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Akimeka(R), in Partnership with Northrop Grumman(R), Adopts Inmedius(R) S1000D Software.


Publishing Suite Supports Conversion of U.S. Navy E2-C Hawkeye Legacy Data to S1000D

PITTSBURGH -- Inmedius is pleased to announce a multiyear contract with Akimeka Technologies, LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier, Leaded Chip Carrier) See leadless chip carrier, CLCC and PLCC.

1. LCC - Language for Conversational Computing. Written at CMU in the 1960's.
, in conjunction with Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an aerospace and defense conglomerate that is the result of the 1994 purchase of Grumman by Northrop. The company is the third largest defense contractor for the U.S.  Corporation, for its S1000D Publishing Suite[TM]. Northrop Grumman's Technical Data and Software Systems (TDSS TDSS Tactical Decision Support System (formerly Contact Management System)
TDSS Timiskaming District Secondary School (New Liskeard, ON, Canada)
TDSS Television Data Systems Subcommittee
) is mentoring and working with Akimeka, a Honolulu-based company that provides innovative network, software, and web-driven solutions to Department of Defense (DoD) customers.

The business team is utilizing the Inmedius software to support a Navy E2-C Hawkeye aircraft contract awarded to Akimeka for the conversion of the program's legacy data to the ASD ASD
abbr.
atrial septal defect


ASD Atrial septal defect, see there
 S1000D Specification. The all-weather E-2 Hawkeye The Grumman E-2 Hawkeye is an all-weather, aircraft carrier-based tactical Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft nicknamed "Super Fudd"[1] because it replaced "Willy Fudd", (the E-1 Tracer).  Airborne Early Warning/Command and Control aircraft (AEW&C) has served as the "eyes" of the U.S. Navy fleet for more than 30 years, and current production E-2C E-2C Hawkeye; Navy Airborne Warning and Control System Aircraft  aircraft possess the most advanced AEW&C capabilities in service today.

"Utilizing the Inmedius Suite was critical in enabling us to establish an S1000D environment and successfully convert and deliver S1000D compliant data that integrates with the E2-C program," said Phil Kahue, President, Akimeka Technologies. "The software's ease of use, along with Inmedius' assistance in the implementation and production, allowed the project to successfully start within a limited timeframe. We were able to make the first delivery less than three months after the contract was initially awarded."

For the project, Akimeka worked with Northrop Grumman Corporation and Alu Like Enterprises, a nonprofit service organization dedicated to assisting native Hawaiians This is a list of notable Native Hawaiians:
  • James Aiona, politician
  • Daniel K. Akaka, politician
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 in their efforts to achieve social and economic self-sufficiency.

"After reviewing several S1000D management system vendors, TDSS selected the Inmedius Publishing Suite based on its ease of use and integrated editing and management capabilities, as well as Inmedius' S1000D expertise and experience," explained Ed Puckett, program manager, Northrop Grumman. "The fully integrated Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) Refers to ready-made merchandise that is available for sale. See MOTS.

(software) COTS - commercial off-the-shelf. See commercial software.
) software set provides a natural progression for those familiar with other types of structured data management systems."

About Inmedius

Inmedius is a global leader in delivering performance-oriented applications that capture, create, manage, and deploy technical information assets. www.inmedius.com

Inmedius is a registered trademark, and the Inmedius S1000D Publishing Suite is a trademark of Inmedius, Inc. All other companies' names, products, trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective holders. Companies mentioned do not imply endorsement.
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