BTG Awarded Air Force GIS Services Contract.Business Editors/High Tech Writers FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2001 BTG BTG BIT (Built-In Test) Target Generator BTG Bridging the Gap BTG British Technology Group BtG Betreuungsgesetz (Germany) BTG Biomass Technology Group BV BTG Begbies Traynor Group , Inc. (Nasdaq: BTGI), an information systems and technical services company, announced that it has won a contract to provide Enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) support to Pacific Air Forces (PACAF PACAF Pacific Air Forces ) installations in Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam. The terms of the contract are $1.4 million for the base year, with the possibility of two extensions on a yearly basis. Under the contract, personnel from BTG's Geospatial Information Systems Division will support implementation of the U.S. Air Force GeoBase Initiative at four installations, augmenting existing technical staff at PACAF bases in Japan and Hawaii. The GeoBase initiative is an effort to change the way geospatial information resources (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. are acquired, implemented, exploited, and sustained on Air Force bases around the world. David Ramirez, Director of BTG's Continental United States United States territory, including the adjacent territorial waters, located within North America between Canada and Mexico. Also called CONUS. and Pacific Geospatial Information Systems, said the company will base employees in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam to support the PACAF contract. He said this is an extension of the work the company is already doing at Patrick Air Force Base Patrick Air Force Base is a United States Air Force Base located between Satellite Beach and Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA. Patrick Air Force Base is home to the 45th Space Wing and the Air Force Technical Applications Center. in Florida, Luke Air Force Base Luke Air Force Base (IATA: LUF, ICAO: KLUF) is a large Air Force Base located west of Phoenix on the outskirts of the city of Glendale, Arizona. It has eight squadrons of F-16 Fighting Falcons and it is used to train pilots flying Sorties at Barry M. in Arizona, and Vandenberg Air Force Base Vandenberg Air Force Base, U.S. military installation, 3,456 acres (1,399 hectares), SW Calif., near Lompoc; chief Pacific coast launch site for military satellites. in California. Senior Vice President Les Rose, General Manager of BTG Applied Engineering Solutions, said BTG has developed GIS environments that use leading-edge commercial software to help clients analyze their resources and make better-informed decisions. "The broad applications range from map production to complex modeling and analysis, including determining the suitability of proposed land use, assessing the impact of planned facilities in environmentally sensitive areas, and conducting risk analysis. Our GIS solutions have been used to determine disputed boundaries, explore prehistoric sites, and map illicit crop production in South America. We have an exceptional group of experienced professionals who operate throughout the world to help our clients visualize, analyze and manage their resources." Joe Staton, Vice President of BTG's Geospatial Information Systems, said the unit is growing rapidly. "Our services are in demand by clients in private sector organizations, as well as those in federal, state and local government. Comprehensive planning and resource management are critical tools for every enterprise. Our geospatial systems help clients manage their geographic information more efficiently and cost-effectively, while improving their decision-making capabilities." To learn more about BTG's Geospatial Systems, contact Joe Staton at 850-897-6206 or by e-mail at jstaton@btg.com . BTG's expert practice areas also include Information Management, Technology in Schools, Emergency Management, Data Warehousing, Client Care Services, Mobile Computing, and Enterprise Support Services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services and Network Management. Information about BTG is available on the Web at www.btg.com, by e-mail at info@btg.com, or by calling 703-383-8140. "SAFE HARBOR Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. 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