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IDC Report Looks to Build Case for IoT Investment Through Education, Partnerships
A new IDC Government Insights report states that theÂ Internet of Things will helpÂ state and local governments leverage data toÂ keep pace with technology advancements in cloud, social networks, mobile and data analytics. The “IDC PlanScape: The Essentials of Internet of Things Investment for Smart Cities” reportÂ provides guidance in justifying IoT investments as government leaders work toward […] More
February 9, 2015, 11:23 am
in Industry News, News
Research and Markets: Global Aerospace Market Worth $352B by 2023
Research and MarketsÂ predicts that the global aerospace market will be worthÂ $352.5 billion within 10 yearsÂ due to changing technologies, high replacement rates, increased aircraft size and growingÂ populationÂ of high-net-worth individuals. The company said Thursday its new “Global Aerospace Market Trends and Forecast: 2014-2033” report analyzes emergingÂ trends, drivers for growth and the competitive landscape, and includes market forecasts […] More
February 9, 2015, 8:33 am
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Air Force’s 5-Year Spending Plan Outlines Tanker, UAV, Carrier, JLTV Funds
BoeingÂ could receive $15.6 billion over the next five years to fund the production of modified 767 jets for the U.S. Air Force‘s aerialÂ refueling operations, Bloomberg reported Thursday. Tony Capaccio writes that the Defense DepartmentÂ is requesting $2.95 billion for fiscal 2016, $3.22 billion for fiscal 2017 and $3.1 billion for fiscal 2018 through 2020Â for itsÂ KC-46Â tanker program. […] More
February 9, 2015, 6:13 am
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Intelsat, Kymeta Form Joint Development Program for Satellite Applications
Intelsat has partnered with Kymeta to develop the mTennaÂ metamaterials-based, Ku-band satellite tracking antenna to support the Intelsat EpicNG satellite platform scheduled to launch in 2015. “This [joint development program] is especially important as we begin to capitalize on the considerable opportunities that are opening to the sector with respect to connected mobility,”Â Stephen Spengler, Intelsat deputy […] More
February 6, 2015, 5:33 am
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Lockheed Martin, Dominion Resources Develop Remote-Mapping Smart Grid Tech
Lockheed Martin has developed a smart grid technology with Dominion Resources that works to detect and map power outages remotely and support response planning by sending relevantÂ data from the remote location. Lockheed said ThursdayÂ VirtuGridÂ combines the company’s technology and Dominion’s distribution engineering experience to help energy and utility companies manage power distribution. “VirtuGrid will help utilities […] More
February 6, 2015, 5:20 am
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Research and Markets: Military Airlift Market to See Challenge in Acquisition, Operation Costs
A newÂ Research and MarketsÂ report states that the global military airlift market will decline at a 0.43-percent compound annual growth rate through 2019 due to high acquisition and operations costs for military transport aircraft. The company said WednesdayÂ current trends in the market include the development of smaller aircraft for carrying supplies or military personnel or supporting […] More
February 6, 2015, 4:06 am
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CH2M Hill Provides Design of Pilot Bioenergy Facility in UAE; Neil Reynolds Comments
CH2MÂ HillÂ has designed a pilot bioenergy facilityÂ in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi,Â that will house research and development work by theÂ Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium. The company said WednesdayÂ theÂ Integrated Seawater Energy and Agriculture System uses a seawater-irrigated agricultural system to help researchers develop technology that produce an alternative fuel supply. Neil Reynolds, […] More
February 5, 2015, 8:40 am
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Boeing to Upgrade Minnesota’s Criminal History Data Mgmt System; Jeff Brown Comments
BoeingÂ has wonÂ a contract with the Bureau of Criminal ApprehensionÂ of Minnesota’s Department of Public SafetyÂ to build an automated system that manages access to criminal history and other criticalÂ data. The company said WednesdayÂ it will revampÂ the legacyÂ criminal history system with updatedÂ security controls, proactive monitoring and alerts, and cross-system performance metrics. “This agreement with Minnesota is a strategic investment […] More
February 5, 2015, 6:18 am
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Alan Pellegrini: Thales Eyes US Military Helicopter Market With Northrop Subcontract
ThalesÂ will provide itsÂ i-FMS200 flight management system software to Northrop GrummanÂ as part of the latter’s contract with the U.S. Army to upgrade itsÂ UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter fleet. Thales said WednesdayÂ Northrop will integrateÂ i-FMS200 into theÂ avionics mission equipment package of the Black Hawk upgrade, which will be calledÂ UHâ€‘60V. “This is a further expansion of our presence in the […] More
February 5, 2015, 5:09 am
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Ball Aerospace Radiometer to Support Solar Energy Observation; Jim Oschmann Comments
Ball Aerospace and Technologies‘Â Scripps NISTAR radiometer instrument will launch to space as part of the Deep Space Climate Observatory mission of NASA, the U.S. Air Force and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The instrument will support the DSCOVR program inÂ measuringÂ irradianceÂ on the Earth’s surface toÂ study the planet’s exchange of energyÂ with the sun, Ball said Tuesday. […] More
February 4, 2015, 9:58 am
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IBM Launches Analytics Platform for Energy & Utility Sector; Brad Gammons Comments
IBMÂ has unveiled its new cloud-based analytics offering for the energy and utility sector that works to facilitate situational awareness and data-driven decision-making for managing the energy generation-to-distribution process. The company said TuesdayÂ the IBM Insights Foundation for EnergyÂ platform combines data integration, visualization and analytics software to deliver insights on asset performance. “Utilities need flexible and comprehensive […] More
February 4, 2015, 5:22 am
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Ambit Group to Support DHS IT Investment Mgmt for $28M
The Ambit GroupÂ has received three task orders worth anÂ estimated $28 million to provide program and project management services to several agencies withinÂ the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Today reported Monday. DHS awarded the task orders viaÂ theÂ Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading-Edge Solutions II contract vehicle to facilitate efficiencies in information technology investments, the report said. […] More
February 4, 2015, 5:03 am

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