Frost & Sullivan Names Northrop Grumman Federal Government IT Vertical Market Company of the Year.SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Frost & Sullivan will present 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 (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :NOC (Network Operations Center) A central or regional location for monitoring a large network. Also called a "network management center" (NMC), "service management center" (SMC) or "network control center" (NCC), a NOC may be used to manage a large enterprise network, ) with the 2005 U.S. Federal Government IT Vertical Market Company of the Year Award at tonight's Excellence in Information & Communications Technologies Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry Awards Banquet for its outstanding service offerings in the government IT vertical market. Today, Northrop Grumman is one of the top two participants in this market. The company's offerings in the federal government IT vertical market encompass areas such as: homeland security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States solutions; secure network operations; systems integration; command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance An activity that synchronizes and integrates the planning and operation of sensors, assets, and processing, exploitation, and dissemination systems in direct support of current and future operations. This is an integrated intelligence and operations function. Also called ISR. ; secure wireless; managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality and sourcing solutions; human services; public health; public safety; criminal justice; and transportation management solutions. "The federal market is consolidating and most of the participants are looking at tapping the potential in the state and local markets," notes Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Roopa Shree. "Through a series of mergers and acquisitions, Northrop Grumman has successfully aligned the resulting solutions and services carefully in the government market to carve a commendable position for itself in the federal, state and local vertical." In 2004, the firm won numerous contracts from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States , and others. For instance, the U.S. Air Force has commissioned IT products and services for its Network Centric Solutions program with an overall ceiling of $9 billion. Additionally, the State Department selected Northrop Grumman to modernize mod·ern·ize v. mo·dern·ized, mo·dern·iz·ing, mo·dern·iz·es v.tr. To make modern in appearance, style, or character; update. v.intr. To accept or adopt modern ways, ideas, or style. its messaging and archive retrieval system under a potential $237 million contract, and the Department of Homeland Security awarded Northrop Grumman a $337 million task order to develop a high-speed, secure data network that will be key to enabling intelligence data to flow between federal, state and local law enforcement. These prestigious contracts reinforce Northrop Grumman's position as a leading IT services provider in the government IT market. Northrop Grumman has numerous 'firsts' to its credit for technological innovation in the defense industry. The wireless "tactical Internet" system called Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below - Blue Force Tracking developed by the company and used on the battlefield during Operation Iraqi Freedom won the award for 'Most Innovative U.S. Government Program' by the Institute for Defense & Government Advancement. The company's Space Technology sector attained a CMMI See CMM. (r) Level 5 maturity rating for software against the latest Software Engineering Institute Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) standard, enabling it to become the only company to earn such high ratings in the defense and IT industries. To date, with 16 CMMI Level 5 ratings, Northrop Grumman has earned more than any other company in the IT and defense industries. Fewer than 20 companies worldwide have achieved CMMI Level 5. Northrop Grumman continues to proactively partner with other leading vendors in the market to bring the right mix of solutions and services to the customer. It is also the leading provider on General Services Administration The General Services Administration (GSA) was established by section 101 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C.A. § 751). The GSA sets policy for and manages government property and records. schedules. Frost & Sullivan presents this Award each year to a company that has demonstrated excellence in all operations, exhibiting outstanding management, consistent growth, and positive social and economic impact on local and national communities and customers in its industry. It recognizes exceptional customer service and the ability to combine technology and successful strategic initiatives. The recipient has also superior revenue growth skills through significant gains in the marketplace. Held in Scottsdale, Frost & Sullivan's 2005 Excellence in Information & Communications Technologies Awards Banquet honors world-class companies for outstanding performance and achievements in the information & communications technologies markets. An annual event, the banquet recognizes the quality and merit of distinguished individuals and companies. About Northrop Grumman Corporation Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense company headquartered in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , Calif. Northrop Grumman provides technologically advanced, innovative products, services and solutions in systems integration, defense electronics, information technology, advanced aircraft, shipbuilding and space technology. With 125,000 employees, and operations in all 50 states and 25 countries, Northrop Grumman serves U.S. and international military, government and commercial customers. About Frost & Sullivan Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company Noun 1. consulting company - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting firm business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a founded in 1961, partners with clients to create value through innovative growth strategies. The foundation of this partnership approach is our Growth Partnership Services platform, whereby we provide industry research, marketing strategies, consulting, and training to our clients to help grow their business. 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