1. SESM, Napoli / Roma, (Italy) Type of organisation: Private Research Organization (Finmeccanica Group) Specialising in: ICT Researches for Complex Systems More specifically: Distribute SW Applications, Monitoring and Automation, Technology Transfer Internet / Intranet / Extranet, CRM Solutions, Electronic Publishing. In-house capacity: 28 employee (25 engineers / IT specialist; 3 staff) TEWS Info Day, 31 Jan 2006, Paris

2. Potential Interest/Contribution to TEWS ICT Technologies evaluation and validation Technology Transfer activities End–user’s needs characterization Interoperable Systems requirements & specification Best practices workgroups New research and innovation strategies definition Technical dissemination management and tutoring Contact point: Mr. Nicola Iarossi, IT Innovative Solution Dep. Email: niarossi@sesm.it Tel: +39-06-4150.4991 Url: http://www.sesm.it

3. Desired Level of Cooperation Willing to participate in: SSA – –Focused on TEWS interoperability – –Including technology transfer between Mediterranean/European area and South-East Asia Countries Wish to propose SSA: JOITAS (Joint Ocean Interoperable Tsunami Allert Systems) – –Identify existing or “under Research” Interoperable Tsunami Detection & Hazard Technologies – –Evaluate strengths and weaknesses for different oceanic areas – –Disseminate best practises and relevant technologies adoption in Europe and South-East Asia – –Promote the adoption of such technologies In Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean See as well as Indian Ocean