Orbit Logic Announces Cloud-Based Collection Planning & Analysis Workstation Software

 Orbit Logic announced recently that they have released a new version of their Collection Planning & Analysis Workstation (CPAW) software with enhanced constellation collection planning optimization. A mission planning and scheduling software for imaging satellite operations, CPAW is deployed operationally on multiple commercial and government programs. specializes in mission planning and scheduling solutions for aerospace and geospatial intelligence. Orbit Logic’s operationally proven COTS products create efficient plans with fewer resources for all mission phases.

Prior versions of CPAW were capable of performing coordinated imagery collection planning for a constellation of imaging satellites, yet the new CPAW cloud-enabled constellation planning optimizes constellation collection planning considering all asset collection opportunities to all imaging targets within the user-defined planning period.  The new cloud-based algorithm solution provides significantly enhanced overall solution scoring using an algorithm-independent figure-of-merit for both Earth observation and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) scenarios.

“CPAW’s enhanced constellation optimization capabilities are enabled by scalable cloud-computing resources.” said Alex Herz, president of Orbit Logic. “We’re continuing to advance the collection planning state-of-the-art as imaging satellite constellations grow in size and capability, and we are leveraging cloud computing resources that have become more affordable and accessible to both commercial and government customers.”

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Using IoT-enabled predictive maintenance, Cloudera Enterprise Data Hub helps leading truck manufacturer slash downtime for 300,000+ vehicles up to 40%

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 21, 2017 — (PRNewswire) —  Cloudera, Inc. (NYSE: CLDR^[1]), the leading provider of the modern platform for machine learning and advanced analytics, announced that TDWI, the leading global provider of analytics and data management research and education, has named Navistar^[2]'s Internet-of-Things (IoT) deployment of Cloudera a winner of the 2017 Best Practices Award^[3] in the Big Data category. Navistar, a leading manufacturer of commercial trucks, buses, defense vehicles and engines, was chosen for its IoT-enabled connected vehicles and real-time diagnostics solution, powered by Cloudera, that helps manage and maintain hundreds of thousands of vehicles through predictive analytics.

Navistar uses Cloudera Enterprise Data Hub to gather and analyze 70+ unique data feeds from connected vehicles in real-time, across multiple telematics sources. Since adopting Cloudera, Navistar has been able to gain real-time visibility of more than 300,000 vehicles, help customers reduce maintenance cost and vehicle downtime up to 40%, and immediately reduce spending on proprietary hardware and disk solutions. By utilizing the platform, Navistar is now able to offer real-time monitoring and advanced vehicle diagnostics as value-added services for its customers, which include...

MELBOURNE, Fla. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — July 19, 2017 — Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS^[1]) will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss its fourth quarter fiscal year 2017 financial results. The company will issue a press release reporting its fourth quarter results at approximately 6:30 a.m. ET.

The dial-in numbers for the teleconference are (877) 303-9481 (U.S.) and (760) 666-3582 (International), using participant code 58100171. Please allow at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time to connect to the teleconference. Participants are encouraged to listen via webcast, and view management’s supporting slide presentation, which will be broadcast live at www.harris.com/investors/financial-reports^[2]. A recording of the call will be available on the Harris website, beginning at approximately 12 p.m. ET on August 1.

About Harris Corporation

Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving customers’ toughest mission-critical challenges by providing solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports government and commercial customers in more than 100 countries and has approximately $6 billion in annual revenue. The company is organized into three business segments: Communication Systems, Space and Intelligence Systems and Electronic Systems. Learn more at harris.com^[3].

 

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Revenue up 28.6% to $225.7 Million
Net Income of $2.7 Million and Adjusted EBITDA of $104.1 Million
Revises 2017 Full Year Guidance

Due to the Company’s pending combination with MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (“MDA”), the Company will not conduct an earnings call but has provided supplementary information on the Company’s Investor Relations Website

WESTMINSTER, Colo. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — July 20, 2017 — DigitalGlobe^[1], Inc. (NYSE: DGI^[2]), a leading global provider of commercial high-resolution earth observation and advanced geospatial solutions, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017.

Second Quarter Financial Summary:...

• Grew total revenue 28.6% driven by our acquisition of The Radiant Group and strong performance in both U.S. government and diversified commercial.
• Grew U.S. government revenue $37.6 million, or 33.6%, primarily as a result of contracts obtained through our acquisition of The Radiant Group.
• Grew diversified commercial revenue $12.6 million, or 19.8%, as demand for capacity on WorldView-4 and timing of access minute consumption fueled a 29.1% increase in DAP revenue, while increased deliveries to civil government customers and demand for our Global Basemap product suite contributed to 12.3% growth in our other diversified commercial business.
• Net income of $2.7 million declined $9.5 million

Two new flatbed cutter models offer new possibilities for print service providers

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 20, 2017 – Canon Solutions America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc. today announced that two flatbed cutter models have been added to their Colex Sharpcut product offering. The Colex® Sharpcut™ Digital Finishing System was introduced last year as an entry-level cutting solution for customers looking to help grow their business through increased application capability. With the expansion of the finishing solution developed by Colex, Canon Solutions America aims to help provide dynamic workflow possibilities for every customer.

In addition to the Sharpcut SX3216 (5’ x 10’), Canon Solutions America now has commercially available the new Sharpcut SX1616 (5’ x 5’ table size, available with or without conveyor) and the Sharpcut SX3232C (10’ ½ x 10’ ½ table size, conveyor included) for super wide applications. These products are manufactured in the United States using the same technologies as the Sharpcut SX3216. Both models serve markets requiring automatic knife cutting, creasing, and routing operations at a competitive price point. Each model includes a fixed knife, oscillating knife with an optional 3HP router upgrade, and additional tools to customize the customer’s workflow, allowing the capability for a multitude of applications.

Examples of applications

• Displays and...

Stevenage, Jul 20, 2017 – Europe’s pollution monitoring satellite Sentinel-5 Precursor is ready to leave Airbus’ Stevenage site for launch on a Rokot rocket from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russia.   
 
Sentinel-5 Precursor is part of the global monitoring programme “Copernicus”, a joint European Commission–ESA undertaking which aims to acquire continuous and accurate Earth observation data and provide services to improve the management of the environment, understand and mitigate the effects of climate change and ensure civil security.
 
Sentinel-5 Precursor will provide essential atmospheric chemistry data to the Copernicus programme before the Sentinel-5 instrument becomes operational in 2021 on the MetOp Second Generation satellite.  
 
Airbus was prime for Sentinel-5 Precursor, with three sites involved in development and manufacturing of the satellites and its components: Stevenage (UK - prime), Toulouse (France) and Friedrichshafen (Germany).
 
Colin Paynter, Managing Director of Airbus Defence and Space in the UK said: “For Sentinel5 Precursor we used the commercially successful AstroBus platform, enabling us to meet challenging delivery and cost efficiency targets. This mission will give Europe new way to measure global pollution levels in much greater detail.”
 
Sentinel-5 Precursor features the TROPOMI (TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument) instrument, developed by Airbus DS Netherlands for the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Netherlands Space Office. TROPOMI will measure ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, methane and...

McLean, Virginia, July 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vricon, a global leader in 3D imagery, is pleased to announce the addition of Barry Tilton, who will join Vricon Systems LLC as the Vice President of Engineering and CTO for U.S. Government Programs. Vricon’s mission is to build The Globe in 3D by producing photorealistic 3D products and digital elevation models with unmatched coverage and delivery timelines. Tilton will spearhead efforts to create new content and improve response times and product quality for Vricon’s customers.

Tilton brings a unique and extensive background in the Defense and Intelligence communities, having worked in remote sensing systems design and user support for a range of customers, to include the Air Force Space program, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the National Reconnaissance Office, the Office of the Director of Intelligence, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. Tilton also has experience in international technical collaboration with Algeria, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Mongolia, New Zealand, Russia, and the United Kingdom.

“We are pleased to welcome Barry to the Vricon family,” said Magnus Brege, Vricon CEO. “Barry’s broad customer experience – both domestic and international – will support Vricon’s efforts to integrate our 3D products into the fabric of our customer’s missions.”

 “After making the decision to leave direct government consulting, I considered several opportunities in the community,” said...

MELVILLE, N.Y., July 20, 2017 — (PRNewswire) — For professionals who want sharp, brilliant and obsessively beautiful prints that they can share with the world, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced its latest professional large-format inkjet printer - the imagePROGRAF PRO-6000. At 60-inches wide, the imagePROGRAF PRO-6000 printer is the largest 12-ink printer on the market today.

The PRO-6000 expands the PRO Series models offered from 17-inches to 60-inches wide, giving users the ability to own multiple sized printers all with the same print head, ink and image processor, helping to ensure the same high quality across the line. As with previous models, the PRO-6000 device's sleek design emphasizes the link with Canon's EOS digital cameras and red-line "L-series lens." Highlights that set this model apart from the crowd include its 60-inch print width, the ability to feed from the only standard Multifunction Roll System in its class and a 12-channel system including Chroma Optimizer that offers spectacular image quality for the fine art and photographic markets.

"With the introduction of our largest model, the imagePROGRAF PRO-6000, we round out our full line of high quality PRO Series printers," said Toyotsugu...