Army Extends Collaboration with Digital Fusion on Database Project.Business Editors/Technology Writers TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2002 The US Army Material Command Logistics Support Activity (LOGSA LOGSA Logistics Support Activity (USAMC) LOGSA Logistics Support Agency ) in Huntsville, AL, has selected Digital Fusion, Inc. (Nasdaq:DIGF DIGF Dalian International Garment Fair ) to provide onsite technical support for the continued development of the Logistics Integrated Database (LIDB LIDB Line Information DataBase LIDB Line Information Data Base LIDB Logistics Integrated Database LIDB Logistics Intelligence Data Base ). Begun four years ago with Digital Fusion's assistance, this system provides real-time logistics information to support Army operations. "We're honored to have been selected to work on this contract. We're proud to have the opportunity to play a small role in making sure our armed forces have what they need to do their job--when they need it," said Christine Kemp n. 1. Coarse, rough hair in wool or fur, injuring its quality. , vice president of marketing and business development for Digital Fusion. The LIDB application uses a single Oracle database to consolidate 66 systems supporting Army readiness, maintenance, supply, authorizations, pipelines and other aspects of the strategic, operational and tactical activities of the Army. In January 1997 LOGSA received funding to provide a test prototype or Proof of Principal (POP) of the LIDB. The LIDB-POP application combined data from 10 different existing LOGSA systems into one database accessed from one interface. Brought in by LOGSA to help meet the LIDB-POP deadlines, Digital Fusion used PowerBuilder software and other PowerBuilder development tools to build the client-server system Client-server system A computing system that is composed of two logical parts: a server, which provides services, and a client, which requests them. The two parts can run on separate machines on a network, allowing users to access powerful server resources , with Oracle used for database management. Following the success of the LIDB-POP application, LOGSA received funding to expand the scope of the project to include all systems maintained by LOGSA. Digital Fusion will be an integral part of the LIDB project, providing technical leadership to the development staff, as well as guidance and assistance to the LIDB-Web development team. "I appreciate LOGSA placing their trust in us to help ensure the success of the LIDB project over the coming year," said Jeff Williams For the poker player, see . For the physician, see . For the astronaut, see . Jeff Williams (born June 6, 1972 in Canberra) is an Australian-born, left-handed pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers baseball team. , area services manager for Digital Fusion's Huntsville office. "We've developed a keen understanding of the Army's objectives for LIDB and look forward to working with the LOGSA team throughout the next phase to help them reach these goals." About Digital Fusion Digital Fusion is a business and information technology consulting Information technology consulting (IT consulting or business and technology services) is a field that focuses on advising businesses on how best to use information technology to meet their business objectives. company helping its customers make the most of technology to access business information, enhance the performance of their human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. and meet their business needs. We provide the people, processes and technology needed to translate business needs into sound IT strategies. Based in the eastern-U.S., Digital Fusion provides a range of services in business application strategy and development, including Enterprise Application Solutions, IT Consulting and IT Support and Integration. For additional information about Digital Fusion visit http://www.digitalfusion.com. |
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