NCS Press Release

For the fourth consecutive year, George Cheros, CEO and president of the National Center for Simulation, has been recognized as one of Florida’s most influential leaders by Florida Trend magazine. The publication’s annual Florida 500 list features the state’s top leaders and executives across major industries. “I’m honored to be included in the Florida 500 list among such outstanding leaders from all over the state,” said Cheros. “I think this recognition is a direct correlation to the growing modeling, simulation and training industry – about $6.5B each year – and the impact that it continues to make on our state […]

June 24, 2020—Orlando, Florida.  The National Center for Simulation (NCS) announced the award winners for the 2020 NCS Henry C. Okraski scholarships. Ten graduating high school students from Orange and Seminole County high schools will receive $1,000 scholarships to use in their pursuit of a secondary education in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) or related field at an accredited technical school, college, or university in the state of Florida.  Over the last five years the organization has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships and in support of STEM education programs. In addition to the $10,000 for the Henry […]

ORLANDO, FLORIDA. April 22nd, 2020. International Cyber-Security Firm GLESEC is offering organizations with free Breach & Attack Simulation Testing on Immediate Cybersecurity Threats until May 31st, 2020. www.glesec.com As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the globe the number of cyberattacks has dramatically increased. This is in part due to the move to a work from home for many organizations with a potentially laxed security to accommodate a quick deployment of remote access. This is also due to phishing campaigns that capitalize on news updates from government on Corona Virus that trick individuals into accessing malicious sites. This has exacerbated […]

National Center for Simulation Announces COVID-19 Response Scholarship Drive April 20, 2020—Orlando, Florida. The National Center for Simulation (NCS) announced today that it launched a scholarship campaign within the modeling, simulation & training (MS&T) industry to help more students with tuition and educational expenses during the recovery phase of COVID-19. The resulting scholarships of at least $1000 each will go to students who have been affected by the virus, directly or indirectly, and who are pursuing STEM-related degrees or career fields that support MS&T. One of NCS’ key objectives is to support the development of the future MS&T workforce, and […]

Contact: 2100 N. Alafaya Trail, Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32826info@oriontechnologies.com (407) 476-2120 November 4, 2015News ReleaseFor Immediate Release —Orion Technologies to Receive GrowFL 2015 Companies to Watch Award— Orlando, Fla. (November 4, 2015) — Orion Technologies will be presented with the GrowFL 2015 Companies to Watch Award this Thursday. This award is given to companies whose momentum and practices point toward significant growth over the next several years. Orion Technologies was selected from more than 500 nominees for Florida Companies to Watch, a statewide program managed by economic development group GrowFL, in association with the Edward Lowe Foundation. Orion Technologies’ […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:admin@massvirtual.com Virtual Attain® is Now Free for U.S. Government Use Orlando, FL, November 10, 2015 – Mass Virtual today announced that Virtual Attain®, its industry-changing simulation and training development platform born from the commercial gaming industry, is now available free for U.S. government use in defense and security applications.  In this ever-evolving digital age, industry is demanding a cost saving, turn-key enterprise technology training solution that is agile, adaptive, operationally relevant and accessible to all. Virtual Attain®, with over 1,000 man years of development, has been revolutionizing the virtual learning experience in the simulation and training […]