NCS News Desk

On 9 Mar, Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste was interviewed via telephone by Adam Longo, Anchor/Reporter, News 13 in Orlando, FL.  Mr. Longo was interested in knowing more about the planned Trade & Investment Mission to Israel, 16-22 Mar.  Using Simigon (an Israeli firm) as an example, Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste explained the power of the MS&T […]

The 2011 Legislative Session is in full swing in our State’s Capitol.  To review a summary of a number of the issues our elected State Officials are grappling with, click on the attached link courtesy of GrayRobinson, Attorneys at Law. http://www.gray-robinson.com.php?ACTION=view&CAT=4&ID=1733

MT3 ConferenceJune 1-4, 2011Renaissance Hotel at Sea WorldOrlando, FL The MT3 Conference is sure to be better than ever in 2011.  With an impressive agenda, world renown speakers and a number of new focus areas, you won’t want to miss this event!  New this year will be an Industry Day on June 1st, a Congressional […]

FYI–attached are some thoughts on the future closure of U.S. JFCOM.  Credit for content goes to leadership and staff from a number of NCS Member companies:  Science Applications International Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics IT.

To review some of the provisions being suggested in the President’s new budget for fiscal year 2012, click on the attached file.

The NTSA Training 2015 Report is now available on the NTSA website – – for FREE.  Available reports include: Air Force, Navy, Joint Training, Congress, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy, and Department of Transportation. In 2010, the National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA) commissioned a team of training experts drawn from its member […]

The Central Florida Chapter of the Air Force Association is hosting an event to allow students and parents to learn about applying to the Air Force Academy and AF ROTC. We call it the Scholarship Opportunity Program. It is scheduled for Sunday, March 20 (see flyer attached).  If anyone knows of a student interested in either of these […]

Colleagues,   For those of you who are perhaps not aware, we are merging the Multimedia Design Technology and the New Media Technology programs into a single program entitled Digital Media Technology. Though we have a number of programs available to instruct students on the production of digital assets, nothing currently exists for the IT […]

NCS is currently in discussion with each of the Service M&S Acquisition Organizations about hosting  a future Event with Industry.  The idea is to feature each individual Service at a dedicated Event in order to facilitate dialogue.  To prepare for each of the Events, NCS has offered to reach out to Industry and gather topics/issues/areas of concern/etc. that […]

To all NCS Members, Initial planning is underway for the next semiannual NCS Membership Night (TBD in March 2011) and we are in search of Member Sponsors.  If your Company is interested please contact Tom Baptiste at 407-882-0690 or (Cell) 407-690-7740 or at tbaptiste@simulationinformation.com for additional information. Thanks in advance for your support. Warm regards. Tom Baptiste, Lt Gen, USAF […]

Does your Business need a simple and environmentally friendly way to empty the storage closets of unwanted/outdated Electronics Equipment?  Based on the success of the first Recycling Event held in November 2010, NCS will again partner with Southeasterndata to hold two additional Events in 2011.  As before, a share of the proceeds will benefit the NCS […]

Attached are some last minute tax planning ideas for 2010 courtesy of Martinez & Associates, CPAs, P.A.

National Center for Simulation 3039 Technology Parkway Orlando, FL 32826 Phone: 407.384.6111 Fax: 407.384.0043     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact:  Dolly Rairigh Glass, drg1000@msn.com, 407-797-7851   FedSUN Infrastructure Grant Improves Collaboration Network December 8, 2010.  Orlando, Fla.  The National Center for Simulation (NCS), in partnership with the Orange County Research and Development Authority (OCRDA), […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Media@Teamorlando.org, 407-620-3357   Serious Games Winners Announced December 8, 2010. Orlando, Fla. – The Serious Games Showcase & Challenge winners were announced at an award ceremony the final day of the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC).  Four teams emerged as winners from I/ITSEC 2010 SG&SC.    Muzzy Lane won […]

FYI–Attached are the details of the preliminary agreement on extension of tax law outlined by President Obama last night.

Dr. Krishan Sharma, Chairman KKS Group and M.Y. Maharshi, Chairman & Managing Director, MYM Technologies, Ltd., India, travelled to visit I/ITSEC 2010.  After several months of dialogue with Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste, the two Corporate Executives and their team travelled to Orlando for meetings with NCS and introductions to a number of NCS Member Company Executives.  […]

To provide Members feedback on the activity of NCS on their behalf, the following document captures specific accomplishments since Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste became the President/Executive Director.  A living document, it will be updated periodically to provide you the most current information possible.  Information highlighted in blue has been added/updated since the last NCS Board of Directors Meeting […]

On day three of I/ITSEC 2010, NCS hosted a tour of the displays for more than 40 visiting MDs.  Taking a break from their own conference held in parallel at the Hilton Hotel, the group of MDs included the Head of the American College of Surgeons and chairs of a number of other societies and […]

The Canadian Consulate in Miami hosted a breakfast event on the margins of I/ITSEC 2010 for a number of Canadian Company Representatives.  Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste was one of the featured speakers and highlighted the strength of the M&S cluster in Central Florida and the advantages of a presence in Florida for Companies interested in the M&S Industry.  […]

Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste was a featured speaker on day four of I/ITSEC 2010 to 65 business leaders participating in the Central Florida Partnership’s Leadership Orlando Class 80.  Following his remarks, Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste chaired an Industry Panel that included Jim Craig, Lockheed Martin, David Rees, SAIC, John Sclott, L-3, Matt Fair, VCOM3D and Dr. Roger […]