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AWS’ Clint Crosier on Cloud’s Role in the Future of Geospatial Data Management

Cloud is the key digital revolution component that will keep companies, governments and organizations competitive and relevant in the future of geospatial IT, said Clint Crosier, director of aerospace and satellite at Amazon Web Services. In an interview with Geospatial World, Crosier discussed the symbiotic relationship of artificial intelligence and cloud technology and how their processing of data can impact civilian and government decisions that affect daily life.

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December 19, 2023, 11:17 am
in Contract Awards, News

NASA Awards $68M Cost Sharing Contract to GE Aerospace for HyTEC Phase 2

GE Aerospace landed a potential five-year, $68.1 million cost-sharing contract to participate in NASA's Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core turbofan engine project. The agency announced Friday that GE Aerospace will cover at least half of the cost of HyTEC's Phase 2 Integrated Core Technology Demonstration program for the duration of the contract, which takes effect Feb. 15, 2024.

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December 18, 2023, 11:23 am
in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, News

Liz Martin of AWS Discusses Benefits of GovCloud-Hosted USAF Aircraft Predictive Maintenance Apps

The U.S. Air Force used predictive maintenance applications enabled by artificial intelligence and data analytics to lower maintenance costs and ensure mission readiness, wrote Liz Martin, Department of Defense director at Amazon Web Services. In an article published Thursday, Martin explained the Predictive Analytics and Decision Assistant, co-developed by the Air Force and C3 AI and launched in AWS GovCloud.

The Potomac Offices Club will hold the 5th Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 21, 2024. Register now.

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December 15, 2023, 10:26 am
in Cybersecurity, News

Jacobs’ John Karabias & Adi Karisik Warn of Lack of Operational Tech Cybersecurity in US Water Sector

The U.S. water sector needs to reform its risk quantification and cybersecurity infrastructure amid rising attacks on critical infrastructure, including the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, wrote Jacobs' cybersecurity executives John Karabias and Adi Karisik. Karabias, vice president of operational technology cybersecurity, and Karisik, OT cybersecurity principal at Jacobs Global Technology, discussed in a recent column the need for operational IT defense in protecting water utilities amid evolving online threats.

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December 13, 2023, 11:07 am
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Northrop Demonstrates Motor Rocket Under SMART Program

Northrop Grumman completed a full-scale static test fire of a new solid rocket motor that was produced with materials and processes that shorten lead times by 75 percent. The event is part of the Solid Motor Annual Rocket Technology Demonstrator program, the company said Friday.

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December 11, 2023, 11:11 am
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Lockheed’s Spike NLOS Missile Undergoes Live Fire Demo Using Apache V6 Helicopter

Lockheed Martin completed a live fire demonstration of the Spike NLOS long-range, anti-tank missile system using the U.S. Apache Echo Model V6 helicopter. The company announced Thursday that the event's results clear the weapon system for airworthiness release and installation into Apache V6 units.

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December 8, 2023, 10:11 am
in Cloud, DHS, News

DHS Seeks Industry Input for Potential CISA Multi-Cloud Analytics Platform

The Department of Homeland Security is seeking industry input on the feasibility of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Advanced Analytics Platform For Machine Learning project. In a notice posted Tuesday on SAM.gov, DHS' Office of Mission and Capability Support said it is looking into industry capabilities to support the cloud services requirements of the CAP-M research and development initiative.

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December 8, 2023, 9:47 am
in Contract Awards, DOD, News

Valkyrie Wins $76M Navy Contract to Train Military Forces in 6 Countries

Valkyrie Enterprises won a five-year, $76 million contract to support the U.S. Navy Center for Surface Combat Systems Training Command. The company said Wednesday it will perform systems engineering and training analysis to serve the mission of SCSTC across the globe.

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December 8, 2023, 8:49 am
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Sidus Space Integrates NASA-Developed Flight Software Into LizzieSat Satellite

Sidus Space has installed the Autonomous Satellite Technology for Resilient Applications flight hardware and software version 1.0 on its LizzieSat satellite. The company said Thursday that it was on track to launch the satellite aboard the SpaceX Transporter 10 rocket mission in the first quarter of 2024.

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December 8, 2023, 8:25 am
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5 Companies Receive Commercial Electro-Optical Contracts From NRO; Chris Scolese Quoted

The National Reconnaissance Office awarded five companies contracts to provide commercial electro-optical capabilities to the agency. The Strategic Commercial Enhancements contracts were granted to Airbus' U.S. Space and Defense business, Albedo Space, Luxembourg-based Hydrosat, Muon Space and Turion Space, NRO announced Tuesday.

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December 6, 2023, 10:18 am
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Lockheed Martin Strives for Better Work-Life Balance With New Pleasanton Office; Maria Demaree Quoted

Lockheed Martin has converted a multi-use building in Pleasanton, California, into a new office space to cater to employees residing in nearby communities. The investment is part of Lockheed's strategy to improve work-life balance for its 4,000 personnel in the Tri-Valley area, the company said Monday.

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December 5, 2023, 10:45 am
in Artificial Intelligence, News

Carahsoft’s Tim Boltz Encourages Platform-First Approach to AI Implementation in Health IT

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being implemented in telehealth and health IT security, and medical companies need to adopt a platform-first approach to maximize their investment in the technology, said Tim Boltz, sales director at Carahsoft. In an article published Friday, Boltz provided highlights of the Becker’s Health IT + Digital Health + RCM conference in Chicago.

Technology is a vital element of healthcare services. Join the Potomac Officers Club in discussing health IT at the 2023 Healthcare Summit on Dec. 6. Registration is still open.

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December 4, 2023, 9:59 am