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Penny Pritzker, DigitalGlobe Discuss Aerospace Workforce Strength; Robert Strain Comments
DigitalGlobe and Ball Aerospace executives have discussed with Commerce Department Secretary Penny Pritzker the issues of an aerospace workforce and commercial satellite imagery regulations during a roundtable in Denver, Colorado. DigitalGlobe CEO Jeffrey Tarr and Ball Aerospace CEO Robert Strain also updated Sec. Pritzker on how the WorldView-3 satellite could work to meet various demands, […] More
by Neel Mehta June 26, 2014, 12:00 am
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Ken Reuter, Stuart MacVean Take New Leadership Roles for URS-Backed Programs
URS Corp.Â has appointed twoÂ new leaders at UCOR in Oak Ridge and SRR at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina, Oak Ridge Today reported Thursday. UCOR, a partnership between URS and CH2M Oak Ridge LLC, hasÂ namedÂ Ken Reuter president and project manager for the URS-led cleanup of theÂ Energy Department‘s East Tennessee Technology Park, formerly K-25, in […] More
by Neel Mehta June 26, 2014, 12:00 am
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Hughes Unveils Emergency Service Suite Ahead of Hurricane Season; Tony Bardo Comments
Hughes Network SystemsÂ has released its storm preparedness system, Hughes Emergency Systems, in order to help businesses and government offices be prepared for the 2014 Atlantic Ocean hurricane season. The satellite offerings include emergency response, continuity of operations and network restorationÂ that the company intends to beÂ options for agencies and businesses to maintain broadband connectivity in the […] More
by reynolitoreso-or June 25, 2014, 1:15 pm
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Inmarsat, Spectra Group Offer Radio Comm System With UHF-VHF Adapter; Andy Start Comments
InmarsatÂ and Spectra Group UK haveÂ unveiled their jointÂ L-TAC VHF offering that uses Inmarsat’sÂ L-TAC service for satellite-connected UHF tactical radio communications and the Spectra SlingshotÂ converter and antennaÂ kit for accessÂ to the L-TAC network. The new service is intendedÂ to aidÂ during emergenciesÂ as well as combat communications by providing interoperability between radio systems used by civilian, police and military forces, Inmarsat […] More
by reynolitoreso-or June 25, 2014, 1:10 pm
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Raytheon, Falck Schmidt Forge Military Power Tech Marketing Deal; Stephen Doran Comments
Raytheon UK has partnered with Falck Schmidt Defence Systems to build and sell a portfolio of auxiliary power units and integration service offerings in the North American and European defense markets. The partnership is intended to combine Raytheon’s and Falck Schmidt’s experience in designing, manufacturing and testing integrated power systems for military use, Raytheon said […] More
by Mary-Louise Hoffman June 25, 2014, 11:45 am
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BAE Starts Work to Refresh South Korea’s F-16 Fleet; John Bean Comments
BAE SystemsÂ has started work to add new weapons and avionics systems to South Korea’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets under a two-phase foreign military sales contract awarded byÂ the U.S. Air Force. The company said Wednesday it will supplyÂ equipment and parts such as mission computers, cockpit displays, radars and sensors for 134Â KF-16C/D Block 52Â aircraft, as well […] More
by reynolitoreso-or June 25, 2014, 11:39 am
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Deloitte’s Mark Michels: Planning Key to ‘Right-Sizing’ BYOD Policies
Mark Michels, Deloitte Discovery director at Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics, said knowing the downside of bring-your-own-device programs and planning for them in advance puts organizations halfway to solving some of the greater legal challenges of smartphone technology in the workplace. â€œUnderstanding how mobile device use differs by global region, the risks un-vetted applications bring […] More
by Elizabeth Leigh June 25, 2014, 11:30 am
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ATK’s Jeff Kubacki on the CIO’s Business Responsibilities, How Leaders Set IT Strategy
(Editor’s note: this interview took place prior to ATK’s April announcement that the company would spinoff its sporting division into an independent company and merge itsÂ aerospace and defense businesses with Orbital Sciences.Â Click here to readÂ GovCon Wire’s coverage of bothÂ transactions.) As senior vice president and chief information officer at ATK, Jeff Kubacki acts as the Arlington, […] More
by reynolitoreso-or June 25, 2014, 11:16 am
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Samuel Visner: CSC Adds New Cloud-Based Cyber Services
Computer Sciences Corp. will offer three new services to enterprise and public sector customersÂ as part of the company’s work to expand its cloud cybersecurity portfolio, CSC said Tuesday. CSC’s Cloud Cybersecurity Services program works to offer tools from vendors in an effort to help customers migrate into cloud environments and the company will help manage […] More
by reynolitoreso-or June 25, 2014, 10:29 am
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Verizon Introduces “Verizon Virtual Visits” in Push to Expand Medical Access
Verizon has released their virtual platform, Verizon Virtual Visits, that will aim to expand access to medical care for patients through smartphones, tablets and computers. Verizon Virtual Visits’ goal is to provide an enterprise-class platform for health systems that will allow for patients to be seen by a physician remotely for a cold, flu, sore […] More
by reynolitoreso-or June 25, 2014, 10:01 am
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Symantec Initiates Program to Address Cybersecurity Workforce Gap
SymantecÂ has launched itsÂ Cyber Career Connection (SC3) program that aims to address the workforce gap in cybersecurity careers worldwide and to find new opportunities for adolescents and young adults not necessarily college-bound, the company said Tuesday. SC3 was announced as a Commitment to Action at the 2014 Clinton Global Initiative America event held Tuesday by Hillary […] More
by reynolitoreso-or June 25, 2014, 9:17 am
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MTSI-Supported UAS Integration Test Site Chosen as FAA Research Partner; Heather Harris Comments
A test site for unmanned aircraft systems using a safety management system developed by Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.Â is one of six partners chosen by the FederalÂ Aviation Administration to support UAS integration research. MTSI said FridayÂ the Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence & Innovation, operated by Texas A&M Universityâ€“Corpus Christi, will help FAAÂ study the safe integration […] More
by reynolitoreso-or June 25, 2014, 8:11 am