Blount Island Command

CGI achieves successful integration of military logistics and asset management systems in planetary-scale Metaverse

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금요일, 10월 13, 2023
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The pilot involved integrating the Marine Corps Platform Integration Center (MCPIC) logistics and asset management systems with digital twins, or virtual replicas of physical assets in a simulated world environment.

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  • The pilot involved integrating the Marine Corps Platform Integration Center (MCPIC) logistics and asset management systems with digital twins, or virtual replicas of physical assets in a simulated world environment.
  • "CGI continues to break new ground as a part of our joint commitment to innovation in Defense Logistics," stated Colonel John S. Sattely, Commanding Officer, Blount Island Command.
  • "Through our partnership with CGI, we're making those capabilities a virtual reality today, and redefining what is possible in defense and defense logistics."
  • "This successful demonstration highlights powerful new opportunities to transform logistics operations and planning for the Marine Corps and beyond."

CGI Federal successfully demonstrates Microsoft Azure Orbital Cloud Access and Nokia Private 5G communications to support U.S. Marine Corps logistics

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수요일, 5월 31, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI Federal , the wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc. (NYSE: GIB; TSX: GIB.A) announced today that it successfully completed pilot testing of Microsoft Azure Orbital Cloud Access and Nokia Private 5G communications within the Marine Corps Platform Integration Center (MCPIC) systems at Blount Island Command (BIC).

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI Federal , the wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc. (NYSE: GIB; TSX: GIB.A) announced today that it successfully completed pilot testing of Microsoft Azure Orbital Cloud Access and Nokia Private 5G communications within the Marine Corps Platform Integration Center (MCPIC) systems at Blount Island Command (BIC).
  • CGI Federal is the first Microsoft global partner to deploy and demonstrate Azure Orbital Cloud Access , which enables low-latency access to the cloud from anywhere on the planet.
  • "CGI Federal continues to bring unparalleled mission-focused innovation to the MCPIC program," stated Colonel John S. Sattely, Commanding Officer, BIC.
  • "Through our collaboration with CGI Federal, we are bringing advanced connectivity with Microsoft Azure Orbital Cloud Access to ensure the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) can effectively operate anywhere their mission takes them."

KBR Continues to Fortify U.S. Military Readiness Abroad with $950M USMC Contract

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수요일, 6월 5, 2019
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KBR also won the previous 10-year contract to provide similar services to USMC Blount Island Command in 2009.

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  • KBR also won the previous 10-year contract to provide similar services to USMC Blount Island Command in 2009.
  • "KBR understands the responsibility of the USMC's prepositioning programs to the U.S. military's readiness strategy,"said Stuart Bradie, KBR President and CEO.
  • KBR is a leading readiness provider of prepositioned stock to the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army.
  • Except as required by law, KBR undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.