NCS General News

Valencia College learned today that it won the inaugural Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.  Announced in a ceremony held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., the award comes with $600,000 in prize money.  In a competitive year-long process, the Aspen Institute, along with a panel of some of the biggest names in […]

Take advantage of these deadlines before the holidays:   –  MT3 Conference 2012 has an open Call for Papers with submissions due Dec. 15 (see website for    details www.mt3conference.com ) –  There is a significant discount for early registration (by Dec 31) and the hotel block is open    already. –  Current speaker list […]

Micro Depot, Inc. (MDI) has been a provider of custom server solutions to the training and simulation industry since 1996 (founded 1988) with customers such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, SAIC, Rockwell Collins, Blue Ridge Simulation, Oasis Advanced Engineering, J.F. Taylor and CAE.  MDI offers the Astrix Graphics server family for training and simulation applications with […]

The Organizations of the Combined Professional Associations Group (CPAG) welcome our distinguished guests to this year’s Breakfast Briefing. When:  Friday, 6 January 2012, Radisson University Hotel, 0800 Social *** 0830 Breakfast $18 in advance – Register at:  http://www.incose.org/orlando/cpag/cpag_breakfast_2012.html RSVP by 31 December 2010 – $20 thereafter pending space availability Menu:  Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, Potatoes, Danish, […]

On the 70th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Central Florida Navy League Council recognized Floyd “Pete” Petiprin, a 41 year U.S. Navy Veteran and survivor of the savage and unprovoked attack.  Petiprin is 101 years old and also a survivor of World War I and a number of battles at sea.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Terri Bernhardt (407) 883-5181media@teamorlando.org Winning Momentum for Serious Games December 6, 2011. Orlando, Fla. – The Serious Games Showcase & Challenge (SGS&C) winners were announced at an award ceremony the final day of the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC).  Six teams emerged as winners from I/ITSEC 2011 SGS&C.   […]

On 6 Dec 2011, NCS in partnership with the Manufacturers Association of Central Florida (MACF) and the UCF Incubator hosted a roundtable discussion focused on potential R&D tax credits for small businesses. The presentation from Steven M.  Roark from the Spokane, WA office is attached for your information.  Any follow-up questions or comments can be directed […]

Join the National Center for Simulation and Attorney Ed Kinberg for an informal discussion about Teaming Agreements If you are able to join us, please RSVP to Carla Hoskins @ choskins@simulationinformation.com or 407-384-6111 The event is free to all interested and breakfast will be served! When:  February 8, 2012, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Where:  Research Park, Partnership […]

For Immediate Release CTI PR Contact: Mary Trier (407)620-3357 email: MaryTrier@gmail.com  CTI to Develop Serious Games Solution for IARPA November 29, 2011. Los Angeles, Calif. — Creative Technologies Inc. announced today that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), has selected CTI, as part of the SET/Science Applications […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR Contacts: Dolly Glass, 407.797.7851, drg1000@msn.com or Mary Trier, 407-620-3357, MaryTrier@gmail.com ZelTech Contact: Bill Barfield, 407.620.8860, william.barfield@zeltech.com ZelTech Delivers Its First Product In Record Time – Strobe and MILES (SAM) Device Orlando, Florida — ZelTech announced today delivery of its first product to the US Army, the Strobe And MILES (SAM), a […]

Huntsville, AL (October 18, 2011) – The AEgis Technologies Group is now the largest provider of 3D visualization and embedded training devices for unmanned systems. More than 2,700 licenses have been purchased for Vampire™ (Visualization and Mission Planning Integrated Rehearsal Environment) embedded training software for Raven, Wasp and Puma AE small unmanned air vehicles. AEgis […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Terri Bernhardt (407) 883-5181 Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs Proclaims November 27-December 3 STEM Week November 27, 2011. Orlando, Fla.  Team Orlando announced today that Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs has signed a proclamation declaring November 27 through December 3 is “STEM Week” in Orange County.  STEM stands for Science, […]

Industry Leader in Military Training and Simulation Elects Superior Havok Technology SAN FRANCISCO – November 21, 2011 – Havok™, the leading provider of interactive software solutions for simulation and characters in the games industry, announced new customer Lockheed Martin’s Global Training and Logistics (GTL) business unit, the leading provider of training and logistics support.  Havok’s […]

The National Center for Simulation will join forces with the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Orlando and co-host their 5th Annual Holiday Party.  Join us and enjoy top-level networking, incredible appetizers and a hosted bar with ACG Orlando and co-hosts!   When: Thursday, 1 Dec 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Where: The Citrus Club […]

Central Florida Veterans Memorial Park Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 4303, Winter Park, Fl 32793-4303 Central Florida Veterans Memorial Park Foundation, Inc. (CFVMPF) was founded in March 2003 by veterans to include the Honorable Bill Coleman, LTC Earle Denton USA (ret), Col Joe Kittinger, USAF (ret).  There are currently 21 members of the board of directors […]

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Daleville, Ala., November 16, 2011 – – CATI Training Systems has been awarded a contract to deliver eight X-TUAS™ ground control station (GCS) unmanned aerial systems training devices to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach, Fla., campus.  The training devices will be part of the new CATI UAS Laboratory supporting the university’s new Bachelor of Science […]

November 14, 2011 Ms. Carla Hoskins National Center for Simulation Orlando, Florida Dear Carla, On behalf of the Central Florida Navy League in Orlando Florida, I wanted to express my appreciation for your outstanding efforts in support of our charitable activities. Because of your involvement and dedication, we are able to continue our charitable outreach […]

The Orlando office of LarsonAllen, LLP has announced their company will merge with Milwaukee-based Clifton Gunderon to form CliftonLarsonAllen.  For additional information click on the attached news release: