New approach to internet content security with revolutionary silicon technology.

• Detica delivers first phase of DTI's national consumer helpline
  9 September 2004
  New consumer support and advice service launched ahead of schedule.

• Fear of unsolicited pornographic spam sackings becoming a reality
  27 August 2004
  Two in five British adults are so concerned about accidentally accessing porn and adult material via the Internet that they fear they could be prosecuted or lose their jobs as a result.

• Detica prescribes people portal remedy for AstraZeneca
  19 August 2004
  Detica to further enhance sales and marketing operation.

• Detica lands major deal with HM Customs & Excise
  13 August 2004
  Framework agreement offers Detica preferred supplier status for a range of IT delivery projects.

• Chip & PIN set for a bumpy ride during consumer Christmas rush
  11 August 2004
  Research reveals widespread public ignorance of new security system for shoppers.

• 'Don't put all your PINs in one basket!' - Consumer PIN-sharing undermines Chip & PIN scheme
  11 August 2004
  Research from fraud specialists Detica reveals 47% of people PIN-share.

• Detica wins new sonar design project
  5 August 2004
  Detica selected to compete for major sonar data analysis system replacement.

• Just when you thought it was safe to go back on the Internet .
  4 August 2004
  Virus fear now hampers online usage of over half of British Internet users.

• Public likely to be reassured by call for closer scrutiny of ID card development
  3 August 2004
  Detica research shows support for ID cards is high.

• Don't allow offensive material to force children off the Internet, urges Detica
  28 July 2004
  New research shows parents feel they have no choice but to ban their children from going online.

• Delivering information to 3,500 AA patrols on the move
  26 July 2004
  Detica helps implement new GPRS-based communications platform.

• Doffman to help Detica build Life Sciences division
  22 July 2004
  Expert to help key clients utilise & exploit their information.

• 2004 Annual General Meeting II
  15 July 2004
  Detica held its 2004 Annual General Meeting at the Group's head office in Guildford, Surrey at 2.00pm today.

• 2004 Annual General Meeting
  15 July 2004
  Detica held its 2004 Annual General Meeting at the Group's head office in Guildford, Surrey at 2.00pm today.

• Looming Basel II deadline underlines increasing regulatory pressure, says Detica
  15 July 2004
  Savvy organisations can reap real competitive advantage by coordinating their disparate compliance projects, says Detica.

• Detica adds to its expertise with two new senior managers
  8 July 2004
  Utilities division & Project Management Services to benefit from new hires.

• Knock-on benefits from ID cards will boost enrolment says Detica
  7 July 2004
  Incentives include, cheaper loans, protection against ID theft & convenience factors.

• Just 134 Working Days Until Basel II 'D Day'
  28 June 2004
  Don't leave it too late to meet deadline, warns Detica.

• Cognitive Testing: Fighting Insurance Fraud or Driving Away Customers?, asks Detica
  15 June 2004
  A new tool in the fight against fraudulent claims.

• Is the UK ready for the next Sarbanes-Oxley? asks Detica
  7 June 2004
  Tough new EC auditing regulations set to cause more headaches for IT managers.

• Preliminary results announced
  24 May 2004
  Detica announces the preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2004.

• Biometrics Not 100% Reliable, Warns Detica
  18 May 2004
  Crucial difference between ability to prove and ability to verify identity.

• Biometric ID Cards - Pilot Scheme Only Examines the Tip of the Iceberg
  27 April 2004
  Pilot trails to look at day to day effectiveness of scheme.

• 500th Employee Joins Detica
  26 April 2004
  Recruiting to meet demand.

• British Public Ready to Go Sci-Fi With Biometric National ID Cards
  22 April 2004
  Detica research shows 8 out of 10 in favour of ID cards.

• British Public Gives its Verdict on Top 10 Benefits of ID Cards - But Preventing Terrorism Comes Way Down the List
  22 April 2004
  Stopping fraudsters tops list.

• British Public Sceptical Over Successful Introduction of National ID Card Scheme
  22 April 2004
  New research reveals public are unwilling to pay for ID cards and have concerns over introduction of scheme.

• British Public Gives Huge 'Thumbs Up' for National ID Cards
  22 April 2004
  Civil rights arguments find little support from British public.

• Internet Bans for 200,000 Children as Parental Fears Over Offensive Content Grow
  13 April 2004
  Detica research reveals 6 out of 10 worry about child safety online.

• Freedom Of Information Act: Government Departments Need To Wake Up And Get Their Systems In Order, Says Detica
  5 April 2004
  More resources, costs & strategy involved than the Public Sector realise.

• Consumers Prepared to Vote With Their Feet for Spam & Virus-Free Internet Access
  29 March 2004
  More than 50% of population prepared to pay extra for clean internet.

• Detica Signs Soothsayer Deal
  25 March 2004
  £1m deal with Lockheed Martin.

• Detica Helps Food Watchdog to Inform Public About Harmful Toxins
  15 March 2004
  Sophisticated data analytics solution to analyse food content.

• Insurers can Reduce Costs by Paying Up, say Detica
  8 March 2004
  Lack of trust damages customer relations.

• Entering Virgin Territory: Detica Brings Industry-Leading Marketing Capability to Virgin Holidays
  2 March 2004
  Project to deliver single view of customer and automated campaigns to Virgin Holidays.

• Identity Theft - A Real Problem Or Are We Just Afraid Of Saying The 'F-Word'?
  28 February 2004
  Theft of ID is just a means to commit fraud.

• Detica Wins Sonar System Support Project for MoD
  26 February 2004
  £1M contract to deliver a more cost-effective acoustic data processing capability.

• Detica to Help DTI Create New National Consumer Helpline
  16 February 2004
  National statistics on consumer complaints.