Norwalk, CT – August 22, 2011 – TMC (News - Alert) today announced that TAPA, the Transported Asset Protection Association, is an Advisory Association for the M2M Evolution Conference, taking place September 13-15, 2011 in Austin, TX. TMC also announced that the co-founder of TAPA is speaking in the conference to address “Technology and the Physical Security of Goods from the Manufacturer’s Perspective.” The session brings forward the key role that technology plays in an already comprehensive, standards-based approach to improving multi-modal global cargo security and transportation.

TAPA is a worldwide coalition of manufacturers, shippers, carriers, insurers, service providers, law enforcement and government agencies concerned with the risks of criminal activity against high value cargo in the transportation supply chain.  TAPA is participating in the M2M Evolution event to help its members learn more about using the latest technology to help streamline their supply chain. 

“When you join TAPA, you’re aligning your company or organization with an internationally recognized leader in the fight against cargo crime,” said Taya Tuggle, public relations lead for TAPA Americas. “Theft of electronics, pharmaceuticals, clothing, high-end foodstuffs, auto parts, building supplies and almost any other cargo of value is a daily event in the Americas. Standards and best practices help to mitigate the risk of theft, and M2M tracking and monitoring technology plays an important role in accomplishing this.”

On September 13th, Tuggle and TAPA Co-Founder Gary Alton will share their insights on how carriers and organizations involved with the movement of high value goods are adopting standards, procedures, and technology to create strong foundations for risk mitigation and successful operations. 

Alton is the senior manager of Global Security for Applied Materials (News - Alert). Tuggle is also the logistics and compliance manager for Air and Ground World Transport.

In other sessions at the conference, TAPA will share its latest research alongside industry analysts such as Frost & Sullivan, Compass (News - Alert) Intelligence, Ovum Research and others.

“Most of the analysts covering the M2M space agree that the transportation industry is driving the growth of M2M-based technologies,” said M2M Evolution Chairperson Nikki Cuban, of OnAsset Intelligence. “We’re thrilled that TAPA is participating and sharing their expertise on the implementation of technology from the perspectives of manufacturers and shippers. The technology community has much to gain from hearing real-world feedback on GPS and sensing programs that are currently deployed today.”

TAPA AMERICAS represents one of three primary branches of TAPA worldwide – the other two being TAPA EMEA (Europe and Africa) and TAPA APAC (Asia/Pacific). These branches include chapters in South Africa and Mexico, with new chapters developing in other countries plagued by cargo crime. Each TAPA branch or chapter participates in the worldwide organization while also addressing the needs of its own regional members.

Additional information on the M2M Evolution Conference is available online, and Registration is now open.  TAPA Members are encouraged to attend, and special discounts are available for TAPA’s members.  To obtain a special promotion code, please contact TMC’s Sarah Fullilove.   Members of the media can reserve media credentials by contacting Todd Keefe at For Immediate Release PR.

About TAPA:
TAPA is a worldwide coalition of manufacturers, shippers, carriers, insurers, service providers, law enforcement and government agencies concerned with the risks of criminal activity against HVTT cargo in the transportation supply chain. TAPA members work together to prevent theft and other crimes against the transportation supply chain through the sharing of information, the development of supply chain security standards, and cooperation with government agencies. For more information, please visit www.tapaonline.org

About TMC:
TMC is a global, integrated media company that helps clients build communities in print, in person, and online. TMC publishes the Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, Unified Communications, Next Gen Mobility (premiering in September 2011) and InfoTECH Spotlight magazines. TMC is the producer of ITEXPO, the world’s leading B2B communications event. TMCnet.com, which is read by two million unique visitors each month, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. In addition, TMC runs multiple industry events: 4G Wireless Evolution; Smart Grid Summit; M2M Evolution; Cloud Communications Expo; SIP Tutorial 2.0: Bringing SIP to the Web; VIPeering; Business Video Expo; Regulatory 2.0 Workshop, DevCon5: The HTML5 Development Conference; CVx; AstriCon; StartupCamp; MSPAlliance MSPWorld and more. Visit TMC Events for a complete listing and further information. 

Media Contact:
Todd Keefe (News - Alert) 
For Immediate Release Public Relations
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