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Datacubed Health Announces Collaboration with Special Forces Combat Veterans to Conduct Revolutionary Post-Traumatic Stress Study

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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The study will follow veterans who have served in special forces units.

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  • The study will follow veterans who have served in special forces units.
  • "We are honored to collaborate with Dr. Lipov, ErasePTSD Now, and The Donovan & Bank Foundation on this revolutionary PTSD study," said Brett Kleger, CEO of Datacubed Health.
  • Dr. Lipov expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, emphasizing the significance of addressing post-traumatic stress within the special forces community.
  • For additional details about ErasePTSD Now and its mission to support individuals affected by PTSD, especially special forces combat veterans, please visit https://www.eraseptsdnow.org/ .

Shift5 Draws Investors, Raises $33M in Funding to Unlock Onboard Data in Commercial and Military Fleets and Weapon Systems

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Fleet assets are composed of thousands of operational technology (OT) components, each emitting valuable data that can be collected and transformed into useful intelligence, but operators have been locked out.

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  • Fleet assets are composed of thousands of operational technology (OT) components, each emitting valuable data that can be collected and transformed into useful intelligence, but operators have been locked out.
  • The Shift5 platform unlocks onboard OT data and provides modern observability into onboard assets, enabling commercial operators to increase efficiencies and improve the safety of their fleets while helping DoD operators boost fleet readiness, lethality, and survivability.
  • Among these violations, Shift5 elevated six critical alerts that required action and led to three assets moving from a non-compliant to a compliant status.
  • Shift5 was named a BuiltIn “2023 Best Places to Work” as a Best Startup to Work For in Washington, D.C..

Quantum-Systems Inc. Selected for United States Department of Defense APFIT Program

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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MOORPARK, Calif., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum-Systems Inc., a leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aerial intelligence solutions, today announced its inclusion in the second set of projects to receive funding for the United States Department of Defense (DOD) pilot program to Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT).

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  • MOORPARK, Calif., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum-Systems Inc. , a leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aerial intelligence solutions, today announced its inclusion in the second set of projects to receive funding for the United States Department of Defense (DOD) pilot program to Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT).
  • The announcement comes after the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)) published an official release outlining the 11 DoD program offices that will receive FY23 APFIT funding, with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) awarding Quantum-Systems Inc. $20 million.
  • "We are honored by DoD's decision to allocate FY23 APFIT funds to accelerate procurement of our Vector fixed-wing, eVTOL unmanned aircraft system.
  • Established by Congress in the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, APFIT is a competitive, merit-based program with the goal of helping companies to expeditiously transition and field technologies.

Ventus Ramps Up Field Trials of its TR2 Respirator Following CE Certification

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Toronto, Ontario, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ventus Respiratory Technologies , creator of the next generation of particulate respiratory protection for military, police, and first responders, is announcing that it has kicked off multiple international field trials for its TR2 respirator, following the CE certification of the product in February.

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  • Toronto, Ontario, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ventus Respiratory Technologies , creator of the next generation of particulate respiratory protection for military, police, and first responders, is announcing that it has kicked off multiple international field trials for its TR2 respirator, following the CE certification of the product in February.
  • Trials and evaluations are underway with elite forces in Germany, Italy, France, the UK, Hungary, and the Netherlands.
  • Initial feedback from end users has been positive, particularly regarding the TR2’s design and form factor, which is lightweight, low-burden, and interoperable with existing communications and protective equipment.
  • Data-driven results from the multiple field trials currently taking place are expected at the end of June.

Booz Allen Awarded $919M Contract to Support Warfighter Capabilities

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH), announced today it was awarded a performance-based task order, EDITS (Engineering, Development, Integration, and Technology-based Solutions), a research and development contract valued at $919 million.

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  • Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH), announced today it was awarded a performance-based task order, EDITS (Engineering, Development, Integration, and Technology-based Solutions), a research and development contract valued at $919 million.
  • Booz Allen will work to support orchestration across mission partners at the strategic level and adaptive tech integration at the tactical level for warfighters,” said Judi Dotson , Booz Allen’s Global Defense sector president.
  • Booz Allen and its teammates are postured to support the Department of Defense in addressing emerging threats with new technologies and integrated systems.
  • With this program, Booz Allen will improve interoperability through technology identification, maturation, and transition of solutions seamlessly across organizational boundaries within the EDITS enterprise.

VETERANS SET SAIL TO FIGHT SUICIDE AFTER SERVICE

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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The veteran-led team will be sailing to raise awareness and funds to fight veteran suicide.

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  • The veteran-led team will be sailing to raise awareness and funds to fight veteran suicide.
  • “Massachusetts, especially around the Boston area, is marked by high veteran suicide rates, so this issue is extremely important in this community,” says AWP President and CEO Jim Lorraine.
  • The team of veterans will race aboard the Defender, led by the only female captain in the race, Martha Kristian.
  • Join The Westport Group in supporting AWP’s mission to end veteran suicide and to reach their $50,000 fundraising goal during the race.

Cenlar Appoints Theodore Mugnier Director of Information Security

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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Cenlar FSB, the nation’s leading mortgage loan subservicer, announced today that Theodore “Ted” Mugnier has joined the company as Director of Information Security.

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  • Cenlar FSB, the nation’s leading mortgage loan subservicer, announced today that Theodore “Ted” Mugnier has joined the company as Director of Information Security.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230417005550/en/
    Cenlar Director of Information Security Ted Mugnier (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ted, a former United States Marine Officer, has two decades of working in intelligence, as well as orchestrating cyberspace planning and operations in support of strategic initiatives.
  • His extensive background in the government sector and knowledge of identifying and mitigating cyber risk is impressive,” said Chief Information Security Officer Jason Shockey.
  • My vision is to modernize data security compliance by bringing cutting edge data protection practices to the private sector,” said Ted.

Shift5 Earns Cross-Platform Authority to Operate (ATO) Certification

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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The accreditation, which comes on the heels of Shift5 achieving a Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL 9) status, authorizes Shift5’s technology for safe use across multiple DoD platforms.

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  • The accreditation, which comes on the heels of Shift5 achieving a Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL 9) status, authorizes Shift5’s technology for safe use across multiple DoD platforms.
  • “The ATO certification process is the cybersecurity validation of utilizing commercial off the shelf (COTS) technology to bring innovation to the warfighter,” said General Richard D. Clarke (Ret.
  • "In achieving our first ATO Certification, we are proving how the Shift5’s technology enables DoD operational readiness, lethality, and survivability.
  • The Shift5 dual use technology, which provides vehicle and weapon system-agnostic hardware and software services that enable predictive maintenance and cybersecurity capabilities, is in active implementation.

Draper Names Sarah Leeper Vice President and General Manager for Electronic Systems

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Draper has named Sarah Leeper as its vice president and general manager for Electronic Systems.

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  • Sarah Leeper was named vice president and general manager for Electronic Systems at Draper by Dr. Jerry M. Wohletz, president and CEO at Draper.
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Draper has named Sarah Leeper as its vice president and general manager for Electronic Systems.
  • Reporting to Draper's President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jerry M. Wohletz, and serving on the senior leadership team, Sarah will lead all facets of Electronic Systems, a key business area in National Security at Draper.
  • "Sarah is a proven leader in her field who brings deep experience across multiple industries to our team," said Wohletz.

Dany Strakos Joins ICS as Vice President of Air Force Programs

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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MONTGOMERY, Ala., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. today announced today Dany Strakos has joined Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. (ICS) as Vice President of Air Force Programs. In this capacity, Dany will lead growth and client success for ICS's Air Force customers.

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  • Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. today announced today Dany Strakos has joined Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. (ICS) as Vice President of Air Force Programs.
  • In this capacity, Dany will lead growth and client success for ICS's Air Force customers.
  • MONTGOMERY, Ala., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. today announced today Dany Strakos has joined Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. (ICS) as Vice President of Air Force Programs.
  • In this capacity, Dany will lead growth and client success for ICS's Air Force customers.