NCS News Desk

With the end of the Space Shuttle era, there is a need to promote positive discussion about the future of space.  The Summit on the Future of Space aims to increase awareness of plans for both manned and unmanned space exploration while also highlighting the important role of Central Florida’s simulation and training resources.  One […]

Workforce Central Florida and the University of Central Florida’s Office of Experiential Learning have partnered to offer the greater Orlando technology community an opportunity to invest in their future workforce through the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiative. Investing in tomorrow’s workforce to meet projected demands in Orlando’s new and emerging industries of Digital […]

Florida 2011 TechXpo will be held Tuesday, October 11th in Melbourne, FL at The Clemente Center on the campus of Florida Institute of Technology.  This event  is an exposition of technology and innovations from hi-tech companies. This single-day event was created to allow companies with advanced technologies and innovations to display their products and services to other […]

What is a PSM:  A STEM Program that translates science to business! PSM programs provide a new kind of degree that prepares graduates for work in active science, combines technical competencies with workforce skills, and leads to careers outside of academia.  Skills such as interdisciplinary teamwork, project management, communications skills, basic business skills, and training in […]

The 2012 ITEC Conference Producer has issued its Call for Papers in conjunction with the just released 2012 themes.  This announcement gives everyone the opportunity to become directly involved with Europe’s leading conference and exhibition.  Following the most highly attended and content driven ITEC in years, ITEC 2012 is set to build upon 2011’s success.  We welcome […]

For additional information on this International Exhibition click on the attached files.  In addition, exhibition organizers may visit Orlando in the future to meet with prospective companies that can meet the long list of requirements.  NCS will continue to make you aware as information is received.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Terri Bernhardt (407) 883-5181 ECS’ Support to NATO ACT Continues with Augmented Virtuality Contract. Orlando, Fla. August 3, 2011. Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS) announced that it received a contract from the NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) to develop its Augmented Virtuality Environment. NATO ACT is transforming the way the […]

This is a personal note because I just want to make sure you are aware of a great event for a life-saving cause on Saturday, November 19, 2011.  On that day, teams in Orlando and Tampa and in more than 78 other communities across the country will join together to participate in a 5K walk […]

JOIN US FOR OUR SECOND ANNUAL TILTED KILT CHARITY GOLF OUTING WHEN: SEPTEMBER 9TH 1230 PM SHOTGUN WHERE: TWIN RIVERS GOLF CLUB • 2100 Ekana Drive Oviedo, Florida 32765 Phone:407.366.1211 • 18 HOLE SHAMBLE • BEER AND TILTED KILT GIRLS ON EVERY 3RD HOLE • CONTESTS ON COURSE • BARBECUE AND AFTER PARTY AT THE […]

Dear Community Leader, I’m excited to report to you today about a new initiative to help Central Florida’s small businesses grow and prosper.  The City of Orlando has partnered with the White House, the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Senator Bill Nelson to host a special forum designed to help Orlando’s small businesses have […]

Mears Transportation is hosting Camaraderie Foundation’s First Annual Golf Tournament at Dubsdread Golf Club on Friday, November 4, 2011. This is an opportunity to raise funds towards Camaraderie’s mission to provide supplemental spiritual, emotional and counseling support for re-deployed or deployed Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Reservists and Guardsmen, as well as to their families. Please […]

The International Test & Evaluation Association (ITEA) will hold its Annual Symposium September 12-15, 2011 at the Doubletree Hotel at Universal Studios, Orlando, FL.  For more conference details and registration go to the following link. http://www.itea.org/Annual_Symposium.asp

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F-16 Simulation Center for Nellis: L-3 Link Simulation and Training is in the process of delivering an F-16 Mission Training Center to Nellis AFB, Nev.  Operational turnover is set for October.  The F-16 MTC includes four high-definition networked simulators.  Each simulator features an F-16 fighter cockpit within a 360-degree display dome that enables a pilot […]

For release June 14, 2011 Southeastern Data Achieves ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 Certification. Certification demonstrates commitment to quality and environmental management. Oviedo, Florida – E-waste recycler and management consultant Southeastern Data announces that it has achieved the International Organization for Standardization’s ISO 9001:2008 certification for Quality Management Systems and ISO 14001:2004 certification for Environmental […]

ORLANDO, FL., May 17, 2011 – Vcom3D is proud to announce its award of the Office of the Secretary of Defense SBIR topic #OSD10-H08.  Entitled “Serious Game for Continuity of Care Training”, the overall goal of this SBIR project is to develop and demonstrate instructional strategies and modular system architecture for training a wide range […]

The International Test and Evaluation Association – Central Florida (ITEA-CF) Chapter, the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program, and the Medical Training, Treatment and Technology (MT3) network are proud to announce an upcoming plant tour of .decimal® (pronounced”dot-decimal”) in Sanford, FL on Wednesday, 13 July beginning at 2:30 PM. .decimal® offers a state of […]

By Richard Burnett, Orlando Sentinel June 9 2011, 8:07 PM EDT All of the soldiers look real, the mission seems intensely dangerous; and the threats appear authentic. But this battle is in the “virtual” world, with high-resolution graphics, human avatars and full-motion video. The complete article can be viewed at:http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-video-training-mission-20110609,0,1199297.story

Orlando Business Journal Published: June 10, 2011 Virginia-based Intelligent Decisions Inc. expanded its Orlando operation to develop a new virtual-reality training system for Army troops, reports the Orlando Sentinel.  The system uses technology originally developed for video games, and many of Intelligent Decisions’ new employees are graduates of gaming courses at Full Sail University and […]

Although business is business and pleasure is pleasure, the world rarely adheres to absolutes. Thus, this time of year you may want to mix some vacation days with your business travel.  With a little planning, you can get Uncle Sam to subsidize your downtime.  Here are the strategies for doing just that. Combine Business and […]