Digital Harbor Online - July 6, 2009

Digital Harbor Online - July 6, 2009
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NEWS
- GSE Systems Books Over $5 Million of New Simulator Contracts
- MAGPI Deploys Ciena to Networking Links for Federal Research Labs
- Monster Diesel Launches New Website and Social Media
- Arbitron Says its Ready to Work With Congress on PPM Impact
- Census Bureau Opens Data Processing Center in Essex

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- GBTC 101
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- GSE Systems Books Over $5 Million of New Simulator Contracts

Sykesville -- GSE Systems said that it has received new contracts totaling over $5 million of new work in its nuclear and non nuclear simulation business sectors. The nuclear awards are for major upgrades to existing simulators in the US and Mexico. The non-nuclear awards are for both new and existing fossil fueled plants located in the US and the UK.
http://www.gses.com


- MAGPI Deploys Ciena to Networking Links for Federal Research Labs

Linthicum -- Ciena reported last week that MAGPI (Mid-Atlantic Gigapop for Internet2), an Information Systems and Computing organization at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, has implemented a network based on the CN 4200 FlexSelect Advanced Services Platform. The system supports MAGPI's high performance network connectivity among multiple research labs located at Princeton University and the U.S. Department of Energy. Ciena’s CN 4200 has increased network capacity and collaborative research capabilities for the labs, including the DOE’s Princeton Plasma Physics Lab, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory and Princeton’s High Energy Physics Group.
http://www.ciena.com
http://www.magpi.net


- Monster Diesel Launches New Website and Social Media

Lutherville -- Alkane, a maker of an alternative diesel fuel additive, Monster Diesel, said that it has launched a renovated website and has setup social media tools Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace. The newly launched website lets users purchase products online, while the social networking sites will be utilized as a means to invite conversation on the company's ongoing alternative energy product innovations.
http://www.monsterdiesel.com


- Arbitron Says its Ready to Work With Congress on PPM Impact

Columbia -- Arbitron has issued a statement saying that it welcomes discussion with Congress on the impact of the introduction of the Portable People Meter (PPM) on radio listening estimates. The statement was issued in response to interest from Congress on investigating the use of the devices. The PPM electronic measurement service is currently used in markets to gather detailed information on radio listening habits.
http://www.arbitron.com


- Census Bureau Opens Data Processing Center in Essex

Essex -- The U.S. Census Bureau and Lockheed Martin have opened a new facility in Baltimore County, to support the data processing efforts required for the 2010 Census. More than 2,500 people will work in the 236,500-square-foot facility in Essex. They will be supporting a broad spectrum of services related to 2010 Census data processing efforts. The facility will be operated by Lockheed Martin's subcontract partner, CSC, who will also manage the hiring efforts for the 2,500 new employees.
http://www.lockheedmartin.com
http://www.csc.com


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- GBTC 101

GBTC 101 is an introduction to the GBTC – our orientation. Spend an hour over breakfast/ or lunch and learn about our organization and the services we extend to our members. This session is designed for new members, new employees of existing members, and those companies considering joining the GBTC.

Date: July 16, 2009, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Where: 2400 Boston Street, 3rd Floor, Baltimore
Cost: Free
Info: http://www.gbtechcouncil.org/Programs/Programs/GBTC-101.aspx _________________________________________________
- GBTC's Meet the Members

Join us and connect with up to 30 regional business professionals in an hour at Power Networking. This event’s structured environment will allow attendees to meet more people in one morning than most people will meet in 6 months. This is your chance to tell the Greater Baltimore business community who you are and what you do. All members should take advantage of this opportunity by sending at least one representative! Whether you are seeking business partners, building your network or looking for opportunities to interact with potential clients… this is an event you can’t miss. Bring your business cards and get ready to network! This event will also include an "egg timer" session. Pre-selected GBTC members will have the chance to briefly explain connections they have made through the organization

Date: August 12, 2009, 7:30 - 9:30 am
Where: Hilton Columbia, 5485 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia
Cost: Free for Members, $35 for Non Members
Info: mailto:melaniek@gbtechcouncil.org or call 410.327.9148

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