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Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure Introduces Data Analytics Software for Public Safety Agencies

A Hexagon subsidiary has developed a software that allows public sector entities to organize data and resources, assess their performance and modify their business operations. Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure said Monday the Intergraph InSightÂ platform is designed to collect data from computer-aided dispatch systems and other sources for evidence-based business reporting, analysis and decision-making purposes. Jack […] More

by Monica Jackson October 9, 2018, 3:30 am
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Aviat to Install Microwave Communications Infrastructure at Navy Training Bases

The U.S. Navy has tapped Aviat Networks for two projects related to microwave technology that will help the service branch refine communication networks at its training bases. The projects will enable personnel to exchange critical information without having to rely on leased services such as fiber-based communication lines, which are less able to support high-speed […] More

by Brenda Marie Rivers October 8, 2018, 10:53 am
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Perduco Group, Discovery Machine Receive GSA SBIR Phase III Contracts

The General Services Administration has awarded separate Small Business Innovation Research Phase III contracts to The Perduco Group and Discovery Machine to support the efforts of two different U.S. Air Force organizations. Under a $150M procurement vehicle, The Perduco Group will assist the serviceâ€™s Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation Office in developing an infrastructure roadmap […] More

by Monica Jackson October 5, 2018, 3:00 am
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SES Unveils Satellite-Based Connectivity Service for IBM Cloud Platform

SESÂ NetworksÂ has partnered with IBMÂ to help customers connect to a cloud computing platform from anywhere via a non-geostationary satellite network. Luxembourg-based SES said ThursdayÂ it will use theÂ O3b Medium Earth Orbit system to offer fiber-like connectivity services onÂ IBM Cloud to the government, maritime, aerospace and energy sectors. The partnership seeks toÂ help clients deploy cloud-based tools and applications […] More

by Peter Graham October 4, 2018, 10:25 am
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Boeing Secures $63M Navy Aircraft Restoration IDIQ

Boeing has received a one-year, $62.7M contract to remanufactureÂ F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G GrowlerÂ platforms for the U.S. Navy. The company will inspect, refurbish and repair the aircraft units, as well as perform inner wing panel modifications that comply with the service’s new design specifications and service life projections, the Defense Department said Wednesday. Naval […] More

by Brenda Marie Rivers October 4, 2018, 6:54 am
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DISA Seeks Input on Enterprise Network Support Services

The Defense Information Systems Agency is soliciting industry input on services needed to support the Defense Contracting Management Agency‘s enterprise network. Potential providers would deliver maintenance, operations, installation, security compliance, configuration control and design recommendations for the infrastructure of DCMA’s wide and local area networks, DISA said Wednesday in a FedBizOpps notice. Sought services would […] More

by Nichols Martin October 4, 2018, 6:50 am
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ACT I Lands Air Force Systems Training Support Contract; Neil Albert Quoted

Advanced Concepts and Technologies International has received a potential five-year contract to provide academic and training support to the U.S. Air Forceâ€™s 505th Training Group. The company said Wednesday it will oversee course development, instruction and execution efforts and provide mission and exercise support for government-led 505th TRG operations in Hurlburt, Fla. ACT I President […] More

by Brenda Marie Rivers October 4, 2018, 4:00 am
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US Military Buys Additional DragonFly 3D Printers From Nano Dimension

The U.S. military has purchased two moreÂ DragonFly Pro 3D printers from Israel-based additive electronics firm Nano Dimension. The multi-material additive manufacturing platform enables users to facilitate in-house prototyping or manufacturing of functional electronic units such as sensors, antennas, molded interconnect devices, circuit boards and other circuitry within a short time span, Nano Dimension said Tuesday. […] More

by Brenda Marie Rivers October 3, 2018, 4:50 am
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General Atomics Evaluates Arresting Gear Performance on Turboprop Aircraft

General Atomicsâ€™ electromagnetic systems business has completed an assessment of its Advanced Arresting Gearâ€™s performance on turboprop aircraft at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey. The company said Tuesday AAG performed over 800 roll-in and fly-in aircraft arrestments for the C-2A Greyhound, E-2C+ Hawkeye and E-2D Advanced Hawkeye planes. The arresting system also completed 400 […] More

by Monica Jackson October 3, 2018, 4:00 am
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Viasat Launches New Maritime Cybersecurity Software

Viasat has released a cybersecurity software geared to securely facilitate the transmission of critical data between ships at sea and onshore facilities. The integrated Mobile Dynamic Defense software uses a Defense in Depth model that combines multiple layers of security functions to constantly monitor and protect information in end-user devices, the company said Tuesday. MDD […] More

by Nichols Martin October 3, 2018, 3:30 am
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GSA Adds SIN Under IT Schedule 70 for Contact Center Products, Services

The General Services Administration has introduced a special item number for contact center products and services on the IT Schedule 70 acquisition vehicle. GSA said Monday the Automated Contact Center Solutions SIN allows government agencies to procure multiple offerings from pre-vetted contact center service providers through a single contract. ACCS will also support GSAâ€™s Center […] More

by Monica Jackson October 2, 2018, 7:37 am
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Carahsoft, AppGuard Partner to Distribute Endpoint Protection Across Government

Carahsoft will distribute AppGuard‘s zero trust endpoint protection software under a new partnership leveraging the former’s Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement contract with NASA. The contract allows federal and state agencies to directly access the software via Carahsoft’s public and partner reseller network, Appguard said Monday. AppGuard’s autonomous endpoint security technology uses a zero-trust approach to […] More

by Nichols Martin October 2, 2018, 5:25 am