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RTI Announces Seventh ConnextCon 2021: Preparing for an Autonomous Future

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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ConnextCon 2021 is the worlds largest gathering of RTI customers, software architects, and developers of autonomous systems.

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  • ConnextCon 2021 is the worlds largest gathering of RTI customers, software architects, and developers of autonomous systems.
  • The two-day virtual event will feature hands-on workshops, real-world use cases, market insights from RTI executives, expert technical guidance, and customers discussing implementations of RTI Connext with interactive demos.
  • ConnextCon 2021 will explore how companies can prepare for a fully autonomous future, including how to address challenges ranging from connectivity and mobility to security and safety certification.
  • Our ConnextCon offers collaboration, networking, and innovative sharing for those who use RTI Connext to drive powerful and meaningful change in the world.

Former National Defense University Chancellor and Retired Navy Rear Admiral Dr. Jan Hamby Joins Ligado Networks Board

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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RESTON, Va., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ligado Networks today announced highly decorated naval officer and former chancellor of the College of Information and Cyberspace at National Defense University Dr. Janice M. "Jan" Hamby has joined its Board.

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  • RESTON, Va., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ligado Networks today announced highly decorated naval officer and former chancellor of the College of Information and Cyberspace at National Defense University Dr. Janice M. "Jan" Hamby has joined its Board.
  • During her esteemed military career, Rear Admiral Hamby (USN-Ret.)
  • She currently leads Fair Winds Consulting, LLC, providing project-based consulting and speaking services on issues like cyberspace, education, leadership, and diversity.
  • "We are excited to welcome Rear Adm. Hamby to the Ligado board," Ligado Board Chairman Ivan Seidenberg said.

Exostar Powers Secure, Compliant B2B Collaboration with the Introduction of Exostar Secure Access for Microsoft 365

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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Working closely with Microsoft, Exostar built the Exostar Secure Access for Microsoft 365 application to expand upon Microsoft 365's core collaboration capabilities to meet the specific needs of enterprises collaborating with their partners in highly-regulated industries.

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  • Working closely with Microsoft, Exostar built the Exostar Secure Access for Microsoft 365 application to expand upon Microsoft 365's core collaboration capabilities to meet the specific needs of enterprises collaborating with their partners in highly-regulated industries.
  • Exostar Secure Access for Microsoft 365 preserves the power and simplicity of Microsoft 365, extending those principles to meet and manage the B2B collaboration functional, performance, security, and compliance requirements of enterprises in highly-regulated industries."
  • "With the introduction of Exostar Secure Access for Microsoft 365, Exostar has added an additional layer of data protection to integrate with our technology for secure B2B collaboration."
  • Enterprises can purchase the Exostar Secure Access for Microsoft 365 application, as well as other modules in The Exostar Platform, today.

Sagewind Capital Invests in Federal Advisory Partners

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sagewind Capital LLC ("Sagewind"), aNew York-based private equity firm, announced today an investment in Federal Advisory Partners (the "Company"), a leading strategy consulting firm serving public and private sector organizations, and the federal healthcare market.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sagewind Capital LLC ("Sagewind"), aNew York-based private equity firm, announced today an investment in Federal Advisory Partners (the "Company"), a leading strategy consulting firm serving public and private sector organizations, and the federal healthcare market.
  • Steven Lefkowitz, Managing Partner of Sagewind said, "Our investment in Federal Advisory Partners builds on our extensive experience investing in and supporting government services firms.
  • Holland& Knight served as legal counsel and G Squared Capital Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to Federal Advisory Partners.
  • Federal Advisory Partners is a premier strategy, advisory, and analytics consulting firm to Federal Healthcare agencies with deep expertise in revenue cycle management.

Greenbriar Announces Full Sage Ranch Planning Commission Approval

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 13, 2021) - The Company is extremely pleased to announce the USD $480 Million - 995-unit Sage Ranch sustainable housing project located in Southern California was approved by the Planning Commission, 4 to 1 in favor to approve Sage Ranch.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 13, 2021) - The Company is extremely pleased to announce the USD $480 Million - 995-unit Sage Ranch sustainable housing project located in Southern California was approved by the Planning Commission, 4 to 1 in favor to approve Sage Ranch.
  • The 496-page Planning Commission agenda and Staff Report including the extensive Environmental Impact Report, is available to download at https://www.liveuptehachapi.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07122021-178
    Sage Ranch is an essential USD $480 Million, 995 home sustainable sub-division.
  • Greenbriar congratulates the City Staff and the community as a whole, for enabling Sage Ranch to have the lowest carbon footprint of any housing project of this size in the USA.
  • Immediately adjacent Sage Ranch, are a high school, middle school and elementary school, eliminating automobile travel for education and sports.

Palantir and Space Force Expand Partnership

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Monday, May 24, 2021
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) confirmed today it will support the United States Space Force and United States Air Force by providing its software to the critical missions of the Department of the Air Force (DAF), Space and Missile Systems Centers Cross-Mission Ground & Communications Enterprise (SMC/ECX), and NORAD-NORTHCOM.

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  • Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) confirmed today it will support the United States Space Force and United States Air Force by providing its software to the critical missions of the Department of the Air Force (DAF), Space and Missile Systems Centers Cross-Mission Ground & Communications Enterprise (SMC/ECX), and NORAD-NORTHCOM.
  • Palantir will deploy and maintain Palantir as Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform to support SMC/ECXs Space Command and Control program element, including operational users at both the National Space Defense Center and the Combined Space Operations Center.
  • Palantirs technology and framework has truly accelerated our ability to remove data stovepipes throughout the community and create actionable knowledge, said Col. Jennifer Krolikowski, the senior materiel leader for Space C2 at the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center.
  • It previously worked with the Space Force in 2020, with a one-year contract to provide a data backbone for the space command and control modernization program, using its Foundry software to help create a common operating picture of space.

Prime Minister of Canada welcomes plan to revitalize and expand ties with the United States

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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During the meeting, Prime Minister Trudeau and President Biden solidified the deep and enduring friendship between Canada and the United States, by committing to an ambitious roadmap to revitalize and expand this historic relationship andrealize our full potential.

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  • During the meeting, Prime Minister Trudeau and President Biden solidified the deep and enduring friendship between Canada and the United States, by committing to an ambitious roadmap to revitalize and expand this historic relationship andrealize our full potential.
  • This productive bilateral meeting is another step to revitalize and expand ties with our largest and closest partner, the United States.
  • Canada is the United States' largest customer and buys more goods from the United States than China, Japan, and the United Kingdom combined.
  • Canada and the United States have worked side-by-side in the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) since the pact was created in 1957.

Avaya Helps NORAD Spread Christmas Cheer To Millions of Families Following Santa Claus Across The Globe

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
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The 65th annual NORAD Tracks Santa , will begin December 24 through Christmas Day, December 25 and will provide real-time updates on Santas progress.

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  • The 65th annual NORAD Tracks Santa , will begin December 24 through Christmas Day, December 25 and will provide real-time updates on Santas progress.
  • The NORAD Tracks Santa call center is being adapted due to ongoing public health concerns due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
  • We are proud to serve so many, including the NORAD Tracks Santa program, and pleased that our technology continues to help spread cheer across the globe.
  • NORAD Tracks Santa is a time-honored tradition and is special to all of us in the NORAD family, said Preston Schlachter, NORAD Tracks Santa Program Manager.

Supporting NORAD and Santa Claus Tops Verizon’s Wish List in 2020

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Monday, December 21, 2020
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One Talk establishes a virtual hotline allowing NTS volunteers to operate as if they were inside the NORAD call center.

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  • One Talk establishes a virtual hotline allowing NTS volunteers to operate as if they were inside the NORAD call center.
  • For 18 consecutive years, it has been an honor to support NORAD and their mission to help children believe in the magic of Santa Claus and the holiday season.
  • While the volunteer infrastructure looks a little different in 2020, children who contact NORAD on December 24 can still ask questions like:
    Where in the world is Santa?
  • While Santa is in flight, you can see his whereabouts, play games, learn about holiday traditions around the world and dive deeper on how NORAD tracks Santa.

Santa Claus Plans Socially Distant Visit to the International Space Station

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
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PHILADELPHIA and NORTH POLE, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The North Pole has confirmed that Santa's sleigh will perform a ceremonial fly-by of the International Space Station (ISS) on December 24.

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  • PHILADELPHIA and NORTH POLE, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The North Pole has confirmed that Santa's sleigh will perform a ceremonial fly-by of the International Space Station (ISS) on December 24.
  • The out-of-this world visit will honor the 20th anniversary of continuous life on the ISS, a milestone achieved in November.
  • The official NORAD Santa Tracker at NoradSanta.Org enables users to track Santa's journey all day on December 24.
  • Other updates include additions to Santa's traditional garb, including a face mask, and for part of the journey - a space helmet.