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Pentek has launched a new suite of data recorder products for aerospace and defense customers to perform field operations in harsh environments, Military & Aerospace Electronics reported Thursday. John Keller writes the Talon RTX Rackmount data storage system is built to record up to 30 terabytes of military data at 5 gigabytes per second. The data […] More

Lockheed Martin will perform technical work and module testing on early-warning radar systems used on U.S. Navy aircraft under a $16.2 million contract, Syracuse.com reported Thursday. Mark Weiner writes the Lockheed-built AN/APY-9 radar systems will be integrated into the 75 planned E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft with the goal of detecting hostile airborne and cruise missiles. Work will occur at […] More

Thales has received an initial order for its new radio product from Dextera Global at a UK Home Office exhibition in London. The Cougar Team Radio is scheduled for release on March 31 and features a built-in GPS tool and relay mode for extended coverage through 3G and wireless connectivity in rough environments, Thales said […] More

General Electric has teamed up with Local Motors to develop a new approach to production for companies in the manufacturing industry. Through the FirstBuild open platform, the partnership plans to mine ideas from designers, builders, makers and other enthusiasts for new technologies and products, GE said Thursday. GE says those ideas will then be built, […] More

Ciber will work with the Denver public school district to update the district’s financial, procurement and business information systems. Infor’s Financial Suite is intended to give the schools visibility into business data and help produce financial and operational reports, Ciber announced Thursday. The Financial Suite includes general ledger, grant management, procurement suite, strategic sourcing, contract […] More

Vormetric has moved to further build up its data security offerings by integrating IBM’s analytics tool for identifying threats into a data security platform. IBM’s QRadar security information and event management technology has been integrated into Vormetric’s platform for users to view data access information through dashboards, reports and displays, Vormetric said Thursday. The companies […] More

A Bersin by Deloitte survey indicates companies need redraw their human resources management strategies to remain competitive as the nature of the workforce changes, Principal and Founder Josh Bersin says. “Given the radical shifts in demographics and technology, doubling down on the human capital practices of the past will not be enough to get the job done,” he said Tuesday. […] More