Daily Business Report-March 16, 2018
Northrop Grumman will continue to support the Social Security Administration’s transformation initiatives and IT systems modernization efforts. (Image courtesy of Northrop Grumman)
Northrop Grumman Awarded 10-Year
IT Contract from Social Security Administration
Northrop Grumman Corporation has won a 10-year contract from the Social Security Administration to help the federal agency modernize its information technology systems on the Information Technology Support Services program
Northrop Grumman was one of three awardees of the contract.
“Our team has an invaluable understanding of the Social Security Administration environment and challenges,” said Erik Buice, vice president, health services, Northrop Grumman. “We’ve already provided noteworthy support to the successful implementation of the Social Security Administration’s new data center, and we’ve shared multiple innovative ideas and solutions throughout the tenure of our partnership. We look forward to the continuation of our work and shared mission with the Social Security Administration.”
Under this contract, Northrop Grumman will support the Social Security Administration’s transformation initiatives and IT systems modernization efforts.
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Cubic Wins Transport Supplier of the Year
Award at London Transport Awards 2018
Cubic Corporation’s business division, Cubic Transportation Systems, won the “Transport Supplier of the Year” award at the London Transport Awards for its relationship with Transport for London (TfL).
The awards are run in association with Transport Times and supported by organizations including London Councils, London Travel Watch and London First. The independent judging panel aim to recognize excellence in transport and reward innovation and progress for transport initiatives in the city. The award ceremony took place at the Park Plaza Riverbank, London, on March 1.
Cubic and TfL have enjoyed one of the longest supplier relationships in the United Kingdom, spanning over three decades. Both companies have been continually paving the way for ground-breaking transport solutions that have helped keep millions of people in the city on the move each year.
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Lesia Cartelli: A crusader for the Power of Resilience
Lesia Stockall Cartelli is the founder and chief executive officer of Angel Faces, a national nonprofit based in California that provides healing retreats and ongoing support to adolescent girls and young women with severe burn/trauma injuries to achieve their optimum potential and develop meaningful relationships for themselves, their families and their communities. Cartelli endured serious burn injuries to her face and body in a natural gas explosion at the age of nine. Her grandparents’ home was destroyed in the fire, yet her spirit survived. In 1991 she launched and directed the first camp for burn-injured children in southern California.
Cartelli will speak at the Leadership Conference March 23 as part of San Diego Women’s Week sponsored by the North San Diego Business Chamber. Women’s Week runs March 19-21-23. Click here for the schedule.
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Sail Otay Business Park
Acquired for $3.95 Million
Kroeger Family Properties has acquired the Sail Otay Business Park in Otay Mesa for $3.95 million. The three-building, 32,394-square foot property is located on 2.17 acres at 9765, 9775 and 9785 Marconi Drive, San Diego.
Colliers International San Diego Region and Voit Real Estate Services represented Kroeger Family Properties and the San Diego-based seller, Sail Otay LLC.
The Sail Otay Business Park was constructed in 1990. The multi-tenant property is comprised of one office and two industrial free-standing buildings. At the time of sale, Sail Otay Business Park was 95 percent occupied.
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Chairman’s Roundtable Votes in New
Board; Paul Thiel Becomes Chair
The Chairmen’s RoundTable (CRT), a San Diego nonprofit organization that provides pro-bono mentoring to CEOs of private businesses in the greater San Diego area, has voted in a new board of directors led by Paul Thiel, chairman.
Other members of the board: Joshua Vanetti, chief financial officer; Dennis Dillon, vice chair, client acquisition; Cory Grant, vice chair, sponsor development; David Kramer, vice chair marketing; Brett Pernicano, vice chair, partner relations; Susannah Stewart, vice chair, program development; and Dana Shertz, vice chair, mentor development.
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Scientists Construct Google-Earth-Like
Atlas of the Human Brain
By Kim McDonald | UC San Diego News Center
Two neuroscientists have produced a new kind of atlas of the human brain that, they hope, can be eventually refined and improved to provide more detailed information about the organization and function of the human brain.
In an invited chapter published online this week in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology, Vol. 151, The Parietal Lobe, neuroscientists Ruey-Song Huang of UC San Diego and Martin Sereno of San Diego State University detail their surface-based human brain atlas.
The chapter and atlas are based on more than 10 research papers the two researchers published in leading scientific journals, such as Nature Neuroscience, PNAS and the Journal of Neuroscience.
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General Atomics’ Acoustic Detection System
Performs Successfully in Army Event
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced successful demonstration of is Fencepost acoustic detection system at the U.S. Army’s Fires Center of Excellence annual Maneuver Fires Integrated Experiment at Ft. Sill, in Lawton, Okla. GA-EMS was invited to participate in the event to demonstrate Fencepost capabilities in the support of Counter Unmanned Aerial System missions.
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General Atomics’ Electromagnetic Systems
Business to Expand in Mississippi
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General Atomics’ electromagnetic systems business unit will expand its existing facilities in Shannon, Mississippi under a $20 million project.
The Mississippi Development Authority said the expansion will create 48 jobs; address demands for airborne, maritime and ground-based military lasers; and meet increased fabrication needs.
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) will add 128,000 square feet of space to an existing site to house new fabrication facilities and laser systems manufacturing operations.
GA-EMS President Scott Forney said the expansion effort will help boost GA-EMS’ capacity to deliver technologies to U.S. military forces and commercial customers.
The Mississippi Development Authority will assist GA-EMS with equipment costs and Lee County will give property tax exemptions to the company.
The project marks GA-EMS’ 10th expansion in Shannon in 13 years.
