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Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Battle Command System Tested In Homeland Defense Scenarios

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) defended the National Capital Region against simulated cruise missile and compromised aircraft in a series of recent demonstrations, an evolution of technical capabilities for the system.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) defended the National Capital Region against simulated cruise missile and compromised aircraft in a series of recent demonstrations, an evolution of technical capabilities for the system.
  • Service members using the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama.
  • During the first two demonstrations, IBCS’ open architecture allowed the rapid integration of existing Army and Air Force sensors and effectors, such as Sentinel, Avenger and National Advanced Surface-to-Air-Missile System (NASAMS).
  • Through the recent National Capital Region demonstrations, IBCS proved its capabilities in providing homeland defense against cruise missiles and other aerial threats.

Agile Defense Joint Venture Wins Prime Contract with DISA

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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RESTON, Va., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Agile Defense, an innovative IT and cyber services and solutions provider, is pleased to announce that its joint venture shared with BuddoBot Inc., Agile-Bot II LLC, was awarded a four-year prime contract consisting of a base year with three one-year options in support of the Defense Information Service Agency (DISA) Joint Service Provider (JSP).

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  • RESTON, Va., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Agile Defense, an innovative IT and cyber services and solutions provider, is pleased to announce that its joint venture shared with BuddoBot Inc., Agile-Bot II LLC, was awarded a four-year prime contract consisting of a base year with three one-year options in support of the Defense Information Service Agency (DISA) Joint Service Provider (JSP).
  • Agile Defense Joint Venture awarded contract to support DISA JSP.
  • "This exciting contract award demonstrates Agile-Bot II's strong ability to unite best-in-class talent and exceptional technical solutions that empower success against a challenging mission, which is the ultimate focus of our joint venture," said Agile Defense Chief Executive Officer Rick Wagner.
  • To learn more about the Agile-Bot II joint venture, please visit https://agile-bot.com/ .

ThunderCat Technology Distinguished Service Awards' Veteran-Owned Business of The Year Winner

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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RESTON, Va., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ThunderCat is proud to announce that it has been selected Veteran-Owned Business of the Year, Established (More than 10 Years in Business) by Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce at the 2023 Distinguished Service Awards. The award goes to successful veteran-owned businesses in the National Capital Region that have demonstrated strong business performance. The award was presented on September 12th at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington.

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  • The Distinguished Service Award goes to successful veteran-owned businesses in the National Capital Region that have demonstrated strong business performance.
  • RESTON, Va., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ThunderCat is proud to announce that it has been selected Veteran-Owned Business of the Year, Established (More than 10 Years in Business) by Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce at the 2023 Distinguished Service Awards.
  • The Distinguished Service Awards honor individuals, companies, and Non-Profit organizations for their service to veterans in the Greater Washington business community.
  • The Chamber is honored to recognize this important group's achievements and contributions through the 2023 Distinguished Service Awards."

Dignari Named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the 5th Time

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Dignari is honored to announce its inclusion for the fifth time in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies.

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  • Dignari is honored to announce its inclusion for the fifth time in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies.
  • This recognition is a testament to Dignari's exceptional growth, evolving industry impact, and unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and client success.
  • The Inc. 5000 list , compiled annually by Inc. magazine, is a prestigious recognition of the top 5% of private companies in the United States and showcases the nation's most dynamic and successful companies across various industries.
  • The recognition on the Inc. 5000 list is a testament to the company's determination and vision for the future.

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and ONE Media 3.0 Launch Nation’s First Use of NextGen Broadcast for Advanced Emergency Information

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and ONE Media 3.0, a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), have launched the nation’s first pilot project to use Next Generation Broadcast to disseminate Advanced Emergency Information.

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  • The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and ONE Media 3.0, a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), have launched the nation’s first pilot project to use Next Generation Broadcast to disseminate Advanced Emergency Information.
  • The pilot program will provide free, over-the-air redundancy to emergency messaging currently sent by local governments via text, email.
  • ONE Media 3.0, through its affiliated WJLA (7 News) newsroom, will also provide enhanced, rich media supplements to those emergency messages that meet its newsworthy criteria.
  • Initially, the pilot will focus on emergency messages from Arlington and Fairfax Counties in Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Public Order Emergency Commission Releases Final Report, Supports NPF Recommendations

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, March 3, 2023 /CNW/ -  Following the release of a thorough and lengthy Final Report of the Public Order Emergency Commission , the National Police Federation is pleased to see that our submission was noted and, more importantly, that our key recommendations have served to inform the Final Report's overall conclusions and recommended next steps.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 3, 2023 /CNW/ -  Following the release of a thorough and lengthy Final Report of the Public Order Emergency Commission , the National Police Federation is pleased to see that our submission was noted and, more importantly, that our key recommendations have served to inform the Final Report's overall conclusions and recommended next steps.
  • As a participant in the Commission, the NPF presented a written closing submission that broadly analyzed the events that unfolded in Ottawa in January and February 2022.
  • In fact, the Commissioner expressly agrees with our submission that jurisdictional boundaries should be re-examined.
  • As a key stakeholder and Commission participant, the National Police Federation looks forward to participating in further consultations about the recommendations and their implementation.

U.S. Air Force Awards Electra Strategic Funding Partnership Valued up to $85M to Develop Full-Scale Pre-Production eSTOL Aircraft

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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Electra's eSTOL technology has the potential to deliver valuable logistics and mobility capabilities to the Air Force.

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  • Electra's eSTOL technology has the potential to deliver valuable logistics and mobility capabilities to the Air Force.
  • Designed for operations from soccer field-sized spaces, Electra's eSTOL represents a new class of aircraft, characterized by helicopter-like operational flexibility with performance and operating costs better than comparable fixed-wing aircraft.
  • "Electra's eSTOL technology has the potential to deliver valuable logistics and mobility capabilities to the Air Force.
  • We value our partnership with Electra and look forward to supporting their continued development and future transition."

SMX’s John Sankovich Named to Northern Virginia Technology Council Board of Directors

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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HERNDON, Va., Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SMX, a leader in next-generation cloud, C5ISR, and advanced engineering and IT solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of John Sankovich to the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) Board of Directors.

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  • HERNDON, Va., Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SMX, a leader in next-generation cloud, C5ISR, and advanced engineering and IT solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of John Sankovich to the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) Board of Directors.
  • NVTC is the trade association representing the Northern Virginia technology community.
  • “We are excited John has joined the NVTC Board.
  • John brings a specialized focus on Cloud and Digital Transformation to NVTC’s board of outstanding leaders who reflect the diverse makeup of our region’s vibrant technology community.

NOBLIS NAMED CYBER GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AT CYBERSECURITY SUMMIT

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Reston, Va., Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noblis is honored to be named the Cyber Government Contractor of the Year in the Over $50M in Revenue category by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC).

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  • Reston, Va., Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noblis is honored to be named the Cyber Government Contractor of the Year in the Over $50M in Revenue category by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC).
  • The award acknowledges companies for their dedication, innovation and ability to advance cybersecurity technology and anticipate the threat of future cybercrimes.
  • Noblis is thrilled to be recognized for work that is the heart of our mission, said Mile Corrigan, Noblis president and CEO.
  • The work of our winners, including Noblis, protects our schools, workplaces and national infrastructures against cyber vulnerabilities and attacks.

AINS CEO Howard Langsam Named to Northern Virginia Technology Council Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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GAITHERSBURG, Md., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AINS, LLC, the leading provider of low-code, adaptive case management software for government, is thrilled to announce the appointment of its CEO, Howard Langsam, to the Northern Virginia Technology Council Board of Directors.

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  • GAITHERSBURG, Md., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AINS, LLC , the leading provider of low-code, adaptive case management software for government, is thrilled to announce the appointment of its CEO, Howard Langsam, to the Northern Virginia Technology Council Board of Directors.
  • Howard joins the current NVTC Board charged with guiding the organization's strategy and providing insight to advance its mission: to create a thriving technology ecosystem in the national capital region.
  • "We are excited Howard has joined the NVTC Board.
  • NVTC is the trade association representing the Northern Virginia technology community.