Richard Davies wrote: The UK has a good crop of technology pioneers in cloud computing - for example ElasticHosts, FlexiScale, Flexiant, OnApp - and also some strong government initiatives such as G-Cloud.
We will have to see whether this kind of technical leadership converts into swift mass-market adoption or not.
ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) has been selected to produce mounted
counter-IED systems under a contract awarded by the Naval Sea Systems
command, Washington, D.C.
Joint Counter-Radio Controlled Electronic Warfare (JCREW) mounted
systems are electronic jammers designed to prevent the initiation of
radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (IEDs). This technology is
critical to protecting U.S. personnel from the threat posed by IEDs.
This indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract is for urgent
procurement and support of JCREW systems to defeat the evolving
counter-IED threat. Work will be performed by ITT’s force protection
systems business in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
“This award underscores our commitment and capabilities to protect armed
forces that confront the IED threat,” said Chris Bernhardt, president of
ITT’s electronic systems business. “As we strengthen our position in the
counter-IED arena, this achievement is an important milestone in our
refinement and production of this critical technology.”
ITT Electronic Systems is a leading supplier of information and
electronic warfare (EW) technologies, systems and services that enable
mission success and survivability. Key technologies include integrated
EW systems for a variety of aircraft, reconnaissance and surveillance
systems for air and sea-based applications, force protection and
counter-IED systems, precision landing and air traffic systems for
military applications, and under sea systems encompassing mine defense,
naval command and sonar systems, and acoustic sensors. In addition, ITT
Electronic Systems produces aircraft armament suspension and release
equipment, electronic weapons interface systems, and advanced composite
structures and subsystems.
About ITT Corporation
ITT Corporation is a high-technology engineering and manufacturing
company operating on all seven continents in three vital markets: water
and fluids management, global defense and security, and motion and flow
control. With a heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers
to deliver extraordinary solutions that create more livable
environments, provide protection and safety and connect our world.
Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., the company reported 2009 revenue
of $10.9 billion. www.itt.com