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ECS in the MT2 Top 100 Sixth Year in a Row

August 25, 2010. Orlando, Fla. Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS) announced today that it has again made the prestigious TOP SIMULATION & TRAINING COMPANIES for Military Training Technology.

KMI Media Group and Military Training Technology proudly announced the list for the 9th Annual MT2 Top Simulation & Training Companies, ECS making the list for the sixth consecutive year. The MT2 Top Simulation & Training Companies is a listing of companies that have made a significant impact in the military training industry throughout the current fiscal year; whether it is in simulation, distributed learning, serious gaming, visual systems, embedded training, targets and ranges, database modeling or any other training component. Companies were selected based on various criteria, which, in part, include total military sales, end-user feedback, innovations and need for the solution.

About ECS
ECS is a software development and solutions company located in Orlando, Florida.  The core mission of the organization is to provide advanced learning technology solutions to clients within the Commercial and Government sector. The company’s exponential growth is a direct reflection of the superior training and simulation products and services they deliver to ECS customers.   In 2009, Inc. 500 named ECS on its prestigious list.  Also in 2009, ECS made the Deloitte Fast 500, Washington Technology Fast 50, as well as several other awards.  In March 2010, the Florida Small Business Administration selected ECS President and CEO Waymon Armstrong as Florida’s Small Business Person of the Year.  In late May, the Small Business Administration selected Mr. Armstrong for its top award in the Nation and named him the National Small Business Person of the Year.

TraumaCon™ Makes Debut to Assist Combat Lifesavers

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ECS Unveils Mobile Learning App

TraumaCon™ Makes Debut to Assist Combat Lifesavers

August 16, 2010. Orlando, Fla. Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS) announced today that it has launched TraumaCon, its mobile medic application, available through U. S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM).  The application was developed as a platform-independent web application and targets mobile platforms such as the iPod Touch, iPad, iPhone, and Android smart phones.

“While TraumaCon allows students to continue learning during downtime, it also easily lends itself as a sustainment training capability available outside the classroom, making training accessible anywhere, anytime,” said ECS president, Waymon Armstrong. “Whether in the classroom, or prior to mission deployment, the mobile application will help future soldiers be better prepared for medical emergencies.”

TraumaCon is a mobile training application that promotes student retention of the Combat Lifesaver (CLS) course material.  Used in conjunction with programs of instruction to compliment classroom instruction, skills labs, and lane training, students become more familiar with fundamental skills during the time they are not directly involved with instructors.  The ‘app’, designed for use during 5-10 minute intervals of time between existing formal instruction courses, allows students to independently learn and sustain skills. TraumaCon augments current program of instruction while providing students a challenging, game-based opportunity to review CLS material and sustain important skills.

The application consists of two games, both of which can be played individually or as a group.  The Knowledge Challenge game presents students with multiple choice questions and possible answers based on the CLS and 68W (the Army occupation series) curriculum.

The Casualty Challenge game presents students with different scenarios based on the CLS curriculum.  The scenarios present 2-Dimensional casualty, some background information, and three possible interventions available to the student for treating the casualty.  The game tests student comprehension by allowing them to select treatment interventions and forcing them to make choices from initial assessment of the casualty by filling out the Field Medical Card.  Immediate feedback is provided to confirm correct actions and notify students when they have selected incorrect actions.   Multiple correct decision paths are allowed since in real medical emergencies, there are often multiple treatments or interventions that result in acceptable care.  Students are timed and scored based on performance when playing both games, while an instructor can post a Leaderboard to motivate a group to improve performance. The instructor may also run reports that provide detailed analysis regarding students’ performance.

TraumaCon brings next-generation technology to Combat Lifessavers.

About ECS
ECS is a software development and solutions company located in Orlando, Florida.  The core mission of the organization is to provide advanced learning technology solutions to clients within the Commercial and Government sector. The company’s exponential growth is a direct reflection of the superior training and simulation products and services they deliver to ECS customers.   In 2009, Inc. 500 named ECS on its prestigious list.  Also in 2009, ECS made the Deloitte Fast 500, Washington Technology Fast 50, as well as several other awards.  In March 2010, the Florida Small Business Administration selected ECS President and CEO Waymon Armstrong as Florida’s Small Business Person of the Year.  In late May, the Small Business Administration selected Mr. Armstrong for its top award in the Nation and named him the National Small Business Person of the Year.

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Engineering & Computer Simulations Supports Department of Energy

July 26, 2010. Orlando, Fla. Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS) announced today that it has been awarded a contract to support the Department of Energy through a contract with Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, managed by Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation.  The ECS contract is part of an ongoing contract with Department of Energy.  ECS is providing modeling, simulation and visual support as part of the contract.

“This contract,” said ECS president, Waymon Armstrong, “is an important part of our company growth. The support our engineers provide to the Department of Energy and Bechtel is an example of ECS’ strong focus on customer support and flexibility.”

About ECS
ECS is a software development and solutions company located in Orlando, Florida.  The core mission of the organization is to provide advanced learning technology solutions to clients within the Commercial and Government sector. The company’s exponential growth is a direct reflection of the superior training and simulation products and services they deliver to ECS customers.   In 2009, Inc. 500 named ECS on its prestigious list.  Also in 2009, ECS made the Deloitte Fast 500, Washington Technology Fast 50, as well as several other awards.  In March 2010, the Florida Small Business Administration selected ECS President and CEO Waymon Armstrong as Florida’s Small Business Person of the Year.  In late May, the Small Business Administration selected Mr. Armstrong for its top award in the Nation and named him the National Small Business Person of the Year.

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Virtually a World Away, ECS Supports the NATO Allied Command Transformation Office in Demonstration of Immersive Virtual World Technology

June 16, 2010. Orlando, Fla. Distance was not an issue for Engineering and Computer Simulations (ECS) at the recent ITEC conference in London.  While travelers to ITEC experienced delays and cancellations due to volcanic ash from the eruption in Iceland, the grounded flights did not hamper ECS in supporting the NATO Allied Command Transformation Office in demonstrating their immersive virtual world technology.

The ECS team reached across the ocean and remotely assisted the NATO office in demonstrating the efficacy of distributed communications and collaboration using virtual world technologies for training and education.  The ECS team included artists, engineers and management, who interfaced with NATO ACT personnel and ITEC attendees using Nexus to facilitate real time discussions through avatars interacting within realistic 3D environments. These environments provided context to the discussions and demonstrated the effectiveness of the virtual world technology.

This remote participation yielded a cost savings of over $10K in travel funds for the NATO ACT.  However, in reality, the distributed event established even greater confidence in the Nexus system and virtual world technologies, and set the stage for huge savings potential as these economies scale across more users and additional events.

About ECS
ECS is a software development and solutions company located in Orlando, Florida.  The core mission of the organization is to provide advanced learning technology solutions to clients within the Commercial and Government sector. The company’s exponential growth is a direct reflection of the superior training and simulation products and services they deliver to ECS customers.   In 2009, Inc. 500 named ECS on its prestigious list.  Also in 2009, ECS made the Deloitte Fast 500, Washington Technology Fast 50, as well as several other awards.  In March 2010, the Florida Small Business Administration selected ECS President and CEO Waymon Armstrong as Florida’s Small Business Person of the Year.  In late May, the National office selected Mr. Armstrong for its top award in the Nation and named him the National Small Business Person of the Year by SBA.

May 25, 2010

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The U.S. Small Business Administration Selects Waymon Armstrong, ECS, as the 2010 National Small Business Person of the Year

May 25, 2010. Orlando, Fla. Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS) announced today that Waymon Armstrong, President and CEO, has been selected by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as the, “2010 National Small Business Person of the Year”.  Mr. Armstrong was honored at a luncheon in Washington, D.C. today during National Small Business Week where the SBA salutes small businesses that drive America’s economy.

In March, he was named Florida’s 2010 Small Business Person of the Year, and was honored at an awards ceremony last week in downtown Orlando.

“It is such a great honor to be selected by the SBA for this award,” said Armstrong.  “The pursuit of a dream, and the support of many dedicated employees, family members and friends, brought us to where we are today.  Through the efforts of many, I have been honored, but I truly know that this award would not have been possible without the great ECS team, our customers, and my family – and I am grateful to each of them!”

Each year since 1963, the President has issued a proclamation calling for the celebration of Small Business Week.  National Small Business Week pauses to recognize outstanding small business owners for their personal successes and contributions to our nation.  More than half of Americans who work either own or work for small businesses.

“Waymon’s commitment to his employees and to his business – Engineering & Computer Simulations, Inc. – demonstrates the qualities that make small businesses such a powerful force for job creation in the American economy and in their local communities,” said Karen Mills, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. “It’s the same qualities that will lead us to economic recovery. We are especially proud that his company benefited from two grants under SBA’s Small Business Innovation and Research Program.  I applaud Waymon, and all of the state small business persons of the year who are here today. We are all grateful for their contributions to our economy.”

ECS has been on a growth path for the last five years and has been recognized as an award winning company by Inc. 500, Deloitte Fast 500 and Washington Technology Fast 50 as well as being the recipient of Florida’s IT Florida award in 2008.  Also in 2007 and 2009, Waymon Armstrong was a finalist for Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award.  At the 2009 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference, the ECS-developed “Computer Based Corpsman Training System” won two prestigious awards from the conference’s Serious Games and Showcase Challenge: Best Game in the government category, and the People’s Choice Award, which was voted on by attendees at the conference.  The game, developed for the Marine Corps, builds on an earlier Army combat casualty care game.  The new game adds functionality and assessment and allows Marines to tailor missions, and create new scenarios to provide Marines realistic training.

About ECS
ECS is a software development and solutions company located in Orlando, Florida.  The core mission of the organization is to provide advanced learning technology solutions to clients within the Commercial and Government sector. The company’s exponential growth is a direct reflection of the superior training and simulation products and services that are being delivered to ECS customers.   In 2009, ECS was named on Inc. 500’s prestigious list, the Deloitte Fast 500, Washington Technology Fast 50, as well as several other awards.

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President and CEO, Waymon Armstrong, is at the White House celebrating National Small Business Week. Mr. Armstrong was selected as 2010 Florida Small Business Person of the Year in March. Congratuations, Waymon!

See pictures of our CEO Waymon Armstrong at the White House on our new Facebook page.

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ECS President and CEO Receives Florida Small Business Person of the Year Award

Engineering and Computer Simulations President and CEO, Waymon Armstrong, was awarded the 2010 Florida Small Business Person of the Year award at an awards luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, 2010, in Orlando.

Deputy District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Ralph Ross, presented the award; and U.S. Rep. Suzanne Kosmas assisted in the presentation.

Mr. Armstrong expressed his gratitude for the award, crediting the dedication of his staff and his family. “I am so humbled to have been selected for this prestigious award,” he said.  “The journey is sometimes a struggle and requires tremendous sacrifice, but any success achieved comes from folks who serve with you.”  Armstrong paid special tribute to his wife, Frances, and his children, who were also at the event.

The awards luncheon was sponsored by the University of Central Florida Small Business Development Center and the Small Business Resource Network.  Armstrong is a competitor for the U.S. Small Business Person of the Year.  Awards take place in Washington, DC next week.

About ECS
ECS is a software development and solutions company located in Orlando, Florida.  The core mission of the organization is to provide advanced learning technology solutions to clients within the Commercial and Government sector. The company’s exponential growth is a direct reflection of the superior training and simulation products and services that are being delivered to ECS customers.   In 2009, ECS was named on Inc. 500’s prestigious list, the Deloitte Fast 500, Washington Technology Fast 50, as well as several other awards.  In March 2010, ECS President and CEO Waymon Armstrong, was named Florida’s Small Business Person of the Year.