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SAIC Acquires Geo-Spatial Technologies
Washington DC (SPX) Feb 06, 2006 San Diego VA (SPX) Apr 20, 2006 Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has completed the acquisition of Geo-Spatial Technologies, Inc. (GSTI), a Springfield, Va., and Seattle, Wa., firm that is a leader in the research, development, and application of novel geospatial technology for advanced 3-D imaging, reconnaissance, remote sensing and mapping systems. The acquisition enhances SAIC's capability and industry position in the area of next-generation system development and integration for urban warfare and homeland security applications and operations. GSTI has developed systems applying airborne, vehicle-based and terrestrial sensors for mapping urban terrain and structures using LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), IFSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar), digital cameras and video. "Combining GSTI's capability with SAIC's outstanding advanced technology development will allow us to pursue larger and more ambitious R&D and system integration contracts within the defense and homeland security market. An enhanced portfolio of complementary technologies, services and expertise, will help us offer better solutions to current and future customers," said Chris Moscoso, former president and CEO of GSTI. "We are very excited to join the SAIC team." The company's 45 employees will transition into SAIC's Technology, Research and Integration business unit. Terms of the acquisition agreement were not disclosed. "GSTI's current business relationships and ongoing technology programs will help strengthen and broaden SAIC's customer base," said Jurgen Gobien, SAIC general manager in the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Group. "Their expertise will help us build leadership in innovative enabling imaging and mapping technology and provide more opportunities to win key advanced development contracts." Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Science Applications International Corporation Earth Observation News - Suppiliers, Technology and Application
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Dulles VA (SPX) Apr 20, 2006GeoEye, the world's largest satellite remote-sensing imaging company through its partner European Space Imaging (EUSI) has received an additional contract from the European Commission to supply OrbView-3 high-resolution map-accurate imagery. |
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