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APL Physicist Joan Hoffman: Quantum Tech Applications Could Spur Investments
Joan Hoffman, a physicist for the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, said she believes quantum computing is “still very much in its infancy†and that organizations should identify potential applications of the technology to attract funding support from investors or lawmakers, FCW reported Tuesday.
Johns Hopkins APL, DHS Test New Tech for Emergency Response Experiment
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory has partnered with the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate to conduct a nine-month field test to evaluate the use of new technologies for public safety operations.
DoD OKs Vocera Communication Tech for Air Force, Navy Healthcare Facilities
Vocera Communications secured authorization from the Department of Defense to offer a wearable medical communications platform for potential use by U.S. Air Force and Navy clinicians worldwide.
AWS Taps Pyramid Systems as Advanced Consulting Partner
Pyramid Services, a woman-owned software company, has been designated as an Advanced Consulting Partner under the Amazon Web Services partner network.
State Agencies May Need New Funding Model for Cloud; Deloitte’s Thomas Beck Quoted
Some experts say state agencies should adopt a new funding model to facilitate their migration to the cloud, GCN reported Tuesday.
Rebecca Cowen-Hirsh: DoD Should Partner With Industry to Address Perceived Satcom Terminal Challenge
Rebecca Cowen-Hirsh of Inmarsat Government has said industry could help the Department of Defense address its perceived challenges with satellite communication terminals through flexible business models and commercial technology innovation.
NASA Posts Sources Sought Notice for LISA Satellite Development Program
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is seeking potential contractors that could build three satellites for the space agency’s new Laser Interferometry Space Antenna. LISA will measure gravitational waves in space to identify new black holes and other previously unknown objects across the universe, NASA said in a statement posted Monday on FedBizOpps.Â
AWS Details How Cloud, IT Industry Can Help Agencies Manage Public Data
A top official from Amazon Web Services said using cloud solutions and coordinating information technology vendors could help local and state governments cut costs in managing data, address gaps between agencies and improve access to information, particularly for health and social services.Â
Lockheed Demos Aperture Sensor Tech on Bell Tiltrotor Aircraft
Lockheed Martin has demonstrated a pilot visual system aboard a Bell Helicopter-built V-280 Valor tiltrotor during a series of flights that occurred in Fort Worth, Texas.
New BAE Systems Vehicle Protection Sensor Offers Expanded Visibility to Military
BAE Systems has unveiled a new addition to its integrated vehicle protection system suite that offers increased visibility, situational awareness, threat warning and countermeasures to military armored vehicles and crews.