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Boeing Picks ETL Systems’ RF Tech for Inmarsat Satellite Constellation
ETL Systems will provide its radio frequency signal distribution technology for three satellites inÂ Inmarsat‘sÂ Global XpressÂ constellation. Boeing selected ETL to supply the technology for the satellite, one of which Boeing built with 89 beams and six spot beams,Â ETLÂ said Thursday. ETL’s Alto line amplifiers andÂ RF splitters/combiners are intended for GX’s ground segment, which work to distribute RF […] More
by reynolitoreso-or March 28, 2014, 6:39 am
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Siemens, Chinese Firms Sign Clean Energy Development Pact; Joe Kaeser Comments
SiemensÂ and Shanghai Electric GroupÂ have signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese utility companyÂ Huaneng Power International to further develop gas turbine, steam turbine and wind power technology. Huaneng intends to bolster its power generation efficiency and sustainability work in the area of clean energy development,Â SiemensÂ said Friday “We can look back on a long and successful partnership […] More
by reynolitoreso-or March 28, 2014, 4:48 am
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Jeff Curry Joins Deloitte’s Governance, Regulatory and Risk Strategies Practice; Kevin McGovern Comments
Jeff Curry has been appointed as a director of the governance, regulatory and risk strategies practice atÂ Deloitte to help assist the company’s banking clients regarding stress tests, enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance. Curry has more than 35 years of experience focusing on banking risk management in the public and private sectors, the company announced […] More
by Neel Mehta March 28, 2014, 12:00 am
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Level 3’s Maggie Chan Jones Selected for Colorado Diversity Council’s Leadership Award
Maggie Chan Jones, senior vice president of North America marketing at Level 3 Communications, has been chosen to receive a Most Powerful and Influential Women Award for 2014 from the Colorado Diversity Council. The award honors high-ranking female executives in various industries, L3 Communication announced Thursday. “This award highlights the positive impact female leaders can […] More
by Neel Mehta March 28, 2014, 12:00 am
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Vishal Agrawal: ICSA Labs Certifies Harris Platform to Support EHR Meaningful Use
A Harris Corp. web-based platform has been certified by ICSA Labs to help medical practices manage electronic health records and meet the federal government’s meaningful use rules. ICSA Labs assessed and validated Harris’ FusionFX patient portal system as an Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology-authorized certification body, Harris said Thursday. “The certification […] More
by Mary-Louise Hoffman March 27, 2014, 12:42 pm
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Chris Marzilli: General Dynamics, Stratosat Datacom Install South Africa Radio Telescope Antenna Setup
General Dynamics and Stratosat Datacom Ltd. have jointly installed an initial lot of radio antennas to form a telescope array in South Africa. The MeerKAT radio telescope antennas deployed in South Africa’s Karoo region are built to receive remote radio-frequency signals, General Dynamics said Thursday. MeerKAT is slated for full installation over the next three […] More
by Jay Clemens March 27, 2014, 12:40 pm
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Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies to Support NASA Intelligent Systems R&D
Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies will provide NASA‘sÂ Intelligent Systems divisionÂ with research and development services under a three-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantityÂ contract worth up to $300 million. Greenbelt, Md.-based SGT will also support the NASA division’s technology infusion on missions as part of the contract, which begins April 1, the agencyÂ said Wednesday. The R&D work will be performed at NASA’sÂ Ames Research […] More
by reynolitoreso-or March 27, 2014, 12:18 pm
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Battelle Develops Industrial Air Pollutant Detector; Dan Taylor Comments
Battelle has introduced a safety device for manufacturing and industrial facility operators to monitor hazardous airborne chemicals in the workplace. AirAlert is built to help occupational hygienists identify phosphorus and sulfur concentrations as well as detect chemical warfare agents such as nerve gas, sarin and sulfur mustard, Battelle said Wednesday. Dan Taylor, general manager for […] More
by Mary-Louise Hoffman March 27, 2014, 11:56 am
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CSC-VMware Team to Push Hybrid Cloud Brokering Tool
Computer Sciences Corp. and VMware will jointly offer customers a tool to migrate workloads between both companies’ respectiveÂ cloud computing platforms and to conduct collaborative technical training for client-facing personnel. The companies said ThursdayÂ their hybrid cloud brokering product is intended to help users operate VMware’s vCloud Hybrid ServiceÂ in conjunctionÂ withÂ CSCâ€™s BizCloud and CloudCompute through CSC’sÂ ServiceMesh Agility Platform. […] More
by reynolitoreso-or March 27, 2014, 11:55 am
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Eric Webster: Exelis-GeoMetWatch Team to Offer Weather Agencies Commercial Geo-Sounding Tech
Exelis has partnered with GeoMetWatch to develop geostationary satellite sounding instruments that would retrieve atmospheric data for weather forecasting purposes. GeoMetWatch’s partner organizations will host Exelis-made sensors on weather monitoring satellites through GeoMetWatch’s licensing agreement with the Commerce Department, GeoMetWatch said Wednesday. The Commerce Department has granted GeoMetWatch a license to operate up to six […] More
by Mary-Louise Hoffman March 27, 2014, 11:07 am
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Alan Weakley: Sterling Global Operations Grows Footprint in Iraq, Kurdistan
Sterling Global Operations is seeking to grow its oil and gas, mine clearing and other work inÂ KurdistanÂ andÂ Iraq by expanding itsÂ KurdishÂ operations center and constructing aÂ regional logistics hub. The newÂ 200,000 sq ft logistics hub near Erbil, capital of theÂ Kurdish region, will be used for equipment storage, employee training andÂ vehicle maintenance services,Â the stability operations companyÂ said Wednesday. According toÂ Alan […] More
by reynolitoreso-or March 27, 2014, 9:25 am
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Serco to Train UAE Air Traffic Controllers; David Greer Comments
Serco will continue its air navigation services for theÂ Sharjah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates, andÂ offer air traffic control personnel training,Â under a $11.6 millionÂ contract with theÂ Sharjah Civil Aviation Department. The company will also support the upgrade of the air traffic control tower and planning for a new runway,Â Serco said Wednesday. According toÂ David Greer, Serco […] More
by reynolitoreso-or March 27, 2014, 8:06 am