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CyPhy Works Draws In-Q-Tel Investment for Hovering Robot; Matt England Comments

In-Q-Tel has made an investment in CyPhy Works to help the Massachusetts-based robotics company further develop a robotics platform for use in intelligence missions. CyPhy Worksâ€™ hovering robot has a microfilament tether designed to provide Ethernet-based access to users and facilitate long-distance communications, IQT said Monday. â€œThe demand for mobile, persistent and reliable reconnaissance and […] More

by Jane Edwards September 23, 2015, 11:55 am
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EnterpriseDB to Help Educate Government Officials on Open Source Products; Pierre Fricke Comments

EnterpriseDB has signed up for the Coalition for Enterprise Open Source Software for Government to help educate Congress and administration officials on the value of open source systems. The company will work to promote the adoption of open source software products in the federal sector through the non-profit member organization, EnterpriseDB said Tuesday. “We’re looking […] More

by Jay Clemens September 23, 2015, 11:26 am
in News, Products & Service

Norway, Lockheed Unveil Country’s First F-35A Jet; Marillyn Hewson Comments

Lockheed MartinÂ has rolled out the first F-35A fighter jetÂ for Norway’s militaryÂ during a ceremony held in Fort Worth, Texas. Marillyn Hewson, Lockheed chairman, president and CEO, said Tuesday the F-35AÂ seeks to “provide the strengthâ€ Norway needs to address threats in the north. â€œIt is the only aircraft with adequate range, persistence, sensors and advanced communications to […] More

by Jay Clemens September 23, 2015, 11:03 am
in Government Cloud, News

Esri Gets Census Bureau Authorization for Managed Cloud Service Platform

The U.S. Census BureauÂ has given EsriÂ an authorization to provide itsÂ managed cloud service offering to federal agencies. Esri said Tuesday the designation is also certified under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program and designed to help governmentÂ agenciesÂ use ArcGIS, Esriâ€™s geographic information system, in cloud environments. According to the company, this is the first instance under […] More

by Jane Edwards September 23, 2015, 10:58 am
in Healthcare IT, News

Raytheon|Websense Report: Healthcare Industry Plagued by Cybersecurity Threats

The healthcare sector is 340 percent more likely than any other average industry to experience cybersecurity incidents and attacks, partly due to rapid adoption of electronic medical records, according to a Raytheon|Websense report. Raytheon|Websense’s “2015 Healthcare Drill-Down Report” also indicates that one in 600 attacks on health information technology systems involve sophisticated malware, the cybersecurity […] More

by Mary-Louise Hoffman September 23, 2015, 10:13 am
in Industry News, News

BitSight Report Lists Finance, Federal Govt Sectors 1-2 in Security Ratings

A report byÂ BitSight TechnologiesÂ has indicated challenges in the security performance of the energy and utilities sector while the federal government continues to be a high performer next to only theÂ financial sector. The company said Tuesday its “BitSight Insights Industry Benchmark” report for 2015 points to a drop in the security rating for energy and utilities […] More

by Anna Forrester September 23, 2015, 9:56 am
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Engility to Continue DCoE PH & TBI Program Evaluation Support; Tony Smeraglinolo Comments

EngilityÂ will continue to support the evaluation ofÂ psychological health and traumatic brain injury programs at theÂ Defense Centers of Excellence under a three-year, $31 million extension to a previously awarded contract. The company said WednesdayÂ theÂ U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity contract coversÂ technical assistance forÂ DCoE’s PH and TBI program improvement activities. Engility President and CEO Tony Smeraglinolo noted […] More

by Anna Forrester September 23, 2015, 9:55 am
in Mobility, News

DHS, Boeing Kick Off Mobile Device AI Chip Development; Vincent Sritapan Comments

Boeing has kicked off the development of a computer chip meant for the companyâ€™s Black smartphone with a $2.2 million awardÂ from the Department of Homeland Security, Nextgov reported Tuesday. Aliya Sternstein writes the chip will be designed to work on any mobile device and identify a userâ€™s characteristic gestures such as the walking style to […] More

by Jay Clemens September 23, 2015, 9:49 am
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Orbital ATK to Build Motors for ULA Atlas V, Vulcan Rockets

United Launch Alliance has selectedÂ Orbital ATKÂ as the sole provider of solid boosters for the Atlas V and Vulcan launch vehicles as part of a long-term strategic partnership between both businesses that takes effectÂ inÂ 2019. Orbital ATK said TuesdayÂ it will design and develop two new motorsÂ for the Boeing–Lockheed Martin joint venture to support both government and commercial […] More

by Anna Forrester September 23, 2015, 9:35 am
in Cybersecurity News, News

NIST Awards Cyber Tech Pilot Grants to MorphoTrust, HealthIDx, Galois

TheÂ National Institute of Standards and TechnologyÂ has awarded $3.7 million in grantsÂ to support the pilot projects ofÂ MorphoTrust USA,Â HealthIDx andÂ GaloisÂ under theÂ National Strategy for Trusted Identities in CyberspaceÂ program. NIST said MondayÂ this fourth round of grants is part of the agency’s larger efforts to ensure the security of online transactions and dataÂ privacy. “We need more â€” and better â€” […] More

by Anna Forrester September 23, 2015, 7:56 am
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Research and Markets: North America, APAC to Dominate Global Markets for Military Radar, Satellites, C4ISR Systems Through 2025

NewÂ Research and Markets reports predict Asia-Pacific and North America to dominate the global markets for military radar, satellites and command, control, computers, communications, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platforms over the next decade. Research and Markets said Monday spending on military radar tools in North America and Asia Pacific will account for at least 72 percent […] More

by Jane Edwards September 23, 2015, 7:18 am
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Lockheed Unveils New Amphibious Combat Vehicle for US Marines; Scott Greene Comments

Lockheed Martin has launched a new amphibious combat vehicleÂ as a replacement for the U.S. Marine Corpsâ€™ currentÂ amphibious assault vehicles. The company said Tuesday ACV 1.1 is an eight-wheel-drive armored platform designed to transport up to 13 passengers and has a modular design intended for the integration of communications equipment, sensors and weapon systems. â€œWe have […] More

by Jane Edwards September 23, 2015, 6:45 am