HP Enterprise Services has teamed with UNIT4 Business Software to host a cloud computing platform for U.K. education institutions to use software-as-a-service tools, ITProPortal.com reported Thursday. Jamie Hinks writes that HP will also deploy Virtual Private Cloud as an infrastructure-as-a-service offering. “At a time of great change for the education sector, clients are examining closely the relationships […] More

Teradata has partnered with business intelligence services provider Jaspersoft to integrate its BI functions with Teradata’s data management platforms and produce insights to guide business decision-making. Jaspersoft’s BI suite includes a tool that parses through big data sources for reporting on current and historical data, Jaspersoft said Thursday. “The growing number of data-driven businesses has […] More

A Lockheed Martin partner has been applying robotics in manufacturing work on components for the F-35 fighter jet, Popular Science reported Thursday. Kelsey Atherton writes Magellan Aerospace, a Toronto-based supplier for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, uses a robotic arm to build tails for the aircraft. The mechanical arm features a milling tool that works […] More

CenturyLink’s technology solutions unit has been selected to provide colocation services for the additional data center needed for eDiscovery company KNJ’s expansion into forensic technology services, the two companies said Thursday. Drew Leonard, vice president for colocation product management at CenturyLink, said the company will work with KNJ to address its added storage and information […] More

CH2M Hill and the Water Research Foundation have released a software tool and a set of guidelines for utility companies to measure the performance of water and wastewater infrastructure systems. The benchmark program is based on self-assessment measures found in the “Effective Utility Management Primer” and seeks to help industry achieve sustainability goals, CH2M Hill […] More

FireEye has moved to update its network security and email protection technologies through a new release of its central management offering for customers. FireEye OS 7.1 is scheduled for rollout by the end of February and works to scan links within emails and detect malicious attachments and files through the FireEye EX platform, which uses threat […] More

Grant Thornton has been awarded a contract to evaluate an Armenian government project aimed at preserving fish stock at trout farms in Lake Sevan, ARKA News Agency reported Thursday. Armenia’s government will invest up to $162 million in the trout restoration program through 2023, according to the report. The goal is to increase the commercial […] More

Elbit Systems Ltd. is highlighting its sales within the unmanned aerial systems sector in 2013, UPI reported Thursday. The Israel-based defense company built one Hermes 900 system every week and completed deliveries to customers in Israel and worldwide last year, according to the report. Elad Aharonson, general manager of Elbit System’s UAS division, told the […] More

Siemens Convergence Creators, a Siemens division based in Austria, has opened a U.S. branch in what division CEO Daniel Felicio believes is a key move in the company’s international expansion strategy. The office will be located in Los Angeles and the business will attend the Satellite 2014 in March to demonstrate its offerings, the company […] More

CH2M HILL has moved to realign its business to focus on five markets and six regions as part of a strategy to work with customers on fulfilling infrastructure requirements. The company will transition its business to energy, environment and nuclear; facilities and urban environments; transportation; and water market services, CH2M HILL said Thursday. Mike McKelvy […] More

Ashish Dhawan, enterprise for Asia head at Juniper Networks, has been named the company’s managing director for India and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, Computer World.In reported Friday. Shantheri Mallaya writes Dhawan served as interim MD for the region after Ravi Chauhan left the position in January to pursue a different business venture. The […] More

Outgoing BAE Systems Inc. President and CEO Linda Hudson spoke to technology leaders Thursday about the changes she believes would address concerns on how to develop U.S. student and professional talent in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, FedScoop reported Thursday. Dan Verton writes Hudson appeared at an Northern Virginia Technology Council event to discuss U.S. […] More