by MBJ Staff Published: May 7,2013
Tags: agreement, computer, development, expand, expansion, geospatial, license, research, sale, science, sell, software, technology
HANCOCK COUNTY — NVision Solutions Inc. has expanded its engineering services and capabilities through a strategic licensing agreement with QinetiQ North America Inc. (QNA) and the addition of personnel with expertise in underwater sensors and acoustic telemetry. Under its agreement with QNA, NVision will have the exclusive right to further develop and license to end [...] [...]
HANCOCK COUNTY — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a team, including NVision Solutions Inc., a contract to provide technical support services for the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC). Signed during NVision’s third fiscal quarter of 2013, the contract has a performance period of four-years and ten-months (including four one-year options). NVision’s subcontract [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: March 7,2013
Tags: defense, federal contract, forecast, geospatial, MAP, mapping, meterology, military, small business, technology, Weather
HANCOCK COUNTY — Geocent has been selected to provide Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) the ability to display its forecasted ocean weather data and observations of current ocean weather data on a geospatial map so that it can be viewed on tools such as Google Earth and other Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) based map viewers. The [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: November 26,2012
Tags: bridge, computer, drainage, geospatial, hardware, higher education, highway, information technology, infrastructure, public university, research, road, sfotare, street, technology
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University Extension Service reports an advanced database training project conducted by Extension is saving the state millions of dollars, improving skills and making jobs easier. The Geospatial Education and Outreach Project began working with local and state government agencies across Mississippi in June 2006. By November 2012, more than 2,600 people [...] [...]
HANCOCK COUNTY — The Enterprise for Innovative Geospatial Solutions (EIGS) has formed a partnership with Digital Quest, a national geospatial education firm. The partnership was formed to enhance the EIGS workforce development program with geospatial certifications. The State of Florida recently adopted the “S.P.A.C.E.” (Spatial Projects and Community Exchange) certification series created by Digital Quest and [...] [...]
HANCOCK COUNTY — NVision Solutions has been awarded a prime contract under the SeaPort Enhanced (SeaPort-e) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) for providing engineering, technical and programmatic support services. The contract provides an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) vehicle established to facilitate a Navy-wide electronic procurement process that leverages buying power, improves business intelligence and reduces [...] [...]
HANCOCK COUNTY — NVision Solutions was recently awarded a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 70 IT contract. The contract grants government agencies direct access to NVision’s IT Services as well as its unique geospatial technology products and services. Terms were not disclosed. Customers now have immediate access to a pre-approved contract vehicle with pre-approved [...] [...]
OXFORD — The Center for Traveler Information at the University of Mississippi has selected three proposals from members of the Enterprise for Innovative Geospatial Solutions (EIGS) industry cluster for research and development of geospatial products for the traveling public. The research is being funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to develop [...] [...]
JACKSON — SBA Administrator Karen Mills announced the U.S. Small Business Administration’s support for 10 regional economic development and job creation efforts through a new pilot program, “Innovative Economies.” One of those 10 is located in Mississippi. The pilot program supports small businesses participation in regional economic “clusters” – collaborations between small businesses, the public [...] [...]
JACKSON — The Enterprise for Innovative Geospatial Solutions (EIGS) reports that management and support of Mississippi’s geospatial technology industry cluster has transitioned from the University of Mississippi to the private sector. The cluster will now operate through a self-managed, self-funded program administered by the newly-formed Magnolia Business Alliance (MBA). The university and the member companies [...] [...]