Opera Solutions Hosts Former Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff for Discussion on Technological Innovation and Cyber Terrorism

JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Opera Solutions, LLC, a global firm that applies advanced analytics to solve the Big Data challenges of many of the world's leading organizations, today hosted the second in its "Big Data Discourses," a series of discussions with private sector leaders and executives on how the explosive growth of data – and newfound ways to access and leverage that data – is revolutionizing government, business and society.

Today's event featured Mr. Michael Chertoff, former United States Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and Co-Founder of The Chertoff Group, a strategic security and risk management advisory firm.  

In his remarks, Mr. Chertoff underscored the importance of private sector technological innovation within the United States, citing advanced analytics technology, specifically, as an increasingly central component to counteracting malicious acts of terrorism both domestically and abroad.

"Innovative technology solutions have brought tremendous value in our efforts to stay ahead and combat terrorism around the world," said Mr. Chertoff. "Whether it is sorting through vast amounts of data to identify potential risk, predicting potential threats, providing quick and informed analysis to our frontline personnel, or sharing information in real time, these tools are helping to keep us safer every day."

Scott Weber, Co-Director of Opera Solutions' Government Services group, shares Mr. Chertoff's assessment. "For governments everywhere, the importance of leveraging new technologies to identify the signals embedded in Big Data flows cannot be understated," said Scott Weber, Co-Director of Opera Solutions' Government Services group. "We were honored that an individual as highly regarded and respected as Secretary Chertoff would join the conversation discussing these issues."

About Opera Solutions

Opera Solutions (www.operasolutions.com) drives rapid profit and performance improvement by delivering "Big Data Analytics As An Ongoing Service" to corporations and government. Founded in 2004, the firm today has offices in New York, Jersey City, Boston, San Diego, London, Paris, Shanghai, and New Delhi. Solutions Areas include Marketing Services, Credit and Risk Services, Global Markets Analytics, Supply Chain Services, Data Transformation Services, and Custom Solutions. Opera brings all its Solutions Areas to bear on problems facing state, local, federal, and international governments through its dedicated Government team.  The Chertoff Group currently serves as a strategic advisor to Opera Solutions.  For more information, visit Opera Solutions at www.operasolutions.com or email [email protected].

Media Contact:
Katie Smith-Adair
The Morris + King Company for Opera Solutions
212-561-7475
[email protected]

SOURCE Opera Solutions, LLC

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