Johns Hopkins APL Explains Advantages of Deep Learning for Eye Health
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory has issued a new report describing how the medical community can apply deep learning to better diagnose eye problems.
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Tripwire to Offer Cybersecurity Platform Through AWS Public Sector Partnership
Tripwire has started to offer cybersecurity technology offerings to the government as a member of Amazon Web Services' Public Sector Partner Program. The IP360 vulnerability management platform is now available for purchase by agencies on the AWS marketplace, Tripwire said Wednesday.
Carahsoft Named in Top 500 List of IT Companies for 2019; Craig Abod Quoted
Carahsoft Technology is ranked No. 18 on CRN's list of the top 500 information technology service providers, consultants and integrators throughout North America based on revenues over the past year. The recognition marks Carahsoft's 14th consecutive year on the annual rankings, the company said Wednesday.
DHS Issues Robotic Comms Tech RFI
The Department of Homeland Security has posted a request for information on off-the-shelf technology platforms that employ a robotics architecture and could facilitate communications in border environments or missions. A FedBizOpps notice posted Monday stated the DHS science and technology directorate is interested in systems that can function to identify underground structures, obtacles, contents and potential threats at the southern U.S. border.
Boeing to Launch F-15EX Fighter Jet Variant With Hypersonic Missile Tech
Boeing is planning to introduce an F-15 fighter aircraft variant that will potentially be able to carry hypersonic weapons, National Defense Magazine reported Wednesday.
Microsoft Unveils Online Comms Security Service for Federal Political Campaigns
Microsoft has introduced a service meant to help national party committees and federal political campaigns secure online communications. The Microsoft 365 for Campaigns offering consists of multifactor authentication, advanced threat protection, data classification and security, mobile application protection and update prioritization features, the company said Wednesday.
AWS Offers Cloud for New Earthquake Simulation Tool
Amazon Web Services is providing cloud services for new software designed to help researchers simulate earthquakes to prepare cities and first responders before an event occurs.
Pivot3-Red River Partnership Aims to Help Federal Clients Adopt Hyperconverged Infrastructure
Pivot3 and Red River have launched joint offerings in a move to help federal clients manage data centers and multiple petabytes of mission data. The partnership seeks to address information technology security, manageability and resilience challenges in the government sector with hyperconverged infrastructure and hybrid cloud platforms. Pivot3 said Tuesday.
Iridium, Icom Release Handheld Satellite Radio Offering
Iridium Communications and Icom have introduced a portable satellite radio with a push-to-talk feature designed to help users communicate anywhere in the world. IC-SAT100 transmits voice communications between groups of people and features speakers that allow individuals to exchange information even in areas with high levels of ambient noise, Iridium said Monday.
Textron, Army Test Updated Shadow UAS Configuration
Textron has finished test flights of a newly configured multimission unmanned aircraft system slated to join the U.S. Army fleet sometime in 2020, Aviation International News reported Monday. Shadow's Block III tests occurred at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico over a five-week period. The configuration includes a new engine, an updated video payload from L3 Technologies' Wescam business and advanced communications technology.