Perspecta to Provide Geography Data Management Services to National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Perspecta Inc. has announced that it has been selected to support the creation, validation, enrichment, and integration of foundational geospatial intelligence data for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency on the Janus Geography contract. The 10-year, multiple-award, indefinite delivery- indefinite quantity contract includes a three-year base period with an optional three-year period and four-year period and has a
Altamira Technologies Awarded Prime Contractor Spot on NGA Janus Geography Contract
Altamira Technologies Corporation has been selected as a prime contractor on the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s 10-year Janus Geography IDIQ contract. The Janus Program delivers geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) data management and enrichment support to a range of customers and partners within and outside of the federal government, including the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities. Altamira’s
USGIF Announces Federal Agency Participation in GEOINT 2017
The U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation’s GEOINT 2017 Symposium will feature participation from several U.S. geospatial intelligence agencies, including the National Reconnaissance Office, U.S. Army, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the Homeland Security Department and U.S. Geological Survey. The GEOINT Symposium will be held June 4-7 in San Antonio, Texas. The event’s government pavilion stage is located in
Interior Reappoints Keith Masback to Second 3-Year Term as NGAC Member, Vice Chair
U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation CEO Keith J. Masback has been reappointed by the U.S. Department of Interior to a second 3-year term as member of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee and as NGAC’s vice chair. NGAC provides recommendations to the Federal Geographic Data Committee, the interagency executive group responsible for providing leadership and direction in federal geospatial
MacB Partners with BAE Systems on $30 Million GEOINT Contract
National security company MacAulay-Brown, Inc. recently announced that it will will partner with a team led by BAE Systems on a five year $30 million Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) analysis and reporting contract for the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). Dan Gutierrez, Senior Vice President and General Manager of MacB’s National Security Group stated, “We have
Vencore Presents Latest ABI Findings at GEOINT Symposium
Vencore Inc. debuted May 17 its latest Activity Based Intelligence (ABI) findings at the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation GEOINT Symposium in Orlando, Fla. “We are investing in developing the ABI analytic technique because we know the value it will bring to our customers and believe our people can play a critical role in helping the
SAVE THE DATE: USGIF to Host SmallSats Workshop, Nov. 16-17, 2015
The U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation’s (USGIF) SmallSat Working Group will host a two-day workshop Nov. 16-17 at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, Va. in an effort to further educate the GEOINT community on the user needs for and capabilities of SmallSats. The first day will be unclassified, but the second will be classified. “The
Engility and NGA Launch Vricon Explorer Under IGAPP
Chantilly, Va.-based Engility Holdings, Inc. and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) announced Oct. 5 the release of the first application, Vricon Explorer, delivered through the Agency’s Innovative GEOINT Application Provider Program (IGAPP). Vricon Explorer allows for user interaction with a 3D data set and is available for download through the GEOINT App Store. “We are
Leidos’ Rob Zitz Quoted in Trajectory Magazine “Dark Skies, Bright Future” Article
In the Trajectory Magazine article entitled “Dark Skies, Bright Future” written by Matt Alderton, the idea of hundreds of satellites orbiting the Earth imaging every inch of the planet every day is discussed and explored. In just the past few years the pace and quality of SmallSats has improved is such a way that commercial remote
GEOINT 2015 Sets Record for Largest Number of Attendees and Exhibitors for the Symposium’s 11th Year
The 11th Annual GEOINT 2015 Symposium set the record for the largest number of attendees and exhibiting organizations throughout the history of the symposium at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. As announced by the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation’s (USGIF) CEO Keith Masback, 5,498 attendees and 294 exhibiting organizations attended GEOINT 2015. Among the attendees were
Leidos GEOINT Symposium 2015 Speaker Lineup to Include Sam Gordy, Rob Zitz and Michael Leiter
From June 22-25 at the GEOINT 2015 Symposium, Leidos plans to exhibit automated technologies designed to further enhance GEOINT analysis by providing real-time multi-intelligence (Multi-INT) context, analyst alerts to important changes, and the ability to anticipate future areas of concern. “GEOINT 2015 is an ideal opportunity to hear our customers’ priorities and share industry developments.
SAVE THE DATE: U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation to Host GEOINT 2015, June 22-25
The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) will host the annual GEOINT Symposium from June 22-25 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Drawing from the Defense, Intelligence, and Homeland Security Communities, the GEOINT Symposium is one of the largest intelligence events in the United States. The event will bring leaders with backgrounds throughout
Keith Masback, CEO of USGIF, Talks 2013* GEOINT Symposium, “Operationalizing Intelligence for Global Missions”
Keith Masback, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) gave WashingtonExec a first-hand look about what to expect at the 10th Annual GEOINT Symposium, to be held in Tampa Bay, Florida from April 14-17, 2014. With over 4,000 registered attendees, the theme of “Operationalizing Intelligence for Global Missions” is sure
United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF), based in Herndon, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. The story began a decade ago when a small group of professionals collaborated to build a community of interest for the burgeoning geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) discipline, according to a USGIF press release. The supporters brought together industry, government and academia
Science Lights the Way for JMU’s Graduating Class of 2013
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)’s Chief Operating Officer K. Stuart Shea delivers historic first commencement to the graduating class of 2013 for JMU’s College of Integrated Science and Engineering. “So let’s talk about change.” On the morning of May 4, 2013 Shea spoke to the nearly-graduated and the parents on the importance and inevitability of
Barry Barlow Joins The SI Organization as CTO
Barry Barlow is joining The SI Organization, Inc. (the SI) as Chief Technology Officer. “Barry is a highly respected technologist and gifted leader who has designed and architected many of NGA’s key programs,” said the SI President and CEO Bill Graham. “We have worked closely with Barry for a number of years and have seen
Today Marks First Day of GEOINT, SAIC to Present at 2012 Symposium
At the GEOINT 2012 Symposium from October 8th to 11th at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Fla., Science Applications International Corporation(SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) will demonstrate its cutting edge solutions for developing and integrating advanced mobile multi-intelligence technology supporting geospatial intelligence, geographic information systems (GIS), and imagery data production and dissemination. Stu Shea, SAIC chief operating
U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) 2012 Scholarship Program Now Open
Last week the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) opened its 2012 Scholarship Program online. Graduating high school seniors, college undergraduates as well as doctoral students studying geospatial intelligence or related fields of study are invite to download an application at http://usgif.org/education/scholarships . Winners will be announced at the GEOINT 2012 Symposium in the beginning
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