Wednesday, September 22, 2010

• Boeing, Cathay Pacific Airways Finalize Contract for Six 777-300ERs --- SEATTLE, Sept. 22
  Posted at 11:28 AM
  Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Cathay Pacific Airways today announced the Hong Kong-based carrier has exercised existing purchase rights for six additional Boeing 777-300ERs (extended range). The six new airplanes, with an estimated value of US$1.6 billion at Boeing list prices, will increase Cathay Pacific's 777-300ER future fleet from 30 to 36. Cathay Pacific, one of the world's largest operators of the popular jetliner, also operates 12 Boeing 777-300s and five 777-200s. "Cathay Pacific is a valued long-time Boeing customer. The global reach of ... read more
• Honeywell to Present at Oppenheimer Fifth Annual Industrials Conference --- MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 22
  Posted at 11:28 AM
  Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that Roger Fradin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions, will be presenting at the Oppenheimer Fifth Annual Industrials Conference on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 from 9:30 - 10:10 a.m. EDT in New York City. A real-time audio Webcast of the presentation and related presentation materials will be posted to http://www.honeywell.com/investor prior to the presentation. The presentation materials will be in Adobe Acrobat format. A replay of the Webcast will ... read more
• NASA Selects High Schools to Compete in New Challenge --- WASHINGTON, Sept. 22
  Posted at 11:24 AM
  NASA and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Mass., have selected 24 high schools to participate in a new science, technology, engineering, and math education program. The teams will design software to program small satellites aboard the International Space Station. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) The Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, and Reorient Experimental Satellites, or SPHERES, are three volley ball-sized spherical satellites that fly inside the space station's cabin to test advanced maneuvers for spacecraft, like formation flying and autonomous ... read more
• CenTauri Solutions Awarded Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Software Development Contract --- ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 22
  Posted at 11:07 AM
  CenTauri Solutions, LLC (CenTauri) announced that it was awarded a contract from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) under its Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise ("SITE") Prime Contract. . SITE is the largest, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded by DIA to support information technology requirements across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise and the greater Intelligence Community. CenTauri was selected to provide software development support for the Reconnaissance Operations Management Environment (ROME). This is a web-enabled replacement for the ... read more
• Wall Street Warfighters Foundation Hosts Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament to Benefit Service Disabled Veterans --- NEW YORK, Sept. 22
  Posted at 10:32 AM
  The Wall Street Warfighters Foundation is hosting their inaugural "Warrior Poker - Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament" on the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on September 30, 2010 at 6:30 pm. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the Foundation which places disabled veterans in long-term professions in the financial services industry following their military service. All guests are welcome to participate in this exciting and one of kind evening. Play poker right next to your favorite ... read more
• Wren Recommends Schools Participate in National Preparedness Month to Increase Readiness for Disaster --- ATLANTA, Sept. 22
  Posted at 10:26 AM
  As part of National Preparedness Month in September, Wren has released a new Bird's Eye View advisory to help schools understand five common pitfalls in emergency planning. "Schools may always consider themselves on 'high alert' for a serious security incident such as an active shooter, especially after the violence experienced by Virginia Tech or Columbine," said Jeff Floreno, director of operations and security strategy, Wren Solutions. "However, one of the major pitfalls schools experience is not evaluating other critical risks that ... read more
• Technology, Resiliency, and Maritime Domain Awareness with Dr. Michael Bruno from Stevens Institute of Technology --- NEW YORK
  Posted at 10:08 AM
  

  As our Nation faces the long-term struggle against radical extremism in a period of persistent conflict, those responsible for Maritime Security must be prepared to conduct operations across a broad spectrum of threats and hazards. To improve preparedness and increase Maritime Domain Awareness, it is vital ... read more
• BreakingPoint's Innovative Alternative to Costly and Complex Cyber Ranges Selected as Finalist in 2010 American Security Challenge --- AUSTIN, TX
  Posted at 9:12 AM
  

  AUSTIN, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 09/22/10 -- BreakingPoint, creator of the BreakingPoint Storm Cyber Tomography Machine (CTM)™, was today named a Due Diligence Finalist in the 2010 American Security Challenge. It is the only event in the nation devoted to bringing the latest and best security technologies to market for improving U.S. homeland security. The breakthrough BreakingPoint product was recognized for unleashing Internet-scale cyber war in a controlled environment to measure the resiliency -- performance, security, and stability -- ... read more
• Inmedius® Expands S1000D Technical Publications Software & Services into China --- PITTSBURGH & BEIJING
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  

  Inmedius Inc. is pleased to announce that it has formed a strategic partnership with Techysky Ltd., one of the largest providers of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) software in China. Techysky will serve as sole agent of Inmedius’ technical publications software and service offerings for Content Management, ... read more
• All Traffic Solutions Selects Mangos for Rebranding and New Product Launch --- STATE COLLEGE, Pa. and MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 22
  Posted at 8:01 AM
  All Traffic Solutions, a leading innovator in the traffic safety market, has selected Mangos, a full service ad agency to lead the rebranding of the company and launch of its next generation, web-based solutions. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080306/AQTH073LOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080306/AQTH073LOGO) All Traffic Solutions was looking for an agency that could evolve the existing brand and create product marketing materials and messaging that could be used by its dedicated inside sales force as well as a network of independent reps. Scott ... read more
• Exacq Announces Integration With SANYO Full HD Network Surveillance Cameras --- INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 22
  Posted at 8:00 AM
  Exacq Technologies is pleased to announce the recent integration of network surveillance cameras from SANYO North America Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. to the exacqVision VMS (Video Management System) software used with exacqVision hybrid and NVR servers. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100824/DE53840LOGO ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100824/DE53840LOGO ) SANYO currently manufactures ten different IP cameras including nine Full HD (high definition) cameras. The entire line of megapixel cameras utilizes H.264 compression. Model variations include box cameras, vandal resistant domes, optical zoom-only box cameras and PTZ ... read more
• Wisconsin Hospitals Will Implement Send Word Now(R) Alert Service for Emergency Preparedness --- NEW YORK, NY
  Posted at 7:23 AM
  

  NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 09/22/10 -- Send Word Now, the leading provider of emergency notification and on-demand incident management, alerting, and response services, announced today that The Wisconsin Hospital Emergency Preparedness Program will make Send Word Now's Alert Service available to all hospitals in Wisconsin. The initiative sets a new standard for hospital management and a model for unified communications across a state-wide health care network. "We were looking for a notification system that could meet our ... read more
• Force Protection Europe Selected as Preferred Bidder for U.K. Light Protected Patrol Vehicle --- LADSON, S.C.
  Posted at 7:20 AM
  

  Force Protection Europe Ltd (FPE) an indirectly wholly owned subsidiary of Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT), a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions and provider of total life cycle support for those products, today announced that it has been selected by the United Kingdom (U.K.) ... read more
• MEADS Life Cycle Costs Significantly Lower Than Fielded Systems, With Coverage Area Eight Times Greater --- ORLANDO, Fla., MUNICH and ROME, Sept. 22
  Posted at 7:00 AM
  The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program has presented a required life cycle cost estimate to the three partner nations that proves the MEADS system design will significantly reduce the cost of ownership compared to air and missile defense systems that are currently fielded. MEADS will especially reduce operation and support (O&S) costs. Ordinarily, over two-thirds of the total cost of ownership is spent in this area, but MEADS O&S costs are about half. Savings result from ... read more
• Orbit International Corp. Receives New Order in Excess of $2.1 Million for Common Transponder Program --- HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.
  Posted at 6:00 AM
  

  Orbit International Corp. (NASDAQ: ORBT), an electronics manufacturer, systems integrator and software solution provider, today announced that its Electronics Group received an order valued at more than $2.1 million for Remote Control Units (“RCUs”) to support the ongoing Common Transponder Program (“CXP”) requirements of the U.S. ... read more
• Raytheon-Boeing Team Goes 3 for 3 During Government-Funded JAGM Testing --- WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M., Sept. 22, 2010
  Posted at 6:00 AM
  Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) completed the final of three government-sponsored firings of the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile. During the Sept. 3 test, the JAGM used its millimeter wave radar guidance system to hit a moving target at 6 kilometers (3.75 miles). The Raytheon-Boeing JAGM features a fully integrated tri-mode seeker that incorporates semiactive laser, uncooled imaging infrared and millimeter wave guidance. The weapon leverages proven components from other Raytheon and Boeing programs, such as the ... read more
• Lockheed Martin and ZyGEM Accelerate DNA Identification for Law Enforcement, Homeland Security and Defense Communities --- TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 22
  Posted at 6:00 AM
  Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and ZyGEM Corp. Ltd. today are unveiling a new DNA analysis system that has potential to transform how law enforcement, homeland security and defense communities use DNA-based identification in support of their missions. The prototype, called RapI.D.(TM), will be previewed at a 2010 Biometric Consortium Conference special session on Rapid DNA. The day-long session is sponsored by the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division. "Our law enforcement, homeland security and defense communities face a significant challenge ... read more
• EnPro Industries Acquires Manufacturer of High Performance Seals for Space, Aerospace and Nuclear Applications --- CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 22
  Posted at 5:30 AM
  EnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO) today announced the acquisition of Hydrodyne, a designer and manufacturer of machined metallic seals and other specialized components used primarily by the space, aerospace and nuclear industries. The transaction was completed for cash; terms were not disclosed. Hydrodyne will join the high-performance seals (HPS) group within EnPro's Sealing Products segment. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050825/CLTH030LOGO ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050825/CLTH030LOGO ) "This is the latest in a recent series of acquisitions that are building a stronger position for our HPS group in highly ... read more
• Ball Aerospace Contributes to Instruments for NASA/ESA Mars Mission --- BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 22
  Posted at 5:05 AM
  Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. will have a significant role on two of the five science instruments that will fly aboard the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO), a European-built spacecraft slated for launch to Mars in March 2016. The orbiter is a joint effort between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) to explore Mars in future decades. Ball Aerospace will provide the focal plane and electronics for the High Resolution Stereo Color Imager (HiSCI), and perform instrument system design ... read more
• Broadcom Announces Immediate Support for the New QZSS Satellites Launched by Japan --- PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 22
  Posted at 5:00 AM
  ION GNSS 2010 -- Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced that its single-chip global positioning system (GPS) solution for mobile devices supports the new Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) launched by Japan earlier this month. The BCM4751 solution has built-in support for QZSS and also supports additional satellite constellations including the Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS), making as many as nine additional satellites available for use in navigation. This ... read more