Emerging Technology
PR Newswire | July 21, 2023
FM:Systems, provider of the most scalable and intuitive all-in-one workplace management platform, announced today its FMS:Workplace solution has achieved the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program's (FedRAMP) "In Process" designation.
FedRAMP is a government-wide program that promotes the adoption of secure cloud services across the federal government by providing a standardized approach to security and risk assessment for cloud technologies, like FM:Systems solutions. Through its sponsorship with the U.S. Department of Education, FM:Systems is working to reach full FedRAMP authorization for FMS:Workplace within one year.
"With the rise of remote and hybrid work, many organizations are looking for smart ways to optimize their real estate, reduce expenses, and deliver productive workplace experiences," said Kurt von Koch, CEO of FM:Systems. "Achieving the FedRAMP In Process designation for our FMS:Workplace solution allows federal clients to access our trusted workplace management suite of software solutions in a secure cloud environment so they can gain the data-backed insights needed to make strategic decisions about their real estate and workplace needs."
As a flexible, easy-to-use Integrated Workplace Management Solution, federal agencies can use FMS:Workplace to seamlessly manage, analyze, and report on facilities and real estate operations and maintenance (O&M) information all in a single system. The FMS:Workplace solution includes:
Space Management
Sustainability Management
Move Management
Maintenance Management
Strategic Scenario Planning
Real Estate Management
Asset Management
Project Management
"The increase of data breaches and phishing campaigns taking place across the U.S. and globally means it's critical for government agencies to take every step they can to safeguard sensitive information and data privacy," said the Chief Information Officer (CIO), of the U.S. Department of Education. "FM:Systems provides workplace management solutions that meet FedRAMP authorization requirements and federal cloud security standards."
FM:Systems workplace management solutions are used by over 150 government institutions, including 10 of the 15 federal government departments.
About FM:Systems
FM:Systems all-in-one workplace management platform helps more than 1,200 of the world's largest organizations access, manage, and measure every aspect of their real estate portfolio. With the most complete range of intuitive and scalable space management, hybrid work, workplace analytics and smart sensor solutions, our customers gain the data-backed clarity and vision necessary to make strategic real estate decisions and deliver high-performance workplaces today and long into the future. For more information about FM:Systems, please visit www.fmsystems.com.
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Emerging Technology
PR Newswire | July 18, 2023
DroneShield is pleased to announce it has received a record $33 million order from a U.S. Government agency. The award consists of DroneShield C-UAS / counterdrone equipment and multi-year services.
DroneShield's U.S. CEO, Matt McCrann, commented: "We're honored to receive this award and support this customer. This award is a result of their trust in DroneShield and our solutions, and reflects our commitment to their mission."
"We're proud of our team's efforts, the increasing value we've delivered to our customers worldwide, and are excited about continuing to support and grow the business as we look towards 2024 and beyond."
The company expects to receive full payment of the order prior to the end of 2023 and anticipates this year to be another record year, by a wide margin, following the previous record year in 2022.
This latest order follows a $9.9 million order announced earlier this month, from another customer among the Five Eyes community.
DroneShield current order backlog (committed orders in the process of fulfilment) stands at a record $62 million, with a current pipeline of over $200 million across more than 80 opportunities.
About DroneShield Limited
DroneShield provides Artificial Intelligence based platforms for protection against advanced threats such as drones and autonomous systems. We offer customers bespoke counterdrone (or counter-UAS) and electronic warfare solutions and off-the-shelf products designed to suit a variety of terrestrial, maritime or airborne platforms. Our customers include military, intelligence community, Government, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, and airports globally.
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Emerging Technology, Government Business
Globenewswire | June 30, 2023
CCC is pleased to announce its $418-million government to government (G2G) contract with the Colombian Ministry of National Defense for the supply of 55 Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs) from General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-Canada). As part of CCC’s G2G contract, GDLS-Canada will design, manufacture, test, deliver and provide in-service support for the 55 LAVs over a period of six years.
Based in London, Ontario, GDLS-Canada is a global leader in light armoured vehicle platforms and sub-system integration. It employs approximately 1,750 people and supports 9,300 direct and indirect jobs through its supply chain.
CCC’s G2G contract builds on the longstanding diplomatic and economic relationship between Canada and Colombia. In 2013, CCC signed a similar G2G contract worth $65 million with the Colombian Ministry of National Defense for LAVs manufactured by GDLS-Canada.
CCC is Canada’s government to government (G2G) contracting agency. For over 75 years, CCC has been helping Canadian companies like GDLS-Canada establish successful commercial relationships with foreign governments.
Every G2G contract signed with CCC has the legal effect of being signed in the name of the Government of Canada and comes with an assurance of contract performance and alignment with Canada’s integrity compliance expectations. To learn about how Canada’s G2G contracts support responsible defence trade, contact CCC.
CCC takes pride in supporting defence trade by facilitating the sale of leading-edge Canadian technology and expertise to Colombia, a NATO global partner. – Bobby Kwon, President and CEO of the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC).
This new G2G contract with CCC will help GDLS-Canada sustain domestic production and contribute to the fulfillment of Canadian public policy priorities, including the essential work of economic reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. – Jason Alejandro Monahan, Vice President and General Manager of General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-C).
ABOUT CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION (CCC)
CCC supports the growth of international trade by helping Canadian exporters gain access to foreign government procurement markets. We are Canada’s government to government contracting agency. We help build successful commercial relationships between Canadian businesses and governments around the world through our government to government contracting approach. We are also the Government of Canada’s designated contracting authority for U.S. DoD requirements from Canada.
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