AWS Introduces Object Storage for Government, Commercial Cloud Regions
Amazon Web Services has unveiled an object-based storage designed to help government and commercial clients retain data in cloud computing environments.
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Northrop Puts Orion Launch Abort System Motor Through Hot-Fire Test
Northrop Grumman demonstrated a motor for the launch abort system of NASA's Orion spacecraft during a recent hot-fire test at a company facility in Elkton, Md.
Lockheed Presents Ergonomics Technologies at 2019 Competition
Four Lockheed Martin-sponsored teams have entered the final segment of a competition that seeks workplace safety technologies. The company said Tuesday it is among more than 20 firms presenting at the 22nd Applied Ergonomics Conference's Ergo Cup Competition. The event aims to foster discussion in the areas of ergonomics, healthcare, safety, human resources and risk management.
IDEMIA Facial Recognition Algorithm Assessed in NIST Test; Donnie Scott Quoted
The results of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Facial Recognition Vendor Test show that IDEMIA’s facial recognition algorithm was 30 percent more effective than other platforms in one-to-many image matching scenarios. NIST assessed 127 software algorithms from 39 facial recognition tech developers as part of FRVT, IDEMIA said Tuesday.
Maxar, NASA Finish Preliminary Review of Asteroid Exploration Spacecraft Design
Maxar Technologies has completed a preliminary design review of spacecraft being developed to help NASA explore the metallic 16 Psyche asteroid for the first time and gain insight into how planet Earth formed.
Merlin, Wickr Form Comms Encryption Partnership for Federal Clients
Merlin International and Wickr have formed a partnership to help federal customers protect communications and sensitive data through the use of cybersecurity technology platforms.
Booz Allen’s Shannon Fitzgerald on Digital Tools That Could Help Agencies Improve Citizen Experience
Shannon Fitzgerald, a senior vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton and head of the company’s citizen services business, said top commercial brands are adopting digital platforms and services that could be used by federal agencies to improve customer experience. Fitzgerald wrote in a Nextgov article published Monday that agencies seeking to streamline user experience should advance the use of chatbots and redesign their websites to make it easier for citizens to find the information they need.
ÂRed Hat’s Paul Smith: Federal Digital Transformation Requires Cultural Modernization
Paul Smith, senior vice president and general manager of Red Hat's public sector business, said digital transformation calls for the federal government to advance cultural modernization to support the creation of environments that encourage employee empowerment and creative thinking. Smith, a 2019 Wash100 winner, explained in a commentary piece published Monday on Federal News Network how Dev/Ops could help agencies transition away from waterfall software development in order to facilitate the development and deployment of platforms.
Boeing-Led Team Conducts Missile Defense System Dual Interceptor Test
A Boeing-led industry team and the Missile Defense Agency launched two ground-based interceptors to counter an intercontinental ballistic missile target during a test of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system. Boeing said Monday one interceptor zeroed in on the ICBM target in space and the second GBI observed the intercept before homing in on additional debris as part of the “two-shot salvo†engagement test.
Air Force Research Lab to Solicit Decision Support Algorithm R&D Proposals
The Air Force Research Laboratory plans to release in April a broad agency announcement for the research and development of algorithm-derived decision support tools for potential use across defense and intelligence agencies.