Growing businesses find that a server set-up provides more control over file management, sharing, back-up and security, plus efficiency when adding people.

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In the longer term, Brown hopes that contracts like the Navy and Marines' will convince others that efficiency and security go hand-in-hand.

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Security efficiency varied from venue to venue and co-ordination had been a problem.

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The conference sessions will have deliberations on various topics such as urban reforms, safety and security, energy efficiency, environment, affordable housing and e-governance.

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He says this will create regional jobs, increase resource security, reduce consumption of non-renewable resources, increase material efficiency and prevent carbon emissions and industrial waste - all on a big scale.

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In particular, we welcomed the significant contribution of the United States through USAID in supporting the development of ASEAN Single Window project, which aims to develop an integrated cross-border process for customs clearance to increase trade efficiency, trade security, and competitiveness across the region.

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Along with full-body scanners, modern-day air travellers are already used to other security measures that impede speed and efficiency, such as the removal of shoes, laptops and liquids at security checkpoints.

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