In 1919, the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) launched an expedition to observe a total solar eclipse in order to prove or disprove Einstein's theory of general relativity. Yes, even Einstein's theories needed independent testing.
This quarter, our biggest news is that following four years of dedication and effort, Enex is now an accredited and licensed test facility for gaming jurisdictions across all Australian States and Territories as well as New Zealand and Macau. This is a major coupe for Enex, and will support our growth locally as well as internationally.
Q2 2009 has seen Enex TestLab operating solidly out of its international offices. In Australia, Enex has been as busy as ever. The Federal Government’s controversial trial of ISP based internet content filters continues to run, with Enex providing technical consultation, test methodologies, as well as performing the testing and reporting services. Enex has been independently testing the participating providers chosen filters across a number of criteria including accuracy performance and cost. In a similar vein Enex TestLab also maintains a relationship with the Internet Industry Association (IIA) as its Accredited Test Facility (ATF) for the IIA Family Friendly Filter Scheme, testing all participating vendors products.
Enex media and publishing has also been productive this quarter. We have dusted off blade servers for a comparative review (available shortly at zdnet.com.au) as well as putting a range of workstations, virtualisation products and firewall security devices under the microscope.
China has also been a major mover for Enex globally this past quarter. The Enex TestLab (China) "TESTED" quality certification branding scheme has been established in the southern region (Guangdong province). Q2 2009 also saw the completion of negotiations to establish a facility in Hong Kong and a laboratory in Shenzhen. An MOU is being drafted and should be signed during Q3.
Enex is also performing an informal introductory and advisory role for Victorian businesses seeking to access China. In partnership with the Victorian Department for Innovation Industry and Regional Development (DIIRD) Enex helps to support Victorian businesses, providing introductions and assistance. Enex hopes to formalise this partnership during Q3 with the aim of delivering a Victorian Trade Mission to East Asia in October of this year (dubbed V-TEAM).
Lastly, Enex began trading from its UK TestLab on 1 May 2009. Located in the Technium Springboard building in Cwmbran, South Wales, the office began testing for a number of contracts with major corporations and government agencies, including: The National Archives, Messagelabs (Symantec), Becrypt Data and Mimecast. Enex is now a fully accredited test laboratory authorised for the UK Government CCT Mark scheme for claims testing and certification of security products under CESG's administration for Critical National Infrastructure and Government eSecurity. There has been a healthy interest in evaluations under this scheme.
In the coming quarter Enex UK will look towards additional accreditation under the UK CHECK Scheme for Security and Penetration testing. This will enable Enex to leverage its vast experience in IT Security and partner with HMG to perform evaluations.
Enex is still waiting for its chance to test Einstein's theory of general relativity. We have'nt yet been asked to write a methodology for something quite so groundbreaking, but we are often asked to test strange products. In the past we've done one-way encryption devices, crayons, international passports and construction cranes. And just like Einstein's theory, each of these products' credibility has been proven by independent scientific evaluation. Your business can benefit from the same rigor.
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