NCS General News

Defense GameTech Users' Conference 2012 gets Boost in latest edition of MT2 Magazine

Posted on February 1, 2012

To read the full article click on the following link: http://www.military-training-technology.com/mt2-home/366-mt2-2011-volume-16-issue-8-december/5144-gaming-conference-draws-high-level-keynotes-exceptional-topics.html

Consecutive Years of Significant Growth at DiSTI Continue

Posted on January 27, 2012

Continuous Expansion Drives the Need for New Office Space Orlando, FL (January 27, 2012) – The DiSTI Corporation, a software development and simulation training company based in Orlando, FL, announces another year of growth and expansion for the company. In 2011, DiSTI increased its employee base by 24% compared to 2010 staffing levels, and an […]

Florida Defense Contractor Day 2012 at the Capitol in Tallahassee, FL

Posted on January 23, 2012

The Florida League of Defense Contractors Presents Florida Defense Contractor Day 2012 at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida. February 14, 2012 With Special Guest Luncheon Speaker Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll “I look forward to addressing the 2012 defense contractor’s day at the Capitol.  As veterans, both Governor Scott and I are strong advocates for the […]

Android – A Dive Into an Open Source Operating System for the Mobile Device User

Posted on January 23, 2012

INCOSE Space Coast & ITEA-CF to host Joint MeetingThursday, February 2, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM If you use or are interested in Android technology, you may want to participate in the event described in the attached flyer that is being supported by the UCF Business Incubator in the Central Florida Research Park.  You […]

Local Navy League 5K Event to Support Building Homes for Heroes and Lone Sailor Memorial

Posted on January 17, 2012

For additional information go to the attached event brochure.

Orlando-based Serious Gaming Conference Continues to Draw High-Level Keynotes, Exceptional Topics

Posted on January 17, 2012

January 16, 2012. Orlando, Fla. the National Center for Simulation, along with Team Orlando, announced today the keynote speakers in place for the 5th annual Defense GameTech Users’ Conference.  Accepting the invitations are:  General Edward A. Rice, Commander, United States Air Force Air Education and Training Command (AETC);  Michael Jones, Chief Technology Advocate, Google;  Maj Gen […]

SBIR/STTR Phase I Grant Preparation Workshop, 3 Feb 2012

Posted on January 6, 2012

SBIR/STTR Phase I Grant Preparation Workshop Sponsored by:  UCF Venture Lab & UCF Business Incubation Program :Location:  Room 321-B in the Partnership III Building – Central Florida Research Park                    3039 Technology Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826 February 3rd, 2012 8am – 5pm Over $2 billion in SBIR grants will be awarded to innovative small and […]

ITEA & NTSA to host Testing & Training Cross Talk Forum

Posted on January 5, 2012

  Maximizing Testing & Training Collaboration on Sharing of Range Resources and Events. Event Date:  21 Feb 2012 to 22 Feb 2012, Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort For additional information contact Samantha J. Riemer at sriemer@ndia.org or (703) 247-9490 or go to the following link:  http://www.ndia.org/meetings/21F0/Pages/default.aspx  

Heartwood Showcases Means to Achieve Business Profitability With 3D Interactive Learning Simulations at Google Native Client Launch

Posted on January 4, 2012

Modern PCs can execute billions of instructions per second, but today’s web applications can access only a small fraction of this computational power.  Welcome Google’s release of Native Client, a technology that aims to give 3D Interactive Learning and Simulation developers access to the full power of the client’s CPU via Google’s Chrome browser. Native […]

Orange County Job Creation Initiative–Tax Abatement Referendum

Posted on January 3, 2012

This referendum will appear on the January 31, 2012 Presidential Preference Primary Election ballot.  All registered voters in Orange County are eligible to vote on this nonpartisan issue.  If approved, the program will authorize the County to grant qualifying businesses a temporary County property tax exemption of up to 100% on new capital improvement and/or […]

CAPT Bill Reuter, NAWC TSD & COL Dave Smith, PM TRASYS featured on Channel 13 News Clip

Posted on January 3, 2012

To view their remarks click on the following UTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7ijk9eWUj8&feature=youtu.be

NCS to host a Technical Demonstration featuring SimMetrics, 10 Jan 2012

Posted on December 23, 2011

Technical Lunch & Learn SimMetrics – Improving the Fidelity of Distributed Simulations When:  January 10, 2012, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Where:  Partnership III, Room 233                3039 Technology Parkway                Orlando, FL 32826 Join us at the National Center for Simulation to discover SimMetrics, a desktop application created by AGI and VT MAK that helps increase the […]

For Sale–F-18 Flight Simulator

Posted on December 20, 2011

F-18 Full Cockpit Simulator–for sale! Details: –  Climb in like real aircraft –  Canopy can be mounted –  Commercially produced –  Invested $68,000    — Design    — Development    — Manufacture –  Fiberglass and metal shell/fuselage –  Full backlit instrument panels –  Active CRT MPDs –  VGA connections –  Panels with active switches and knobs –  Selected switches controlled by keyboard emulator –  All […]

Are You A Florida Tech Company Looking To Raise Venture Capital?

Posted on December 16, 2011

What is the i2 Capital Acceleration Program? The i2 Accelerator is a program of the Technological Research and Development Authority (TRDA) with support from Space Florida. It consists of three months of intense mentoring that kicks off with a two-day boot camp, and cumulates with day of presentations to a panel of investors that will […]

Jobs–some good news in Nov 2011, courtesy of Adecco Engineering & Technical

Posted on December 15, 2011

The U.S. economy added 120,000 new positions in November 2011 and the unemployment rate dropped to 8.6%.  To view additional information click on the attached file courtesy of Adecco Engineering & Technical.

Short Notice but a Potential Business Development Opportunity forwarded by NTSA!

Posted on December 15, 2011

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-TALK (8255) – is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.  By dialing 1-800-273-TALK, the call is routed to the nearest crisis center in our national network of more than 150 crisis centers.  The Lifeline’s national network of local crisis […]

Military Wraps, Inc.

Posted on December 15, 2011

Military Wraps, Inc. & MW Defense Systems is a Small Business Defense Company located in a Hub Zone from North Carolina. MW Specializes in Camouflage, Concealment, Deception, and Training Products for all branches of the Armed Services along with several agencies within the DOD.  MW’s core capability is creating immersive training aides for site specific […]

NCS and the MS&T Industry in Central Florida featured on UCF's Metro Center Outlook TV Program

Posted on December 13, 2011

The latest segment of UCF’s Metro Center Outlook TV Program was dedicated to the MS&T Industry in Central Florida and specifically the future of Medical Simulation.  To view the program click on the following link:  http://www.ucftv.ucf.edu/shows/ucf_metro/ n

Wounded Warrior Project–Complimentary Charity Dinner, 21 Dec 2011

Posted on December 13, 2011

See attached Flyer COMPLIMENTARY CHARITY DINNER Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. @ The Homewood Suites by Hilton UCF 3028 N Alafaya Trail Orlando, FL 32828