NASA Engineers at George Mason University
September 30, 1998 - George Mason's
Institute for Public Policy is turning to NASA's
retired space engineers and managers to produce problem-solving teams for Virginia's
commercial satellite-launching facility at Wallops Island, which is expected to begin
operation in 2000. The teams will consist of George Mason University graduate students
and faculty. The program will also contribute to the Washington area's growing commercial
space and satellite industry.
Aid For Emerging Tech Firms
September 29, 1998 - Imperial Bank Emerging Growth Industries Group, a division
of Imperial Bank in Los Angeles, has opened
a Washington office dedicated to providing loans and financial advice to area technology
companies. They are a relationship-oriented provider of specialized financial services
and credit products that address clients' unique needs as rapidly growing companies in
the information services, new media, biotechnology, healthcare and software markets
throughout the United States.
Conservation Fund Brings Efforts to Web
September 28, 1998 - The
Conservation Fund has recently brought its efforts to the Internet. The
fund's homepage includes their latest news, progress of the fund and the
status of various ongoing projects. The Conservation Fund is an organization
seeking sustainable conservation solutions for the twenty-first century, emphasizing
the integration of economic and environmental goals.
SpaceWorks' Releases OrderManager 4.0
September 25, 1998 -Rockville based SpaceWorks
released OrderManager 4.0. The software enhances a company's ability to automate transactions
up and down their supply chains by allowing the company to incrementally phase in functions
over time to accommodate evolving intranet and extranet commerce needs and requirements.
SpaceWorks develops, markets and supports a suite of business-oriented electronic commerce
software applications for use on the Internet, through private corporate intranets and over
extranets.
Housing Database Online for Travelers
September 24, 1998 - Global Home Network,
Inc., based in Herndon, specializes in finding residences for travelers throughout
the world. Visitors may use their Web site to look for accommodations in various
potential destinations. The site also provides a service which locates places to
stay not mentioned or listed on the site. For more information, visit their homepage.
Washington Region Restaurants Online
September 23, 1998 - DC-Restaurants.com,
developed by Intech of Fairfax, is a
online directory of restaurants for the Greater Washington region. The site enables users to
browse through 13 different cuisines to find restaurants of interest. Visitors are able to
link to the restaurants' Web site and find more information on their offerings.
DC-Restaurants.com also provides Internet services to restaurants who are interested in
having an Internet presence.
Washingtonpost.com Conducts Online Salary Survey
September 22, 1998 - Washingtonpost.com
has recently released a five month study concerning the salaries of high tech employees.
8,600 people, 6,200 of which are located in the Greater Washington area, are currently
participating in the ongoing Internet survey. The results of the survey are available
to the pubic in an interactive form that allows individuals to compare their salaries
against those of others in their fields. For more information or to view the results
of the ongoing survey, visit the survey's area in Washingtonpost.com's
WashTech section.
Organization Addresses Workplace Issues
September 21, 1998 - The Center for Adult Development,
based in Washington, D.C., increases knowledge about key issues affecting adult development.
Programs include research projects, educational seminars, workshops and training programs.
Programs run by the center include projects on midlife development and early retirement,
cancer, organizational conflicts and executive coaching. The Center for Adult Development
is a nonprofit educational, research and service organization that promotes healthy adult
development in the workplace.
Autometric Enters New Markets
September 18, 1998 - Springfield based Autometric Inc.,
once a satellite imaging business working exclusively for the government, is using imagery
products for entertainment companies, agricultural conglomerates and government contractors.
The company's technology can integrate weather data with maps and photos making two-dimensional
satellite photos look three- dimensional. Past accomplishments include the creation of the
location targeting technology for the Tomahawk cruise missile and three-dimensional-looking
weather imaging for CBS.
Virginia's School Systems Offer New Courses
September 17, 1998 - This month, 23 community college campuses across the state
will provide courses on products from Cisco Corp.,
a network company based in San Jose. The Cisco program will consist of six courses that
will prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Associate exam. The program will cost
under $3,000 and can be completed in one year and could place students in network
engineering jobs that pay an estimated salary of $35,000 to $40,000 per year. Two of
the Cisco courses have also been approved for high school credit by the Virginia
Department of Education. One of the purposes of the course is to fill the estimated
23,000 unfilled jobs in Northern Virginia.
KnowledgeWay Releases New Economy Study
September 16, 1998 - The Potomac KnowledgeWay
and PricewaterhouseCoopers released "Toward a New Economy: Merging Heritage with Vision
in the Greater Washington Region," a study focused on the size and importance of the
Information Communications Cluster in the Greater Washington region. The study was
sponsored by the Potomac KnowledgeWay, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Hale and Dorr LLP, The
Greater Washington Initiative and Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology. For more
information or to download the full study, please visit the
"Toward a New Economy" page on the KnowledgeWay site.
D'Vinci Interactive Offers Design, Training
September 15, 1998 - D'Vinci Interactive, located
in Hagerstown, is a full service interactive multimedia studio focused on combining art
and technology in order to forge a 'digital renaissance.' Aside from Web site design,
D'Vinci Interactive offers 2D and 3D animation services as well as Authorware and Computer
Based Training. Clients include Ticketmaster, The Wellness Web and Intrepid Technologies.
For additional information and a complete list of clients and services, visit their Web site.
Certitude Puts Managed Healthcare Solutions Online
September 14, 1998 - Certitude is a
health information technology company providing targeted solutions for the
managed care industry. Based in Bethesda, Certitude utilizes its global database
to provide targeted services for healthcare professionals through decision support
software, integrated systems and pharmacoeconomic solutions. Visitors to the site
can download demos of software as well as detailed release notes.
Integral Systems New Software Product
September 11, 1998 - Integral Systems
of Lanham produces software products and custom services for satellite ground system
development and integration for government and commercial marketplaces. Customers are
now using Integral Systems' EPOCH 2000 software product, the world's first commercial
off-the-shelf satellite command and control software package. The Orbit Analysis System
(OASYS) module of EPOCH 2000 also is sold as a stand-alone product and allows operators
to perform satellite orbit determination and control. In addition to these products,
the company provides systems for satellite integration and testing, payload processing,
simulation and environment monitoring.
MapSys, Inc. Introduces AutoPilot
September 10, 1998 - MapSys, Inc. of
Alexandria develops and markets computer software products and consulting services
to the Travel and Transportation Industries, specializing in customized software
for highway travel planning, truck fleet operations and intelligent transportation
systems (ITS). They have recently created the AutoPilot
system, an interactive travel Web site, to help travelers in planning their trips.
This system gives you options such as routing preferences, enroute facilities and distance display.
Computer Books Available Online
September 9, 1998 - Computer Literacy,
a retailer of computer and information technology related books, is a place for
information technology specialists to go for the newest technical books and training.
Boasting a large selection and over 500 subject categories, visitors can find the
correct book for them and order online. Computer Literacy also has four retail outlets,
three in California and one in Tysons Corner.
National School Modernization Day
September 8, 1998 - The National
School Modernization Day will be a live teleconference with President Clinton
and U.S. Secretary of Education, Richard Riley on September 8. The goal of the
teleconference is to highlight the need for school renovation, smaller class sizes
with well-prepared teachers and access to educational technology. The Web site offers
instructions on how to participate and an online registration form.
Dyslexia Information Available Online
September 4, 1998 - The Internet is now home to the
International Dyslexia Association
(IDA) based in Baltimore. The IDA Web site contains information about
dyslexia, research into the problem, technology used to overcome the
disability and legal and legislative issues facing those with dyslexia.
The site also hosts a discussion group for those who wish to share personal
information. IDA is an international non-profit organization dedicated to
the study and treatment of dyslexia.
UMD Hosts 1998 Bioscience Forum
September 3, 1998 - The High
Technology Council of Maryland is sponsoring the 1998 Bioscience
Forum that will take place at the University of Maryland on October 1.
The one-day event includes speakers form area companies, sessions on
biotechnology, agriculture, research and development and more. The
event also includes an investor and "biopartnering" session where 30
companies will present to the audience and later meet with those
interested in the opportunities. For more information and to register
for the event visit the
1998 Bioscience
Forum Web site.
Document Authentication Systems Inc. (DAS) Develops New Software
September 2, 1998 - Document
Authentication Systems Inc. (DAS) of Baltimore, an electric commerce
software company, has patented and trademarked the "Electric Original,"
part of their DocuGuard Software package. The "Electric Original" uses
special keying technology and encryption, resulting in a secure, authentic
original document. This technology targets industries such as commercial
leasing, mortgages and pharmaceuticals as well as government, where
original copies are necessary in business transaction.
OTG's DiskXtender (DX) Integrated into Medical Diagnostic Software
September 1, 1998 - OTG Software,
headquartered in Bethesda, is a leading developer of automated data storage and
document management solutions for Windows. They have joined forces with Hewlett
Packard to develop the HP EnConcert Echo Information Management System. This system
is an integrated network solution that allows cardiologists to view and manage
diagnostic images from a PC. HP selected OTG's DiskXtender (DX), an NT-based
software component, to manage the storage and retrieval of ultrasound data to
and from optical media.