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Steve Comber: Leidos Health Achieves MEDITECH Certification for EHR Implementation
Leidosâ€™ healthcare business has received a MEDITECH certification to provide electronic health record implementation services for customers. Leidos Health achieved the MEDITECH 6.x READY (rapid adoption, evidence-based, advanced workflows, dedicated team and your success) status following completion of implementation projects and training sessions, Leidos said Tuesday. “READY will provide our customers with the tools needed […] More
by Jay Clemens May 28, 2014, 8:48 am
in News, Products & Service
Software AG Releases M2M Accelerator Toolkit; John Crupi Comments
Software AG has launched a suite of tools to help data analysts visualize and assess the performance of their organizations’ Internet-connected devices. The Internet of Things Solution Accelerator offering contains features for messaging, streaming analytics, in-memory processing, HTML5 dashboards and security, Software AG said Tuesday. Additionally, the package includes connectors to machine-to-machine platforms from AT&T […] More
by Mary-Louise Hoffman May 28, 2014, 7:51 am
in News, Products & Service
Systems Made Simple Wins Recompete for VETSNET Program Contract
Systems Made SimpleÂ will continue its development support work for theÂ Veterans Benefits Management System andÂ Benefits Gateway ServicesÂ program after winning a recompete for a contract. The company said ThursdayÂ it will facilitate the development, testing and standardization of theÂ Veterans Service NetworkÂ and BGS with the goal of detecting and addressing production issues. VETSNET contains applications that process compensation and […] More
by reynolitoreso-or May 28, 2014, 7:47 am
in Government Cloud, News
HP Unveils Managed Private Cloud to Host Sensitive Gov’t Data; Jeff Bergeron Comments
Hewlett-PackardÂ has introduced a new private cloud technology offering for high-security government customers, FCW reported Tuesday. Adam Mazmanian writes the Helion managed private cloud is designed to host sensitive data under the Defense Information Systems Agency‘s Level 5 authorization. Jeff Bergeron, vice president and chief technology officer for HP’s U.S. public sector, told FCW the new […] More
by Jay Clemens May 28, 2014, 7:01 am
in Cybersecurity News, News
Lockheed Extends National Cyber Range Operations Support for Five Years
Lockheed MartinÂ has received a five-year, $14 million contract to continue its operation and sustainment support for cyber operation simulations at the National Cyber Range, Nextgov reported Friday. Aliya Sternstein writes Lockheed first joined the program in 2009 and signed an $80 million contract in 2012 to operate the range. The U.S. ArmyÂ is allocating $5.6 million […] More
by reynolitoreso-or May 28, 2014, 6:50 am
in News, Products & Service
Oracle, Imagination Technologies to Bring Java to MIPS Systems; Nandini Ramani Comments
Oracle has partnered with Imagination Technologies to update Java for embedded systems, Internet of Things applications, 32-bit and 64-bit MIPS architectures and systems by utilizingÂ Imagination’s PowerVR graphics. Imagination said ThursdayÂ that bringing Java, such asÂ Oracle Java Development Kit and Oracle Java SE Embedded, toÂ MIPS32 and MIPS64 could help increase usage of Java for networking equipment, mobile […] More
by reynolitoreso-or May 28, 2014, 6:14 am
in News
John Devolites Joins Neustar as Data Services VP; Steve Edwards Comments
John Devolites, formerly general manager of TEOCO Corp., has joined Neustar Inc. as vice president of data services. Devolites will report to Steve Edwards, senior vice president of data services, and be responsible for Neustarâ€™s order management services, information services and analytics strategy, the company said Tuesday. â€œJohn has a proven track record of applying […] More
by Neel Mehta May 28, 2014, 12:00 am
in News
Unisys Stealth Wins Cybersecurity Technology Award; Rod Sapp Comments
Unisys‘Â StealthÂ product has receivedÂ TechAmerica Foundation’sÂ American Technology Award in the cybersecurity category after a panel of technology leaders and industry experts selected the offering from among 12 entrants. “At a time when cyber attacks are increasing in frequency, scale and sophistication, Stealth takes a unique approach to protecting an organization’s vital assets from increasingly sophisticated threats both […] More
by Neel Mehta May 28, 2014, 12:00 am
in News
Bechtel Managers to Keynote at PIANC World Congress
Five Bechtel officials will speak at an international ports conference next week to provide insights on port infrastructure developments in the new millennium. Walker Kimball, managing director of the companyâ€™s global infrastructure business, will lead open the 33rd PIANC World Congress plenary sessions with a keynote speech on the need for innovation to better adapt […] More
by Neel Mehta May 28, 2014, 12:00 am
in Cybersecurity News, News
NATO Adds FireEye Threat Defense Tool to Info Assurance Product Catalogue; Paul Davis Comments
NATO has added a FireEye-built threat prevention tool to the alliance’s Information Assurance Product Catalogue and certified the platform for use by member nations and partner organizations. The NIAPC vets information assurance products and packages for NATO Systems Operations Centers through three levels of assessment that determine which information classification those products can secure, FireEye […] More
by reynolitoreso-or May 27, 2014, 11:53 am
in News, Products & Service
Harris Tactical Radios Connected Soldiers to Army HQ for Demo; George Helm Comments
Harris Corp. has demonstrated its tactical radio systems for the U.S. Armyâ€™s new vehicular-based radio networking program. Soldiers connected to command headquarters through email, chat and file download services using the Falcon III AN/VRC-118 mid-tier networking vehicular radio, Harris said Tuesday. â€œThis successful demonstration represents a very important step for the Army in fielding a […] More
by Jay Clemens May 27, 2014, 10:47 am
in Industry News, News
BlackBridge Gets $20M in Funding From Canadian Banks for Satellite Development; Richard Goode Comments
BlackBridgeÂ has received $20.2 million from theÂ Bank of Montreal and the Business Development Bank of CanadaÂ to finance the development of the company’sÂ RapidEye+ satellites and the renewal of credit facilities. BlackBridgeÂ said ThursdayÂ it plans to use the funds for its geospatial productÂ expansion efforts. “We are seeking strong long-term partners as we continue to grow our business, and both […] More
by reynolitoreso-or May 27, 2014, 10:33 am