NCS General News

To view the video click on the following link: http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/09/dismounted-soldier-virtual-combat-training-system-created-for-u-s-armed-forces-80327.html

Former President Bill Clinton cites Orlando’s Simulation Industry as an example of what works in America today while appearing on Jon Stewart’s Daily Show last Thursday.  To listen to his remarks click on the following link (his remarks begin about 4:40 into the segment): http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/thu-september-20-2012/bill-clinton-pt–2

As the owner of my company, I was curious how well the table top exhibits at the NCS/MACF Manufacturing & Simulation Exchange would work.  I paid $300 to have an exhibitors table at the event.  I met an engineer from a company in Orlando that I had never done business with.  Since the event I’ve […]

The following is courtesy of Kinberg & Associates: Washington Technology has published a great article entitled: “A Deep Dive on Seven Sequestration Tips”.  Given the minimal likelihood Congress will take action to stop sequestration, Government contractors need to have plans in place on how to minimize the impact of sequestration. This article provides a great […]

DiSTI Duffer Invitational v3.0 will partner with the Central Florida STEM Education Council. When:  October 27, 2012 Where:  Timacuan Golf & Country Club. For additional tournament details and ways you can support the Central; Florida STEM Education Council, visit the following link:  www.disti.com/duffer

To view the latest AFCEA Citrus Chapter Newsletter click on the attached file.

Mayor Buddy Dyer and the Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Councilannounce the 2012 POW-MIA Recognition Ceremony Friday, 14 September 2012 City Hall Rotunda 400 S. Orange Acenue Orlando, FL 32801 See the attached brochure for additional information.

GameTech 2013 Conference – Call for Presentations The 2013 Defense GameTech User’s Conference promotes the exchange of knowledge, research, and ideas about the use of gaming and other emerging technology for education and training across industry, academia and government.  This conference includes teachers, students, designers and developers across all disciplines who are interested in the […]

August 16, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2012 Florida TechXpo – Florida’s Premier Technology Innovation Exposition Melbourne, FL:  The Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida is proud to present the 2nd annual Florida TechXpo on Tuesday, October 9, 2012, from 10AM to 5PM.  TechXpo, referred to as “tech-spo,” is an exposition of the technology and […]

The Central Florida Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) in partnership with the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) will hold the next Navy Integrated Product Team (IPT) meeting with Industry on 6 September 2012 in Partnership III, Room 321A/B from 9:00-11:00 a.m..  For additional information click on the attachment below.

Hassan Siddiqui, a graduate of University High School, is the proud recipient of the Fall 2012 Vince & Beth Amico Scholarship from NCS.  Vince and Beth were on hand to congradulate Hassan and present him the $2,500 check.  Hassan will enroll at UCF this fall and pursue a degree in Computer Engineering and hopes to pursue a career in the […]

Attached is an article about DoD plans to require small business set-asides for research and development contracts courtesy of Kinburg & Associates, LLC.  Also attached is the proposed rule.  Companies have until Oct 9, 2012 to submit comments in support of this rule. If you would like to submit comments, go to this link:  http://www.regulations.gov/#!submitComment;D=FAR_FRDOC_0001-0663

Southern Pines NC – August 7, 2012 – Independent games publisher, Special Operations Forces Studios, Ltd. (SOF Studios), is honored to announce the hiring of 22-year games industry veteran and AAA Creative Director, Mr. David Troy Sears. David, the visionary Creative Director behind shooter entertainment’s pioneering franchise, “SOCOM: US Navy SEALs” and most recently ground-breaking […]

On 25 Jul, Ed Kinberg, Kinberg & Associates chaired a legal round table at NCS that addresssed Communications during the Aquisition Process.  Content for the event was drawn from two White House letters:  “Myth-Busting:  Addressing Misconceptions to Improve Communication with Industry during the Acquisition Process, 2 Feb 2011” and “Myth Busting 2:  Addressing Misconceptions and Further Improving Communication during the Acquisition Process, […]

NCS Board of Directors Election, September 2012 NCS will conduct an election during the month of September 2012 to fill six seats on the NCS Board of Directors.  This is a call to any Member in good standing who would be interested in running for election and if elected serve a three year term on the […]

Lumberton, North Carolina 20 July 2012 – The accelerated growth of Defense Logistics Support, Inc. (DLS Mil-Wraps), fueled by its innovations in military and commercial polymer application technology, caught the eye of Simulations & Training company Special Operations Forces Studios, Ltd. (SOF Studios), a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.  The newly formed strategic partnership […]

The Society for Modeling and Simulation International (SCS) is well under way with preparations for the Autumn Sim 2012 being held October 28 – 31 in San Diego, California.  Bev Seay, VP, CAE Global Professional Services will chair one of the panels focused on M&S ROI and has asked NCS to put out a call for […]

Join NCS & Consensus Communications for a Crisis Communications Workshop entitled “Mitigating Risk and Securing Reputation:  Effective Communications During a Crisis or Change” When:  Thursday, 2 August 2012, 8:00-9:30 a.m.Where:  Partnership III, Room 233, 3039 Technology Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826Details:  The event is free and breakfast items will be provided It is not a matter […]

Edward Howard Cahill was recently selected to receive an $1,800 Scholarship to participate in the Simulation and Robotics Technology Program at Daytona State College (DSC).  NCS supports DSC students through a Scholarship Program named for Hank Okraski, a pioneer in the Simulation Industry, long time NCS Board of Directors Member and Chair of the NCS Education/Workforce Development […]

NCS’ very own Carla Hoskins delivered the keynote address at the most recent Navy League Luncheon here in Orlando.  Her presentation was focused on Baseball Legend Bob Feller (1918 – 2010)–the only Chief Petty Officer in the Baseball Hall of Fame!  On hand to receive a Lone Sailor Memorial Paver was Bob Feller’s son Steve. Check out […]