May, 09
2023
Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, Government, VAR and IT Consulting

Planet Defense LLC, the City of Jacksonville Arkansas, and Rokee LLC Partner to Develop a Groundbreaking Innovation Hub in Jacksonville, AR

JACKSONVILLE, Ark. -- Planet Defense LLC, in partnership with the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, and Rokee LLC, is pleased to announce the launch of the Smart Arkansas Innovation Hub that is now being developed in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Currently, this very important, timely and advanced technology-oriented Public-Private Partnership (P3) includes the three Founding Partners named above along with numerous public and private sector sponsors.

During the public ceremony announcing this hub's launch that was held recently, the Mayor of Jacksonville Arkansas, Jeff Elmore, stated that, "This innovation hub will be transformational for our city. We are delighted to be a part of this very timely project for Jacksonville."

Adding to the Mayor's comments, Karilyn Brown, Arkansas State Representative, further noted, "We are delighted to have this innovation hub in our region and we expect it to contribute significantly to our economic and community development efforts."

The hub's mission is to rapidly build up the entire region's infrastructure and public service capabilities by delivering a well-balanced combination of Smart City technological solutions to address existing area problems, enhanced STEM and Workforce Development initiatives, plus a wide range of economic development projects. The Smart City tech solutions provided through this P3 endeavor will initially focus on five areas: Digital Equity, Smart Health & Connected Ambulance Services, Emerging Public Safety Services, Cybersecurity, and Smart Lighting/Broadband Services.

Public and private sector sponsors supporting this pioneering project in various capacities include the City of Jacksonville, the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) and its related Virginia Smart Community Testbed (VSCT), Verizon, as well as multiple other local and regional businesses.

Dr. Indu Singh, Planet Defense's President and CEO, concluded saying, "The Smart Arkansas Innovation Hub in Jacksonville is one of the key sites in Planet Defense's national/regional model for smart city development which promotes digital equity and strengthens underserved communities. Our efforts will contribute to the growth of local and regional digital economies and deliver a wide range of benefits to minorities, senior citizens and underserved communities."

For additional details about the groundbreaking Jacksonville Arkansas Innovation Hub, please contact: Dr. Michael G. Oehler, Planet Defense's Director of Operations, at: moehler@planetdefensellc.com

For a PDF version of this press release, please see: https://www.planetdefensellc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PD-Press-Release-8-Smart-Arkansas-Innovation-Hub-Launch.pdf

ABOUT PLANET DEFENSE LLC:

Planet Defense LLC, located in North Virginia USA, specializes in consulting, engineering & training services in Cybersecurity, IT, Satellites/Telecoms, Smart & Safe Cities, & Systems Engineering. The firm supports public/private sector clients worldwide with footprints in the USA & other GCC nations. Key Planet Defense staff are world-leading experts in Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Engineering, IT, Public Safety, Science, & Technology. See: https://www.planetdefensellc.com/.

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May, 04
2023
Business, Defense and Military, Free News Articles, Government, VAR and IT Consulting

Cole Engineering Services, Inc., Awarded $500M Simulator Production OTA

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded the $500M Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainer (RVCT) Production Other Transaction Authority (OTA) award. The program originated in June 2019 with initial concept demonstrations, followed by a formal prototyping phase that included soldier evaluation to refine the fidelity and capability of the initial 19 Army ground and air platforms. The rapid fielding production phase of the RVCT program will begin deployment of the reconfigurable platforms at 14 sites over the next three to five years.

The RVCT includes aviation platforms (RVCT-A), ground platforms (RVCT-G), dismounted infantry collective maneuver training, collective gunnery training, and mission rehearsal capability. The RVCT is a mobile, transportable, modular, and scalable training capability with the minimum hardware necessary to represent form, fit, and function for Soldiers to execute collective tasks. RVCT is the first major production effort being fielded out of the Army's Synthetic Training Environment (STE) modernization priority.

"Team CESI continues to take great pride in developing and delivering systems that are easy for our Soldiers to use, and RVCT has been a tremendous example of working collaboratively with our stakeholders," said Devin Lyders, CESI Senior Vice President, Advanced Training Systems. "We place the Soldier at the center of modernization by conducting multiple formal Soldier Touch Points and more than 100 informal feedback sessions with the direct platform experts, enabling us to find the sweet spot of fidelity with virtualization, form/fit/function, and training realism."

Team CESI's RVCT solution is built upon a modular hardware architecture, which allows RVCT to replicate U.S. Army ground and air vehicles through common configuration items. The combination of high-fidelity physical and virtual control interfaces utilizes real-world system hardware and immerses the Soldier via Virtual and Augmented Reality through the Synthetic Training Environment-Information System (STE-IS) software.

"The collective efforts of RVCT stakeholders over the past few years to continue iteratively improving the platforms has been nothing less than a true collaboration success story," said Eric Carr, CESI's Program Director. "Thanks to the combined agile efforts of the Government, our industry partners, and the CESI/By Light team, we are able to deliver next-generation immersive virtual training platforms that replicate platform fidelity while delivering realistic collective unit training and mission rehearsal that simulates the complex challenges of the future operational environment."

Production of the RVCT systems is taking place at By Light's 125,000-square foot manufacturing facility in Port Orange, FL. Team CESI consists of a robust group of subcontractors and suppliers comprised of nearly 150 teammates and partners who will support the fabrication, integration, and deployment of the RVCT systems.

"Our entire Team is honored to be chosen to field this critical mission-training capability for the United States Army," said Bob Donahue, Founder and CEO of By Light, "and we look forward to continuing to support the achievement of the Army's vision for the greater Synthetic Training Environment."

About CESI:

Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, is a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training, and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds, and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications, and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator, and services provider.

Learn more at https://coleengineering.com/.

About By Light:

By Light Professional IT Services LLC, headquartered in McLean, VA, is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure, turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in the DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of government.

For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

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Apr, 19
2023
Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, Software, VAR and IT Consulting

FormFree and Brimma Tech announce partnership to expedite matching of prospective homebuyers with best-fit loan products and lenders

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Mortgage software development and solutions firm Brimma Tech (Brimma) today announced a strategic collaboration with ability-to-pay fintech FormFree®. The integration of Brimma's AI-enabled chatbot service into FormFree's Passport® mobile app will make it possible for prospective homebuyers to find their ideal loan product from the convenience of their mobile device, without the need to first complete a detailed loan application.

Passport gives consumers one place to manage their complete Financial DNA® - including assets, employment, income, public records, credit score and rent payment history - and makes it easy to securely share this information with lenders when shopping for a mortgage loan or other financial service.

Founded in 2016, Brimma is a sanctioned Solution Provider Partner for ICE Mortgage Technology® that helps mortgage lenders optimize their investments in technology through bespoke business optimization solutions. Brimma's Vallia Chat bridges the gap between the information in a lender's loan origination system (LOS) and the people who need it by allowing loan officers and consumers to ask questions and get answers in plain English.

"We're thrilled to partner with Brimma Tech to enhance our Passport mobile app with conversational interactions that expedite the matching of prospective homebuyers with best-fit loan products and the lenders that provide them," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler, who will join Brimma's advisory board as part of the deal. "Together, we can provide consumers and lenders with even more accurate and timely data to make informed lending decisions."

Said Brimma CEO Supree Periasamy, "We are excited to join forces with Brent and his team to combine FormFree's industry-leading ability-to-pay analytics with Vallia Chat's comprehensive understanding of loan underwriting guidelines and sophisticated parsing of borrower interactions. We also welcome Brent to our advisory board, where his experience will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and enhance our offerings in the financial technology space."

About Brimma Tech:

Brimma Tech is a software development company that specializes in building innovative software products, including enterprise software, web applications, and mobile apps. The company's global team of developers and engineers have expertise in a wide range of technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning. Brimma Tech works with clients across industries to leverage its broad solution catalog as well as to develop custom software solutions that meet their unique needs. Learn more: https://brimmatech.com/.

About FormFree®:

FormFree helps lenders understand credit risk like never before with its patented Passport® product, which opens doors to more inclusive credit decisioning by revealing each customer's true ability to pay (ATP®), and patent-pending Residual Knowledge Income Index™ (RIKI™), an innovative method for evaluating consumer creditworthiness based on residual income analysis. For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

Twitter: @FollowBrimma @RealFormFree

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Mar, 01
2023
Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, VAR and IT Consulting

By Light, CompTIA, and Infosec Learning Partner to Offer Work Role Training for the Cyber Workforce

MCLEAN, Va. -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC announced today it is collaborating with CompTIA and Infosec Learning LLC to offer work role training courses that increase proficiency and prepare individuals for industry certifications. By Light integrates CompTIA's eLearning content and Infosec Learning's virtual labs on its unique Imerzi™ platform (www.imerzi.com) to provide focused, hands-on training.

"Cyber is doing. By Light, CompTIA, and Infosec Learning are a perfect combination for learners who need to go beyond PowerPoint presentations and lectures," said Tim Grattan, Senior Vice President of Cyberspace Operations at By Light.

Using the NIST Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (NCWF), By Light correlates the tasks, knowledge, and skills for each work role to CompTIA's industry-leading certifications. By Light's cyberspace operators then choose among thousands of Infosec Learning virtual labs and curate those that best apply the lessons in each learning module. The result is a seamless, web-based training experience that requires students to demonstrate aptitude for a selected work role and industry certification. Courses may be self-paced or instructor-led depending on the training environment desired.

The gap between supply and demand for cyber workers in the U.S. continues to expand according to CyberSeek™, a cybersecurity workforce analytics platform. Employers posted 769,736 openings for cybersecurity positions or jobs requiring cybersecurity skills in the 12-month period that ended in September 2022. There were nearly 70,000 cyber job openings in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area for the same period. The By Light, CompTIA, and Infosec Learning partnership addresses this gap and offers a "job ready" path for those interested in building a career in cyber.

"Robust cyber defense begins with professionals who are educated, trained, and certified to understand the current threat landscape and the policies, practices, and procedures to counter those threats," said Joe Padin, Senior Vice President of U.S. Government and Commercial Sales at CompTIA. "Our joint efforts with By Light are aimed at expanding the Nation's cyber workforce."

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of the government. For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

About CompTIA:

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world's economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for unlocking the potential of the tech industry and its workforce. Learn more: https://www.comptia.org/.

About Infosec Learning

Infosec Learning provides colleges, universities, and businesses with innovative, impactful virtual labs for hands-on, personalized learning. The lab solution is an online, remote accessible laboratory environment giving students a real-world experience that provides the necessary skill-set readiness needed to perform security practitioner support. The virtual labs include step-by-step instruction and a "capture the flag" assessment feature to teach and to verify lessons learned. For more information, visit https://infoseclearning.com/.

Related link: https://www.bylight.com/

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Feb, 28
2023
Awards and Honors, Business, Free News Articles, VAR and IT Consulting

With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 149 Percent, Aligned Ranks No. 64 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Mid-Atlantic Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Aligned Technology Solutions, an IT and security service partner that provides comprehensive IT & cybersecurity solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, ranked No. 64 on Inc. magazine's fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Mid-Atlantic list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Mid-Atlantic private companies, based in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Mid-Atlantic economy's most dynamic segment - its independent small businesses.

"Aligned Technology Solutions is elated to receive this award," said Don Sauer, a co-founder of Aligned. "This is our third consecutive appearance on an Inc. 5000 Regionals list. I thank our amazing clients and talented staff for helping us reach this incredible milestone. Our employees' dedication to our mission and go-giver attitude drives our continued success. We look forward to continuing to add value to our client's lives with our best IT services and solutions."

"Our Managed Services and Managed Security clients are always telling us how much they appreciate our world-class service," said Gar Whaley, Aligned co-founder. "We're ecstatic to provide clients with top-notch service and technology solutions that elevate their strategies - helping them to grow and secure their business. We're honored to be named to the Inc. 5000 Regional rankings."

The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Mid-Atlantic region. Between 2019 and 2021, these 141 private companies had an average growth rate of 381 percent and, in 2021 alone, they added 14,439 jobs and $2.66 billion to the Mid-Atlantic region's economy. Companies based in the Richmond, Virginia and the Washington, D.C. areas had the highest growth rates overall.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Mid-Atlantic can be found at inc.com/mid-atlantic starting February 28, 2023 - including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria.

"This year's Inc. 5000 Regional winners represent one of the most exceptional and exciting lists of America's off-the-charts growth companies. They're disrupters and job creators, and all delivered an outsize impact on the economy. Remember their names and follow their lead. These are the companies you'll be hearing about for years to come," said Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. magazine.

About Aligned Technology Solutions

Aligned is an award-winning service provider that has supported organizations in leveraging and managing their technology since 2010. Businesses gain a powerful marketplace advantage when they partner with Aligned because they gain access to the latest in IT outsourcing, cybersecurity, compliance, and cloud solutions. A core belief demonstrated by the Aligned team is that all partners deserve world-class concierge care from highly skilled professionals.

Leaders that want to maximize their IT - and allow it to become a truly strategic asset to their organization - partner with Aligned. For more information, visit our Aligned Technology Solutions website or follow us @AlignedTechnologySolutions on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Learn more: https://www.myalignedit.com/

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Regionals

Methodology

The 2023 Inc. 5000 Regionals are ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2019 and 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent-not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies-as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $1 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Inc. Media

The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent.

The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.

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Feb, 17
2023
Business, Free News Articles, VAR and IT Consulting

MSP Receives High Cybersecurity Rating, Driving Small Business Protection

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Aligned Technology Solutions, an IT and security service partner that provides highly customized solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, received a nearly perfect security score from a third-party risk rating vendor on February 3, 2022, showcasing its continual commitment to a strong security posture.

Data Strategies Drive Robust Cybersecurity

Aligned uses robust data-centric strategies to drive its resiliency against threat actors. Using SecurityScorecard, a Forester New Wave leader in cyber risk ratings, Aligned ensures their company and clients are protected.

Aligned scored an A, or better, in all categories with an overall score of 99/100. The analytics it receives from SecurityScorecard provide valuable data-driven insights into areas of vulnerability and help the organization's experts better allocate resources for improved security.

Building Trust with Stakeholders

Aligned regularly evaluates its security strength to ensure systems and data are secure. A third-party analysis is essential in giving organizations a "second opinion" on their environments.

"Using a trusted third party for ratings and assessments is critical to ensure organizations are doing what they say they are doing," said Justin Weeks, Aligned VP of Cybersecurity and Compliance. "It also helps identify areas they may not have thought to look."

Using a third-party vendor to monitor risks and compliance based on unbiased data establishes peace of mind for clients and other stakeholders.

"Aligned Technology Solutions continues to make investments and improvements as part of its security journey," said Weeks. "Our security is our client's security. We take secure management of their systems seriously and build trust with them with a validated cybersecurity posture."

Boosting Cybersecurity with SecurityScorecard

SecurityScorecard gives ratings to organizations on an A-F scales (0-100 points). The tool calculates scores on the following 10 risk factors:

* Network Security

* DNS Health

* Patching Cadence

* Endpoint Security

* IP Reputation

* Application Security

* Hacker Chatter

* Information Leak

* Social Engineering

* Cubit Score

Compared to an A score, companies that receive an F rating are nearly eight times more likely to be impacted by a data breach, based on SecurityScorecard's data from over 12 million company ratings. Organizations can strengthen their cybersecurity posture and prevent costly damages by developing a plan based on the data provided by the risk rating company.

Aligned continues to invest in its cybersecurity program, innovating processes and practices to drive its security into the future.

"Aligned will continue to progress in offering world-class managed services to our clients in an exceptionally secure way," said Weeks. "We understand its importance and continue to improve, never resting on our achievements."

For more information about Aligned Technology Solutions, please contact Brittany Watson at (703) 740-8797 or email at brittany@MyAlignedIT.com.

About Aligned Technology Solutions

Since 2010, ATS has helped organizations leverage and manage technology - allowing them to confidently grow and secure their businesses. The award-winning technology service provider delivers customized and comprehensive IT solutions for IT Outsourcing, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Cloud Services and VoIP. The ATS team is committed to providing world class customer service and best-of-breed technology solutions that provide our clients competitive advantage in their marketplace. Learn more at https://www.myalignedit.com/.

Related link: https://www.myalignedit.com/

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Jan, 19
2023
Business, Free News Articles, Software, VAR and IT Consulting

Intellimedia Networks Expands its Operations into Kenya

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Intellimedia Networks, an award-winning leading provider of technology solutions for government, educational institutions, and businesses, is excited to announce the expansion of its operations into Africa with a new presence in Nairobi, Kenya. This move follows several meetings with Kenyan government officials and the Kenyan business community at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington DC on December 13-15, 2022. Intellimedia's participation in the summit was a key step in the company's mission to provide innovative technology solutions to businesses across the continent.

"We welcome the entry of Intellimedia Networks into the African market through the planned presence in Nairobi, Kenya," said Dr. Musalia Mudavadi prime cabinet secretary of the Republic of Kenya. "Intellimedia Networks' solutions fit our commitment to elevate the lives of Kenyans by creating opportunities for Kenyans to acquire new skills rapidly. Intellimedia will be warmly welcomed as a key player in a new wave of American businesses forming a base in Kenya, and as a solid partner and an enabler of high growth via emerging immersive technologies."

Intellimedia Networks' solutions encompass industry-leading interactive and VR/AR based training and education platforms, advanced content and media distribution platforms, and live event broadcasting solution". Intellimedia's solutions will be used in vocational training and education, entertainment, and education distribution, healthcare, e-commerce, and finally support a broadcasting of conferences and events that are held in Kenya.

"The focus of the Kenyan leadership team was impressive resulting in action-oriented meetings that have made it logical for us to engage in Kenya," said Mr. Darshan Sedani, President and Co-founder of Intellimedia Networks. "We are excited to support one of the strongest economies in Africa by providing results-oriented approaches at a grassroots level in our business strategy coupled with identified customer application needs in Kenya. We aim to be effective in helping Kenya attain its short-term digitization goals."

"As a member of the African diaspora, I am pleased to support accelerated growth in Kenya by providing an array of software solutions ideal for emerging nations that have a need to create a growing middle class," said Mr. Teodros Gessesse, CEO and Co-founder of Intellimedia Networks. "Our commitment is to work hard to make our solutions benefit the greatest number of Kenyans and radiate outwards into potential markets in the COMESA member countries."

The Nairobi office will provide businesses in Kenya and the surrounding region with access to Intellimedia Networks' full range of services, including design, implementation, and support. In addition to Intellimedia Networks' USA staff, several members of Intellimedia India's executive team including Mr. Joy Shah, Managing Director, Mr. Devang Ajmera, Head of Operations and Mr. Rajkumar Ramakrishnan, VP of Technology will be focused in supporting Intellimedia Networks Africa's expansion.

Additionally, the office will offer training and education programs to equip local government, educational and training institutions, and businesses with the solutions and skills they need to support and maintain the technology solutions provided by the company.

About Intellimedia Networks:

Intellimedia Networks is a leading provider of technology solutions for businesses, offering a range of services including network design, implementation, and support. The company's mission is to help businesses across the world to harness the power of technology to improve efficiency, reduce costs and drive growth.

More information: https://intellimedianetworks.com/

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Jan, 12
2023
Business, Free News Articles, Government, VAR and IT Consulting

GridBright® upgrades Oracle Network Management System (NMS) at Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (MCEC), underscoring the repeatability of GridBright’s NMS Configuration for Cooperatives

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- MCEC, an early adopter of Oracle Network Management Systems (NMS), undertook a major NMS upgrade and re-integration with core operational systems with both standard configuration and custom integration modifications to enable the efficient operations of an ever-increasing complex electric grid. GridBright, in its upgrade of Oracle NMS at MCEC, further leveraged its proven NMS Configuration for COOPS that incorporates industry best practices from over thirty utility implementations.

As a result, GridBright implemented Oracle NMS and associated integrations at MCEC in about nine months utilizing the GridBright COOP configuration.

"The GridBright team has done an excellent job. The Oracle NMS Coop configuration designed and implemented by GridBright is working great for our operations group," said MCEC project manager Gail Campbell.

"We expect utilities focus on network management systems upgrades and new implementations to increase because of the need to integrate renewables and manage increasingly costly grid threats such as cyber-attacks and natural disasters. Accelerating this will be the substantial amount of funding available from Government sources as the Nation significantly increases investment in the electric grid for sustainability and resilience," said GridBright Executive Vice President Tom Servas.

"GridBright's NMS Configuration for COOPS helps utilities implement grid improvements with both faster time to value and lower implementation costs," Servas added.

In 2022 there have been 15 weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United States, according to NOAA. Additionally, the US government plans to invest over $16 billion in energy infrastructure to build a 21st-century electrical grid in the coming years.

About GridBright®:

GridBright specializes in secure and sustainable grid systems integration. We provide a comprehensive set of utility systems strategy consulting, business case development, procurement process support, and system implementation and integration services and software solutions. Our capabilities span all domains of information and operations technologies and systems deployed in utilities across the United States.

More information: https://www.gridbright.com/

Trademarks:

Oracle, Java, and MySQL are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation.

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Nov, 18
2022
Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, Safety and Security Solutions, VAR and IT Consulting

Planet Defense LLC and Cape Fox Corporation Partner to Develop a Groundbreaking Innovation Hub in Ketchikan, Alaska

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Planet Defense LLC announced today its close partnership with Cape Fox Corporation (CFC) to develop and manage a technology Innovation Hub in Ketchikan, Alaska, starting immediately. This new project - a Public-Private Partnership - will strengthen Ketchikan's native community and local commercial businesses by providing them with emerging and smart technologies. This endeavor will particularly benefit the Alaska Native people living in the area.

This Innovation Hub will further be supported in various capacities by public and private sector partners. Ketchikan Innovation Hub will collaborate with Virginia Smart Community Testbed (VSCT), which is being supported by Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC), Stafford County in Virginia, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as well as multiple technology companies.

Todd Morgan, Cape Fox Shared Service's President of Strategy and Innovation, further noted, "The goal of this multifaceted project is to transform lives and communities in the Ketchikan, Alaska region through innovation and implementation of new technologies, plus educate and prepare a future-ready workforce capable of consistently achieving excellence. We are delighted to have partnered with Planet Defense LLC, which has many years of experience designing and implementing innovation hubs around the world."

Commenting on this very significant development, Dr. Indu Singh, Planet Defense's Director and Chairman of the Board, said, "By working with all of our strategic partners over time, including community leaders and indigenous stakeholders, we will together help support Alaska Native people while advancing that and other local/regional communities into the 21st century. As a result, these communities will be provided with easier access to smart and connected healthcare, broadband communications, new job opportunities, improved public safety using drone technologies, expanded tourism, and other tangible benefits."

For additional details about the groundbreaking Planet Defense/CFC Ketchikan, Alaska Innovation Hub, please contact: Dr. Michael G. Oehler, Planet Defense's Director of Operations, at: moehler[at]planetdefensellc.com

ABOUT PLANET DEFENSE LLC:

Planet Defense LLC, located in N. Virginia USA, specializes in consulting, engineering & training services in Cybersecurity, IT, Satellites/Telecoms, Smart & Safe Cities, & Systems Engineering. The firm supports public/private sector clients worldwide with footprints in the USA & other GCC nations. Key Planet Defense staff are world-leading experts in Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Engineering, IT, Public Safety, Science, & Technology. See: https://www.planetdefensellc.com/.

ABOUT CAPE FOX CORPORATION:

Cape Fox Corporation (CFC) was formed as part of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 & is the Alaska Native Corporation for the village of Saxman, Alaska. Today, CFC is comprised of a family of businesses divided into two distinct groups: The Federal Contracting Group based in Manassas, Virginia, & The Commercial (Tourism) Group located in Ketchikan, Alaska. Collectively, CFC & its subsidiaries specialize in Construction, Cybersecurity, Healthcare, IT, Professional Services, & Tourism. See: https://www.capefoxcorp.com/federal-contracting-group/ and https://www.capefoxcorp.com/commercial-group/.

Related link: https://www.planetdefensellc.com/

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Nov, 14
2022
Architecture, Business, Construction and Building, Free News Articles, VAR and IT Consulting

ZenTek Consultants Becomes an Autodesk Service Provider

HACKENSACK, N.J. -- ZenTek Consultants, a leading consulting firm that provides services and training for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction companies, is excited to announce it has joined the Autodesk Service Provider program.

As a specialist partner in this program, ZenTek can help AEC firms optimize their workflows, standards, and finally realize the full potential of their Autodesk technologies.

"ZenTek has decades of experience helping design firms optimize their tech, to make them more efficient and land more work," said James Coppinger, Principal at ZenTek Consultants. "By partnering with Autodesk in a way where we focus on client success, instead of selling more software, we can have a real positive impact on our client's bottom line."

For more information on our services, please visit https://zentekconsultants.net/autodesk-service-provider/.

About ZenTek Consultants:

Our mission is to help clients build their business for the future. From preliminary planning through final implementation, ZenTek brings years of technical experience to help Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing firms make best use of the technology they already own by developing, customizing, and implementing the software and workflow processes they need to become more profitable. Learn more at https://www.zentekconsultants.net/

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