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S. Maryland Co-op Extends ICF Contract for Energy Efficiency Program; Selim Karabulut Comments
ICF InternationalÂ will continue to supportÂ theÂ Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative in theÂ implementationÂ of its energy efficiency programs under a three-year contract extension worth at least $16 million. The company said Wednesday it will alsoÂ launch a new multifamily and commercial midstream lighting program as part of SMECO’s efforts under theÂ EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act. “ICF has supported the design […] More
January 23, 2015, 5:18 am
in Executive Spotlight, Featured, General, News
Richard Montoni: Maximus Eyes Geographic Expansion, Diversity, Partnerships
Maximus CEO Richard MontoniÂ has told aÂ PwC survey that the company’s growth is geared toward geographic expansion as it works to strengthenÂ its focus on its health and human services portfolio. “We believe that focus allows you to differentiate yourself in the marketplace and to achieve things that other folks who are very diversified can’t,” heÂ said in […] More
January 22, 2015, 12:25 pm
in News, Products & Service
Boeing Installs Prototypes of Upgraded B-52 Weapons Bay Launcher; Mike Houk Comments
BoeingÂ has completed the installation ofÂ anÂ upgradedÂ weapons bay launcher for theÂ B-52 bomber aircraft to build upÂ the mission flexibility and weapons carriage capacity of the U.S. Air ForceÂ fleet. The company said WednesdayÂ it used aÂ conventional rotary launcher to enableÂ the aircraft to carry more GPS-guided weapons in the weapons bay instead of on the wing pylons. Flying the B-52 without […] More
January 22, 2015, 10:23 am
in News, Products & Service
Lockheed Delivers 1st Automated Avionics Test System for Navy; Randy Core Comments
Lockheed MartinÂ has provided the U.S. Navy with the first electronic Consolidated Automated Support System that works to troubleshoot and fix the avionicÂ components of the service’sÂ aircraft fleet. The NavyÂ can use eCASS, whichÂ will be deployedÂ at aircraft intermediate maintenance depots and aboard aircraft carriers, toÂ test the fleet’s operational readiness, Lockheed said Wednesday. Randy Core, director of enterprise test […] More
January 22, 2015, 9:59 am
in Industry News, News
Software AG’s Donald Fisher: Lower Oil Prices to Drive 2015 Energy Industry Activity
Software AG predicts that the digital energyÂ industry will see increased merger activity and adoption of Internet of Things technologies in 2015 due to continually changing oil prices. “Oil prices will be the overriding concern next year and may dictate everything we see going forward,”Â Donald Fisher, senior director of energy solutions at Software AG,Â said Wednesday. He […] More
January 22, 2015, 3:27 am
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Todd Wager: Parsons Prime in Canada Transportation Mgmt System Upgrade
ParsonsÂ has won a 10-year contract to upgradeÂ the traffic signal control system ofÂ the city ofÂ Mississauga in Ontario, Canada, with theÂ Advanced Transportation Management System platform and provide associated services, software and hardware. The company said MondayÂ it will leverage the transportation capabilities of its Delcan subsidiary as it designs, develops, installs and testsÂ ATMS as the program’s prime contractor. […] More
January 21, 2015, 8:11 am
in C4ISR News, Featured, General, News
Dwight Hunsicker: Globecomm to Offer Inmarsat’s Global Xpress to US Gov’t Buyers
Inmarsat GovernmentÂ — a wholly-ownedÂ subsidiary of the British satellite services firm —Â andÂ Globecomm SystemsÂ have partnered to provide U.S. government customers with the Global Xpress Ka-band data service asÂ part ofÂ a subscription services agreement. Inmarsat GovernmentÂ said TuesdayÂ it designed Global Xpress to interoperate with the military’s Wideband Global Satellite system. “We are pleased to add Global Xpress to our service […] More
January 21, 2015, 7:18 am
in Industry News, News
MarketsandMarkets: Air Traffic Control Equipment Market to Hit $5B by 2020
A newÂ MarketsandMarketsÂ report predicts that the market for air traffic control equipment will be worth $5.52 billion by 2020 through a compound annual growth rate of 4.82 percent as air traffic continues to rise. The market research firm saidÂ ThursdayÂ the growth in demand for air traffic control equipment is due to airport expansions resulting from increased aircraft […] More
January 16, 2015, 11:05 am
in Featured, General, Healthcare IT, News
Andy Maner: Oregon College a ‘Building Block’ for IBM-Epic Military EHR Bid Team
Leaders fromÂ IBMÂ and EpicÂ visitedÂ Oregon Health & Science University to evaluateÂ how the school could supportÂ theÂ consortium’sÂ bid for a multibillion dollarÂ contract to modernize the Defense Department‘s healthcare management systems, the Portland Business Journal reported Thursday. Elizabeth Hayes writesÂ the university’s simulation centerÂ could serve as a training facility for DoD can practice protocolsÂ for the future electronic health record system if the […] More
January 16, 2015, 10:27 am
in Industry News, News
Ray Mabus, Mark Welsh: Lockheed’s F-35 to Meet Initial Combat Readiness Schedule
Military officials say the Lockheed Martin F-35 program is on schedule to meet U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air ForceÂ targetsÂ for initial combat readiness, Reuters reported Thursday. Andrea Shalal writes that U.S.Â Navy Secretary Ray Mabus andÂ Air ForceÂ Chief of Staff Gen. Mark WelshÂ have both saidÂ that they are confident the fighter jets will be readyÂ by their respective July […] More
January 16, 2015, 5:37 am
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Arrow Offers CenturyLink Cloud for Resale; Dee Dee Lear, Blake Wetzel Comment
CenturyLink‘s cloud platform is now available to managed service providers, independent software vendors and other resellersÂ in the U.S. and Canada via Arrow Electronics‘ ArrowSphere cloud services marketplace. “Solution providers, MSPs and ISVs … are now able to utilize CenturyLink Cloud global services for building public, private and hybrid cloud solutions for their business, government and […] More
January 15, 2015, 10:37 am
in Industry News, News
Research and Markets: Demand for Battlefield Mgmt Systems to Continue Rise
A newÂ Research and MarketsÂ report states that the global market for battlefield management systems will see steady adoption through 2018 to achieve a compound annual growth rate of 4 percent. The firm said WednesdayÂ military and defense organizations are usingÂ battlefield management systems to limit the risk of friendly fire and controlÂ combat situations. According to the report, these […] More
January 15, 2015, 10:36 am

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