"There were serious shortcomings in our systems and controls and also in the integrity of a small group of our employees, " Sir Philip said in a statement.
With the acquisition of Vista Controls Systems, Corp.
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Ms. Abernathy noted that aside from the unexpected height of the storm surge, Christie's was well prepared for Sandy, with generators on the roof that kept the security systems and climate controls up and running through the storm.
But opening information systems without the necessary controls opens up the organization to significant vulnerability.
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Madison Square Garden is controlled by the Dolan family, which also controls Cablevision Systems Corp.
Most of newer car-electronics systems permit access to controls through a touch screen.
Until about three years ago, the only places to find MEMS at work were in automotive airbag systems, industrial process controls, inkjet printers and projectors and displays.
"Microsoft seems to envision a world in which one giant company not only controls the systems that drive most computers around the world but also the security that protects those computers from viruses and other online threats, " the advert said.
They then failed to update controls and other systems that were already weak, the lawsuit says.
In addition, the tech advances made control systems less expensive and sophisticated controls became available in machine tools that cost tens of thousands instead of millions.
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In Nasdaq's discussions with the SEC, issues include Nasdaq's alleged lack of controls over its systems, sanctions the agency might demand, and steps Nasdaq will be required to take to prevent future errors, people close to the discussions said.
Or it is a complete failure of internal controls and risk management systems, which means general management failed big time, too.
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The new Long Island City facility is being built from the ground up with state-of-the-art security systems, fire protection and climate controls.
Some engines also contain onboard foam systems, so there will be controls to control the flow of foam concentrate into the discharges.
All of our systems have a range of access controls that can be used to limit who can see or copy what.
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Instead, we rely on a patchwork of authorities, largely derived from our role as a banking supervisor, as well as on moral suasion, to help ensure that the various payment and settlement systems have the necessary procedures and controls in place to manage the risks they face.
They are further required to establish effective internal controls for monitoring state retirement systems.
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The impending expiration of this tax benefit could be the final incentive needed for companies to reinvest in their climate control systems, and if so, Johnson Controls will be a key beneficiary of this trend.
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The technologies that have unlocked this abundance are the familiar fruits of our era: better materials engineering, sensors, controls, and information-related systems that radically improve all operations.
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An analysis of CECONY internal control processes and systems showed that there were breakdowns in the controls and that these breakdowns provided opportunities for the arrestees to perpetrate fraud.
The Z-Base systems can be programmed to respond to most remote controls, so a TV remote...or cable box remote...or satellite receiver remote...can control volume, mute, power and input functions.
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Some corporations have taken advantage of this, linking ERP systems to Citi and providing the corporate treasury with powerful controls.
Rockwell will be producing the backbone communications, cockpit displays, pilot controls, weather radar and collision-avoidance systems for an estimated 1, 775 Dreamliners.
In January 2013, Johnson Controls unveiled a new range of luxury interior systems to address the growing demand for luxury vehicles, particularly in China.
Nonetheless, Microsoft, which still controls more than 91% of desktop operating systems, wants to ensure that if Dell emerges stronger, Windows will still be at the center of the hardware.
Until recently, building automation, lighting controls, fire safety and other base building systems were designed and deployed to support a single building service and operated independently on proprietary network and cables.
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Lithium ion battery maker A123 Systems today said it has sold its automotive business to Johnson Controls and is filing for bankruptcy protection.
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Both the Switzerland-based Basel Committee on Banking Supervision1 (BCBS) and the Financial Services Authority2 (FSA) in the UK have recently made it clear that when relying on manual processes, desktop applications or key internal data flow systems such as spreadsheets, banks and insurers should have effective controls in place that are consistently applied to manage risks around incorrect, false or even fraudulent data.
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As adaptive cruise controls, self-parking options and automated-braking systems gradually become more capable and widespread, it is not a big leap to full autonomous control.
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