Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane Division sharpens preparedness with help from Computer Associates; CA-OpenIngres and CA-OpenROAD streamline maintenance protocol and improve status reporting through the Internet.ISLANDIA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 1996--Computer Associates International, Inc. today announced that the Naval Surface Warfare That portion of maritime warfare in which operations are conducted to destroy or neutralize enemy naval surface forces and merchant vessels. Also called SUW. Center-Crane Division (NSWC-CR) can now better determine military preparedness pre·par·ed·ness n. The state of being prepared, especially military readiness for combat. Noun 1. preparedness - the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); "putting them through an integrated manufacturing and repair system for critical equipment modules built on CA's database and application development technology. The CA-OpenIngres database replaced a paper-based information system, enabling NSWC-CR programmers This is a list of programmers notable for their contributions to software, either as original author or architect, or for later additions. See also: Game programmer, List of computer scientists to efficiently manage repairs for electronic circuits, including those used for gunsights, sonar and mine counter measures equipment. It also supplies NSWC-CR with immediate global access to reports that track repair histories and the current status of these devices for determining military preparedness. "Prior to implementing the new system, repair requests, department performance and accuracy were hampered by document loss or filing mishaps," said Steve Bryant Steve Bryant (born October 10, 1959 in Los Angeles, California) is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver for five seasons for the Houston Oilers and Indianapolis Colts. , electronics engineer, NSWC-CR. "Using CA-OpenIngres, we now have on-line reports that technicians and system managers can access remotely from the field via the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the . In addition to streamlining operations and reducing costs, we now have a clearer picture of our preparedness." The CA-OpenIngres database maintains vital information, including technical drawings and repair histories for each component. This data is then used to order replacement parts which are delivered to technicians via robotic ro·bot·ic adj. Relating to, characteristic of, or employing robots. carts. NSWC-CR developers delivered the application, built with CA-OpenROAD, from concept to live operation in only five months. "The new system has greatly improved our ability to efficiently track and manage the status of these critical devices," said Bryant. "With CA-OpenIngres, vital information is always current and easily accessible." Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : CA), with headquarters in Islandia, N.Y., is the world leader in mission-critical business software. The company develops, licenses and supports more than 500 integrated products that include systems and database management, application development, manufacturing and financial applications. CA has 9,000 people in 130 offices in 38 countries and had revenue of $3.5 billion in calendar year 1995. CA can be reached by visiting http://www.cai.com on the World Wide Web or emailing info@cai.com. -0- All referenced product names are trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Elissa LiVecchi, (516) 342-2496 |
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