NY Military, Industrial & Govt. Buyers Guide

About this Publication The New York Military, Industrial & Government Buyers Guide is a seasonal publication that focuses on New York’s booming business. It provides NY military procurement officers, top corporations and successful start-ups, as well as state, local, and municipal NY government agencies with relevant news and reliable information.

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Quixotic Systems Was Selected to Be the Solar Thermal Integrator for the Solarize Brooklyn Program Quixotic Systems Inc. one of the leading solar integrators in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area has announced that they have been selected as the Solar Thermal Integrator for the Solarize Brooklyn program.

October 10, 2013

New York, NY – Quixotic Systems was selected out of 12 bidders to perform the contract, engineering, procurement and construction services for selected solar thermal projects. Quixotic Systems is a New York City based company that has been in business for over 15 years committed to developing solar projects that benefit the communities of New York and New Jersey.

The Solarize Brooklyn program is the first of its kind in New York City. The program offers discount pricing to all purchasers of systems based upon the number of systems sold. Quixotic Systems conducted six educational solar sessions in the neighborhoods of Kensington, Windsor Terrace, Flatbush and Park Slope to educate the community on the advantages of solar in their homes. Quixotic is presently in the process of completing the contracting phase with 10 customers.

The Solar Project solutions to be provided by Quixotic Systems will be completely turnkey and vary in size depending on the building’s needs. Quixotic Systems President Richard Klein stated, “We are very happy to have formed this alliance with Solarize Brooklyn. We feel strongly that this program will benefit New York metro area communities, not just by raising much needed awareness, but also by offering affordable and reliable renewable energy solutions to those that are not aware of their benefits.”

Quixotic Systems is a ‘total solutions provider’ offering expert engineering consulting, design, implementation and maintenance for renewable energy projects.

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Xttrium is the largest U.S. supplier of FDA-approved 2 and 4% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) formulations, the most effective known antimicrobial for surgical scrubbing and health care personnel hand washing. Xttrium is also the leading U.S. manufacturer of 20% USP Chlorhexidine Gluconate, an antimicrobial agent.

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NEF CyberLearning Offers $2 Million Matching Grants for School Safety With over $1 billion available, Superintendents can use QZAB funds for “safe rooms”, renovations, and rehabilitation. The NEF is offering schools up to $2 million in grants/donation assistance when applying for the QZAB. October 2, 2013

School safety budgets have been cut; leaving school districts to face how to provide a safe learning environment for its students. The question of safety encompasses external and natural occurrences, such as tornados, floods and hurricanes. Safety budgets are important to providing an environment that is conducive for learning for the nations over 50 million K-12 students. The Qualified Zone Academy Bond, QZAB, is a federal program that fills in the budget gap for school safety.

With over $1 billion available, Superintendents can use QZAB funds for “safe rooms”, renovations, and rehabilitation. The National Education Foundation is offering any superintendent with 35% or more free/reduced students up to $2 million in grants/donation assistance when applying for the QZAB. In addition to the 10% match grant, NEF helps the school districts to create QZAB STEM+ academies capable of advancing a student one grade level in a subject in 20-30 learning hours in the NEF system, as documented by the State University of NY (SUNY), which implements the academies nationally with a grant from NEF. According to the Warren County School District QZAB academy program director, Misty Weber, “NEF helped us receive $34 million in QZAB funds for renovating our school facilities.”

Dr. Appu Kuttan, Chairman of the National Education Foundation, global expert in digital education and empowerment, and the recent University of Wisconsin Distinguished Achievement Award winner, states, "Our $100 million grant program would provide school districts the required 10% match, and thus enable them to receive $1 billion in Federal QZAB funds (http://www.qzab.org) for energy efficiency, renovation, technology, teacher training and STEM academies. Moreover, schools located in low income communities could receive additional Federal cash grants."

QualiTest US Wins Bid for Project with Leading Manhattan Healthcare Provider A leading academic healthcare provider in New York City recently signed with QualiTest to control their automated end-to-end ICD-10 testing support services across multiple locations and systems.

October 3, 2013

Fairfield, CT – A leading academic healthcare provider in New York City recently signed with QualiTest to control their automated end-to-end ICD-10 testing support services across multiple locations and systems.

Competing against half a dozen other testing companies, QualiTest was selected to perform the organization’s testing because of their innovative approach to ICD-10 testing.

“Of the competing companies, QualiTest was the only one who gave us an option besides the use of cross-walks. QualiTest’s system of natively-coded data andtest automation accelerators proved to be both of a higher quality and about half the cost of the other options we were presented with, so it was abundantly clear that they were the best choice for this project,” said the provider’s QA manager.

The QualiTest method is made up of adding value to CDI and coder readiness benefits, setting up a system of automated regression testing suites, and internal and external testing with special regard torevenue impact testing, to name a few. This, on top of the use of the data set and automated accelerators, is what enables QualiTest to provide such high-quality results at half the cost of typical cross-walks and GEM-focused methodologies.

At first, the organization was skeptical, so QualiTest provided a two week POC, during which, the test team demonstrated their ability to load data into the Epic, Cerner, and 3M systems, as well as to test on an end-to-end basis. This testing including using an 837 claim with was successfully adjudicated by the test team and their natively-coded data set.

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Fashion GPS Announces $4 Million in Series A Financing Fashion GPS intends to use the proceeds to accelerate product development as well as international expansion to serve Asia Pacific within the next year.

October 2, 2013

NEW YORK, NY – Fashion GPS, the leading digital solutions provider of event and sample management for fashion brands worldwide, announced today that it has raised $4 million. The company intends to use the proceeds to accelerate product development as well as international expansion and talent acquisition.

Product development will include enhancement of the existing GPS Platform. An example of such innovation is GPS STYLES 2.0, which launched two weeks ago in partnership with PR powerhouse KCD. This product brings the ultimate level of at-your-fingertips efficiency for accessing and utilizing digital assets – runway looks, campaign images, product shots and more – to editors, retailers, bloggers and influencers through GPS RADAR. This new integration will provide a virtual showroom, allowing GPS RADAR users to connect with any participating brand at any time and any place. In addition to product enhancements, GPS also plans to dedicate additional team resources solely for technology discovery.

Expansion to serve Asia Pacific within the next year is a priority for Fashion GPS. With support from new investors, the company will leverage their rich networks and expertise to service this market as well as create a presence in Hong Kong. Additionally, the company will look to open an office in Milan to further support its existing Italian clients and foster new ones.

In addition, Fashion GPS is focused on talent acquisition, strategically growing the senior management team with seasoned executives and key industry members. Recent hires include Mark Bryce as Global Sales Director, who comes in with over 20 years of experience in sales for SaaS solutions, and Alison Levy as Global Strategy & Partnerships Director, formerly with IMG Fashion and NET-A-PORTER, as well as adjunct professor at Parson’s AAS Marketing Program.

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September 30, 2013

New York, NY – Explosive growth is the goal for any company. But as fast-moving firms like New York City-based VaynerMedia have found, a rapidly expanding staff can create challenges of its own.

In just a few short years, VaynerMedia – one of the globe’s top social media firms – has rocketed from startup to top dog status. In the process, its workforce has grown fast: Just two years ago it numbered 40, but now that headcount has increased to 250 strong with offices in New York & San Francisco.

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The connection is made possible by Rainbow Broadband’s Hybrid Fiber Microwave broadband network. A new carrier class network made specifically to service NYC, Rainbow Broadband’s technology offers business customers more bandwidth and provides complete diversity from the aging copper network offered by the city’s dominant telco.

Rainbow Broadband’s role goes beyond bandwidth. They provide a virtual IT department for VaynerMedia, supporting and managing their entire network. Rainbow Broadband oversees all of their offices’ WiFi and VoIP phones, and an engineer is on call 24/7 to immediately address any issues that may arise.

Aron Security Awarded Contract by National Park Service New York security company, Aron Security, Inc. dba Arrow Security, today announced a prime contract by the United States Department of the Interior’s National Park Service to perform all protective services required at the Salem Maritime National Historical Site located in Salem, Massachusetts.

September 27, 2013

Bohemia, NY – New York security company, Aron Security, Inc. dba Arrow Security, today announced a prime contract by the United States Department of the Interior’s National Park Servic e (NPS) to perform all protective services required at the Salem Maritime National Historical Site located in Salem, Massachusetts.

The contract has a one-year base period of performance with four one-year options.

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

Salem Maritime National Historical Site is one of over 390 parks in the National Park System. For more information visit: http://www.nps.gov.

Under the contract, Aron Security will provide security services at the Salem Maritime NHS waterfront site area, patrolling the wharves, building exteriors and the ship moored there. "The security services Aron Security and our team offer through this contract will assist the National Park Service in preserving and protecting this incredible historical site, to be enjoyed for many years and generations to come,” said Aron Security’s Business Unit President and New England Managing Partner Edward Ramsdell.

The Business Council Announces Upstate Futurist Project September 25, 2013

Policy arm of The Business Council will collaborate with business, industry, policy experts and government to reverse engineer upstate for economic growth ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State, Inc. will launch The Upstate Futurist Project to revitalize the upstate New York economy. The Upstate Futurist Project focuses on creating solutions to the most pressing issues hindering economic development and business growth in upstate New York and on leveraging the region's strengths to make upstate New York economically vibrant.

"The Upstate Futurist Project will bring New York's leading businesses, industry and policy experts, and stakeholders together to propose and implement lasting solutions to the problems that face New York's economy. We already know we need a vibrant upstate economy, but creating a sustainable environment to do so is what we lack. Through The Upstate Futurist Project, we'll reverse engineer the business climate to create the change we need in tax and energy policy, education and the regulatory environment," said Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. The Business Council through its research arm, The Public Policy Institute of New York State, Inc. will create a vision that addresses broad based regulatory reform that reduces direct costs, provides mandate and tax relief, and creates the strategic public investments in education and infrastructure necessary to develop sustainable economic growth.

Among the long-term goals the plan will address:  Innovation economy  Cost of Doing Business  Unfunded Mandates  Education Reform

BSM Awarded Contract with the New York MTA to Provide Fleet Management Service to Railroads, Bridges & Tunnels September 24, 2013

TORONTO – BSM Technologies Inc., a leading provider of remote monitoring, fleet management, fleet diagnostics and automated vehicle security systems, today announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide its Sentinel FM asset tracking solution to North America's largest transportation network, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

Under the terms of the agreement, BSM will equip the MTA's Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), Metro-North Railroad (MNR) and Bridges & Tunnels (B&T) vehicles with up to 1420 Sentinel FM units and provide five years of service, with an option to extend the service for an additional five years. The contract is valued at up to $4.2 million if all options are exercised.

"This contract further strengthens BSM's leading position in the rail market," said Aly Rahemtulla, President and CEO of BSM Technologies. "Our proven track record of working with Class I railroads is translating into wins with other large rail customers. We are leveraging our experience with these top tier referral accounts to continue our sales momentum in the sector."

The units being installed are the SFM 7000 model. The SFM 7000 is an advanced platform designed for the telematics needs of large enterprise clients by enabling a high degree of customization and unique data capture. The module interfaces with the Sentinel FM real-time, web-based fleet and mobile workforce management solution.

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Ryder Signs First New York-Based Natural Gas Lease Deal with Willow Run Foods Northeast Distributor Will Add 15 Natural Gas Vehicles to Delivery Fleet September 19, 2013

MIAMI – Ryder System, Inc., a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced that Willow Run Foods, Inc. (Willow Run Foods) has signed a Ryder Full Service Lease agreement for 15 heavy duty compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. The 63-year-old customized food distributor for regional and national chains throughout the northeast United States is Ryder’s first natural gas lease customer in New York. This natural gas vehicle project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 500 tons annually and expected to save Willow Run Foods more than $100,000 annually through a reduction of 175,000 gallons of diesel fuel consumption.

“With several years of experience operating and maintaining natural gas vehicles, we are in a unique position to help businesses leverage our expertise by making alternative fuel vehicles available through our lease and rental arrangements,” said Ryder President of Global Fleet Management Solutions, Dennis Cooke. “We’ve seen great interest from our customers who want to take advantage of the environmental and cost benefits of natural gas vehicles. They know that partnering with Ryder is a low risk way to get started quickly and without a large capital investment.”

Willow Run Foods will take delivery of the 15 natural gas vehicles in October to replace 15 diesel-powered vehicles in their existing fleet. The 15 CNG vehicles will be used to make deliveries to several chain restaurants in New York City, Long Island and northern New Jersey.

The natural gas vehicles were made available through funding assistance provided by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as part of the Willow Run Foods clean-energy project. Ryder and Willow Run Foods are working together to upgrade the customer’s existing On-Site maintenance facility to meet the unique requirements for servicing natural gas vehicles. The Ryder On-Site Fleet Maintenance solution brings Ryder’s state-of-the-art maintenance technology and expertise right to the customer’s location and gives all of the advantages of Ryder’s professionally managed vehicle maintenance with ease, convenience, and reliability.

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CGI To Modernize Electronic Medical Record System for the New York State Office of Mental Health New system paves the way for State to pursue new care models and develop nextgeneration disease classification coding September 18, 2013

Fairfax, Virginia - CGI today announced it will implement a new Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system for the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). The contract is valued at US$48.7 million over four years with two additional option years.

OMH is one of the nation’s largest healthcare delivery organizations, with dozens of facilities across New York State. The Empire State VistA system will give OMH a stable, flexible platform to leverage technology to improve patient care and safety. The system will allow better data collection and improve clinical decision support. It will also increase efficiency by streamlining documentation, eliminating redundant documentation, improving information flow between OMH locations, and facilitating collaboration between health and human services programs at the state and local levels.

“This EMR platform will allow us the ability to better manage change and improve patient care while also lowering costs,” said John Tauriello, Esq., Acting Commissioner, New York State Office of Mental Health. “We are pleased to be working with an experienced health system integrator like CGI to implement this important program for OMH.” The solution is based on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ award-winning Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) software which provides integrated inpatient and outpatient electronic health records and administrative tools to support high-quality medical care. Joining the CGI team in this effort are VistA experts DSS Inc., and healthcare IT leader NTT Data.

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NY Power Authority Trustees Award Nearly $3 Million in Contracts to NY Businesses July 25, 2013

WHITE PLAINS— The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees on July 23 approved the award of competitively bid contracts valued at nearly $3 million to two New York State businesses. The firms will provide preventive maintenance and repair services in support of NYPA’s clean natural gas-fueled power plants in New York City and on Long Island.

“NYPA’s statewide generation and transmission facilities require support from a full range of qualified contractors,” Gil C. Quiniones, NYPA president and chief executive officer, said. “Expertise, experience, cost-effectiveness and the ability to complete work on schedule are key criteria in our awarding contracts. We are always pleased when New York firms win contract awards because this helps to bolster the state’s economy and supports the creation and retention of jobs.”

The NYPA Trustees approved the award of a five-year $2 million contract to the Carrier Corporation of Farmingdale, N.Y., for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and repair services for a 500-megawatt natural gas-fueled plant in Queens, a similarly designed clean combined-cycle plant in Holtsville, L.I., and small clean power plants in the city and in Brentwood, L.I. In addition to HVAC equipment and system preventive maintenance, Carrier will provide seasonal startups and shutdowns for heating and cooling equipment and provide continuous oncall maintenance and repair service. The competitively bid contract will become effective on or about October 1, and is for up to five years.

The trustees also approved a three-year contract award in the amount of $750,000 to AAFMcQuay, Inc., d/b/a McQuay Factory Service, Long Island City. The scope of work includes ensuring optimal operating efficiency for the 11 centrifugal chillers at NYPA’s small clean power plants and ongoing maintenance services as needed. The contract will become effective on or about October 6.

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Government and Military Agencies Can Take Advantage of Netcom Learning’s Savings Before the End of the Fiscal Year Government Agencies & Military Can Rely on Netcom Learning for Training That Will Meet Training Needs & DOD Directive 8570.1 September 9, 2013

New York, NY – NetCom Learning, the leader in information technology and business training, is dedicated to help Military, Federal, State and Local Government Agencies keep their employees current and certified in critical software by providing training programs including IT security and IT management. As the end of the fiscal year approaching, NetCom Learning introduces a discounted training package tailored for government and military agencies, accompanying with three savings programs, namely Learning Voucher Pass, Learning Saving Pass, Learning Course Pass that help clients manage their training budgets and save costs.

NetCom Learning offers flexible training solutions such as Standard, Accelerated, Customized, and in-depth Boot Camps which prepare students for multiple certification exams. Various training delivery methods are available for government and military agencies including private customized onsite training, training at the client location or at a NetCom Learning facility, as well as via live online training (LOT). NetCom Learning provides training that is required by the DoD Directive 8570.1 through field-recognized instructors. The NetCom Learning Government Training Division has options to fit any IT training need.

“NetCom Learning is committed to providing the most effective and cost-efficient training solutions for government agencies," said Russell Sarder, CEO ofNetCom Learning. "From boot camps to customized instruction, NetCom Learning is the experts in government training About NetCom Learning NetCom Learning is an innovative leader in IT, business and executive training to companies, individuals, and government agencies. Since its inception in 1998, NetCom Learning has trained over 80 percent of the Fortune 100, serviced over 45,500 business customers, and advanced the skills of more than 71,000 professionals through hands-on, expert-led training, with the organization maintaining an average instructor evaluation score of 8.6 out of 9. NetCom Learning was recognized by Microsoft Corporation as its Worldwide Training Partner of the Year and named thrice to Inc. Magazine's list of fastest growing private companies in America.

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InfoRelay Expands New York City Data Center Presence Increased Colocation Space and Network Availability in a Downtown New York City Data Center September 9, 2013

New York, New York – On Friday, Northern Virginia-

based InfoRelay Online Systems Inc., announced the expansion of its downtown Manhattan, New York data center presence. The company now has two New York data centers with multiple suites at which it offers server colocation, cloud hosting, network bandwidth, disaster recovery planning, and other managed services. The InfoRelay LGA3 facility, offers IT solutions fit for small and medium business through increased data center availability and better network access, according to an InfoRelay spokesperson. The LGA3 data center is part of the former Western Union Building at 60 Hudson Street in the Manhattan borough of New York City.

The LGA3 data center suites in 60 Hudson Street are interconnected with InfoRelay’s other New York data centers, LGA1 and LGA2 through dark fiberconnections, providing clients with access to internet carriers and ISPs in other facilities. The 60 Hudson Street facility currently hosts more than 100 internet and telecom providers internally, making cross-connections between networks highly accessible. Clients can connect directly to the data centers from their offices, as well as access the other InfoRelay data centers in the region through dedicated 100Mbps, GigE, 10GE, and 40GE connections.

The expansion is part of InfoRelay’s effort to better accommodate small and medium businesses, through partial cabinet availability and more competitive bandwidth pricing. InfoRelay president Russell Weiss explains, “Colocation provides many benefits to businesses. Sometimes, unfortunately it’s difficult for small businesses to take the leap into colocation due to cost and complexity. We’ve sought to make these services more accessible by offering partial locking cabinets, including quarter cabinets and have cabinets available so that small businesses can realize the benefits of server colocation in a large data center, without having to commit to a large-scale deployment. By colocating at one of our New York Data Centers, clients can also access other top-tier data centers and networks in the region via dark fiber connectivity.” The new colocation space is in an SSAE16 II certified data center, and utilizes high security measures such as 24/7/365 human monitoring, biometric scanners, and man trap entry-ways.

Accenture Helps Hostess Deliver the “Sweetest Comeback in History of Ever” September 9, 2013

NEW YORK – Accenture has teamed with Hostess Brands, LLC to design and implement a new operating model and business processes, and deliver end-to-end information technology (IT) transformation. The work helped Hostess Brands to successfully relaunch Twinkies®, one of America’s most iconic products, and get them back on store shelves in less than three months.

Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Under the terms of the multi-year agreement signed in April 2013, Accenture designed, built, and implemented a new operating model, including a new distribution system and IT systems, across all aspects of the Hostess Brands enterprise, including the sales and marketing, merchandising, manufacturing, finance and order management functions. The speed of the implementation enabled Hostess Brands to get their products onto store shelves in time for the back-to-school shopping season, a crucial period for U.S. retailers and brands.

Dean Metropoulos, owner and CEO of Hostess Brands, said, “Accenture played an invaluable role in helping bring these much-loved products back onto store shelves and into the hands of U.S. consumers. The speed and precision of the delivery was crucial, so that our products were available for the back-to-school sales period. Within the first two weeks of reintroducing Twinkies to the shelf we had five times more Twinkies® on the market than during the same period last year, and Accenture played its part in helping us make this the sweetest comeback in the history of ever.”

Under the terms of the contract, Accenture will also continue to manage all IT applications, infrastructure, and data center services on behalf of Hostess Brands.

Simply Grid Launches New York City Food Cart Electrification Pilot to Eliminate Air Pollution and Noise from City Streets Simply Grid launches a food cart electrification pilot in New York City's Union Square.

September 6, 2013

New York, NY – Simply Grid announced today that it has launched a food cart electrification pilot in New York City's Union Square. This is the first example of a mobile food vendor on New York City’s public streets using grid electricity rather than a noisy, polluting generator. Citywide, more than 3,000 mobile food carts create the equivalent pollution emissions of approximately 10,000 cars. This pilot, launched in conjunction with the New York City Mayor's Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability, Con Edison, the NYC Department of Transportation, and Closed Loop Advisors, will last for up to a year and abate up to 9 metric tons of CO2.

Nationally, the mobile food industry counts over 25,000 food carts and food trucks, and the market is projected to see double digit growth over the next several years. While this has been a boon for foodies everywhere, mobile food vendors traditionally rely on noisy, expensive, and polluting generators to power their operations.

Simply Grid's technology allows lot owners and municipalities to provide grid electricity to mobile food vendors which makes them cleaner, quieter, and more profitable. Electricity is made available to these vendors via outlets in industry standard electricity pedestals which have been customized with proprietary metering controllers. The controllers connect wirelessly to Simply Grid’s cloud-based platform which manages customer accounts, metering, and billing. The system allows vendors to initiate service with their mobile phones and connect to the electric grid with cables they already use with their generators. Grid electricity is a significantly cheaper energy source for food vendors, and it also eliminates the pollution and noise associated with running a generator.

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U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs Awards $28.8 Million TeleHealth Contract to AMC Health Five-Year Agreement Will Allow VA Hospitals to Leverage Advanced TeleHealth Solutions to Improve Care Quality, Continuity and Efficiency September 4, 2013

NEW YORK, NY - AMC Health, a leading provider of telehealth solutions, announced today that the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has awarded the company a five-year contract worth up to $28.8 million to provide telehealth solutions and services. AMC Health's integrated approach to remote monitoring will further enhance the VA's existing telehealth initiatives to reduce hospital admissions; allow veterans with chronic diseases to live independently in their own homes; expand access to care; improve veterans' clinical outcomes and quality of life; boost patient satisfaction; and enhance the quality, continuity, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of care for veterans nationwide. This agreement marks a major expansion of AMC Health's Government Services division.

"AMC Health's outcomes-based approach to telehealth and ability to actively engage patients to proactively self-manage their chronic conditions perfectly aligns with the VA's telehealth goals.

Both organizations focus on prevention and creating an environment in which people are motivated, engaged and feel responsible for their health," explained Nesim Bildirici, president and CEO of AMC Health. "This agreement recognizes the tremendous growth of our business and client base, underscoring the strength and flexibility of our end-to-end product and service offerings. We are proud the VA selected us as their telehealth partner and look forward to helping them transform healthcare delivery by providing veterans with convenient, accessible and patient-centered care that's safe, effective, cost-effective and sustainable."

Under the agreement, AMC Health will provide the VA with the following:  Technology  Analytics and reporting  Implementation and ongoing technical support  Customer care

Mana Health Awarded Contract to Build the Patient Portal for New Yorkers Statewide Website Will Soon Allow New Yorkers Access to their Healthcare Records Online August 14, 2013

NEW YORK – The New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) announced today that Mana Health, aNew York City-based Health IT start-up, was awarded the vendor contract to build the Patient Portal for New Yorkers. The portal is a website through which New Yorkers will be able to access their healthcare records safely and securely online.

The Patient Portal for New Yorkers website will become available to patients beginning in early 2014 in select parts of the state. Additional capabilities are also in development and will be rolled out over time.

Via the portal, patients whose providers are participating in the program will soon have online access to their personal healthcare data, including lab results, lists of medications, radiology reports, and other information about procedures and medical conditions from the various providers they see. Patients will also be able to decide who can access their data such as their doctors or family members.

Mana Health was awarded the contract to build the portal by an interdisciplinary team of representatives including the New York State Department of Health, NYeC specialists, and Regional Health Information Organizations (RHIOs), who reviewed all bid submissions. Mana Health's bid was deemed to have the best understanding of the needs of New Yorkers. Mana Health was also the winner of the Patient Portal for New Yorkers Design Challenge, held earlier this year. The Design Challenge was launched to source the most innovative and user-friendly portal designs and was voted on by the public at large.

Mana Health will work directly with NYeC to build the user interface for the portal website and its connection to the Statewide Health Information Network of New York (SHIN-NY). The SHIN-NY is a secure network for sharing clinical patient data acrossNew York State.

Comtech Telecommunications Awarded $1.2 Million Order for Communications Jamming High-Power Amplifier Systems August 12, 2013

MELVILLE, N.Y – Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq: CMTL) announced that its New Yorkbased subsidiary, Comtech PST Corp., received a $1.2 million order for broadband, solid-state, high-power RF microwave amplifier systems from an international OEM. The amplifier systems, which include the latest broadband solid-state switching and transistor technology, provide for very broad frequency coverage and will be utilized as part of communications jamming systems.

In commenting on this contract award, Fred Kornberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., said, "This order demonstrates our continued leadership position in providing communications jamming technology and the ongoing need for our highpower broadband amplifiers and switches that are utilized by major electronic warfare application programs in both domestic and international markets."

Comtech PST Corp. is a leading independent supplier of broadband, high-power, high performance RF microwave amplifiers for use in a broad spectrum of applications including defense, medical, satellite communications systems and instrumentation.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. designs, develops, produces and markets innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions. The Company believes many of its solutions play a vital role in providing or enhancing communication capabilities when terrestrial communications infrastructure is unavailable, inefficient or too expensive. The Company conducts business through three complementary segments: telecommunications transmission, RF microwave amplifiers and mobile data communications. The Company sells products to a diverse customer base in the global commercial and government communications markets. The Company believes it is a market leader in the market segments that it serves.

Watertown-Fort Drum Ranks 5th Best Area Based on Economic Strength June 24, 2013

Drum Country Region, NY – In a research report released recently

by POLICOM Corporation, the Watertown-Fort Drum micropolitan statistical area ranked fifth best for economic strength out of the 576 micropolitan statistical areas in the United States. In 2004, the region was ranked 212th.

POLICOM, an economic development research firm, developed the index to study the characteristics of strong and weak economies. The index takes into account the condition of an economy from the viewpoint of its impact upon the “standard of living” of the people who live and work in an area.

“We’re delighted that the Watertown-Fort Drum area has been recognized for its economic strength,” said Michelle Capone, Director of Regional Development, Development Authority of the North Country (DANC). “Fort Drum is an economic engine for our region, and our communities and local partners have a long history of working collaboratively together for the benefit of all. This index confirms that we have been successful in achieving long-term growth that enhances our communities as places to live, work and play.”

According to the research, the highest ranked areas, such as Watertown-Fort Drum, have had rapid, consistent growth in both size and quality for an extended period of time. The lowest ranked areas have been in volatile decline for an extended period of time.

The Watertown-Fort Drum micropolitan area has shown an upward trend in its rankings over the past ten years. Recent wins include the region being awarded two projects through the ConnectNY Broadband Grant Program providing additional investment in rural broadband in Drum Country as well as the expansion of Stream Global Services, Inc., a customer support center located in Watertown.

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IFMA's Annual Meeting November 11-12: New York, NY

IFMA's Annual Meeting brings the leaders of the financial services industry together with prominent policymakers, thought leaders and financial media. Join us in 2013 as we explore the role of financial services in providing the capital to fuel the U.S. economy and enhance prosperity for all Americans. For more information, visit http://www.sifma.org/annual2013/

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IFMA's Annual Meeting November 20-21: New York, NY

SC EAST is your local connection to the world of security. It’s the best place to meet technical reps from over 200 Brands showcasing the latest equipment, products and services to solve your business needs.

Location: Javits Center North 655 West 34th Street New York, NY 10001

Why Attend?  The Exhibit Hall is the best place to meet over 200 technical reps from over 200 Brands showcasing the latest equipment, products and services to solve your business needs  FREE business seminars designed to help you increase revenue and reduce costs  Local expertise from association leaders in NY, NJ, CT, and PA  Build relationships and share insights and ideas with thousands of industry colleagues For more information, visit http://www.isceast.com/en/Home/

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DAA New York Symposium 2013 December 4: New York City, NY

Beyond the Hype: Cutting Big Data Down to Size A practical afternoon for marketing and analytics leaders. A real-world look at the state of business and data.

Join the New York chapter of the Digital Analytics Association for a concentrated and fastmoving survey of the people, platforms and practices organizations are using today to play and win in the age of big data. We're focused on getting past the hype and bringing 'big data' down off its pedestal, showing how real companies are organizing for data-driven decisions, and reshaping their data into manageable, meaningful sets that allow smart analysts to deliver actionable insights for business.

In addition, by attending the symposium, you can get certified by The Digital Analytics Association (DAA) Web Analyst Certification Program. The purpose of the program is to provide a mechanism for individuals to obtain professional recognition after demonstrating their knowledge of and competency within the web analytics industry. Certification will be issued to each qualified person upon meeting DAA's required education, experience, and examination requirements.

For more information, visit www.digitalanalyticsassociation.org/symposium2013-ny

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2013 ANA Real-Time Marketing Conference December 4: New York City, NY

In today’s always-on digital world, brands need to be ready to not only connect with consumers at any time or place, but also readjust their campaigns based on real-time data — and for good reason. A recent study by the communications firm GolinHarris found that the use of real-time marketing techniques increased positive perceptions of a brand; interest in a product; the likelihood to seriously consider, choose, or try a product or brand; and the likelihood a consumer will recommend the brand to others.

At the inaugural 2013 ANA Real-Time Marketing Conference presented by Starcom, top clientside marketers will reveal how they use real-time strategies to grow their brands through social, mobile, search and other channels. They will also explain why branded content curation, data analytics, and technology are critical to real-time marketing success, and provide best practices and actionable tips to take back to your organization.

When Begins:

Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 7:30am

Ends:

Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 4:30pm

Where 583 Park Avenue 583 Park Avenue At 63rd Street New York, NY 10036

For more information, please visit: http://www.ana.net/conference/show/id/SOC-DEC13

New York, New York

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Getting to New York via Airplane: There are three choices related to Manhattan. Located in Queens, John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) is 15 miles from midtown Manhattan. Over 29 million passengers pass through JFK annually. Located in New Jersey, Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) is 16 miles from midtown Manhattan. Over 30 million passengers pass through Newark Airport annually. Located in Queens, LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is eight miles from midtown Manhattan and handles 1,000 takeoffs and landings daily, making it smaller and sometimes easier to get in and out of.

Ground Transportation: Take the quick and easy subway. $2.50 subway fares one-way to any Manhattan location is the cheapest way to go, but it can be crowded and you’ll need to switch trains to get to your destination. The MetroCard is $2.50 one-way, or $30 for the seven day unlimited card.

Taxis are the typical way to get around town. Taxis are available outside of every terminal and there is typically a taxi stand where you will be directed to a taxi. Taxis from any of the airports to any Manhattan location will run approximately $50-$75.

Weather: Fall, September, October and November is some of the most pleasant months in New York. The air is crisp and clear, and the sun shines often. Pack light slacks and long sleeve tops.

Highs typically are 65, and fall lows are about 50. Winter gets very cold and very windy.

Snow can also make walking slippery and your clothes may get wet. Pack heavy, warm and waterproof clothing and shoes. Average high is about 40 while the low reaches 33. Spring is often quite pleasant with highs in the low-60s, and lows hovering around 40. Summer brings stifling heat and humidity and even at night, temperatures may remain in the 80s. Typically the highs are 80, and the lows get to 65-ish.

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Off the Clock: Get up early and get out, this is New York! There’s more to do here than almost any place else.

Though it seems perhaps a little touristy, the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises are the best way to see most of the city. People tend to forget that Manhattan is an island, and it’s tough to see everything. In fact, it’s nearly impossible.

These cruises take in over 101 city sights by water, including the Intrepid, Yankee Stadium, the Cloisters, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building (admittedly from a distance), Ellis Island, and magnificent views of the world’s premier skyline. They offer a number of different cruises, some which go all the way around the island and others which run the lower part of the island. They offer the Liberty Cruise (the fastest and best way to see the Statue of Liberty), the Harbor Lights Cruise for something a bit more romantic sailing in the evening, and the Beast Speedboat Ride where it’s less about views and more about how fast you can go on the East River.

Admission: $39 The Guggenheim: It doesn’t really matter what fantastic artwork is hanging on the walls, what matters is that you stand dead center of this Frank Lloyd Wright designed space and look up, then feel the space as it was intended. Completed in 1959 the museum is artwork all by itself. This art gallery was designed by Wright all backwards: it was intended to start at the top and work your way down on ramps that curve at a leisurely pace on the gentle slope of a continuous ramp. The galleries are divided into selfcontained yet interdependent sections. The open rotunda affords viewers the unique possibility of seeing several bays of work on different levels simultaneously. The spiral design recalls a nautilus shell, with continuous spaces flowing freely one into another. Sure there’s always something new being shown here, but the tremendously creative building itself is worth the admission price! Admission: $22

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Dining in N.Y.C. Recommendations for a Business Meeting Landmark Tavern: Opened in 1868 the refurbished space is antiquarian in style; inlaid tile floor, tin ceilings, beveled mirrors, carved mahogany paneling, and a tremendous bar made from one piece of wood. There is a private upstairs dining room with its soft green walls but it is the beautifully restored wood, brass and brick of the original tavern which is the calling card and a true piece of New York history.

The food is “American and global eclectic” with choices like Egyptian Dukka-crusted halibut, and seafood tapas including lobster ravioli. Of course the more traditional Irish pub fare remains a perennial favorite like Shepherd's pie, Scotch eggs, potato and leek soup, bangers and mash, and corned beef and cabbage. There are a few dozen singlemalt whiskeys. The service is quick and focused. Every Monday night there is traditional Irish music.

Esca is the creation of chef/television icon/restaurant baron Mario Batali. Esca is fundamentally a fish restaurant focused on coastal Italian-style preparation. The culinary theme extends to the wine list which is exclusively Italian. And the constantly changing menu includes crudo (Italian for raw fish) which is available for whole-table tastings of two flights per person, and the one-pound lobster is irresistible. If you’re adventurous, the whole fish for two roasted in a sea-salt crust that's cracked tableside is a riveting pe rformance worthy of this theater-district location. If you’re a non-fish diner there is always the gnocchi with wild mushrooms, ravioli with braised baby lamb, or the roasted local wild duck with lentils and balsamic cippoline and pastas like spaghetti with fresh chiles and mint. The soft autumnal tones make this a classy but not stuffy environment. They also offer a five course tasting menu if you can’t decide. The staff is excellent and contentious and this spot is always crowded. .

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Quick Eats on a Budget Daisy May’s BBQ: Any place that gets a four-year run of “best BBQ in the city” by Zagat is clearly doing something right. Daisy May’s BBQ is a favorite of locals and visitors who want authentic barbeque.

Smoky beef ribs, chicken Kansas City style pulled Pork, Cream corn with New York Cheddar cheese, bourbon peaches, mashers with red eye gravy, it’s all here and you can even get a whole pig if you and everyone you know are really hungry.

The chef/owner has published two barbeque cookbooks. They even offer a vegetarian friendly list of these items.

Per Diem Rates as of 2013: The following rates apply for New York, NY

Primary Destination* Manhattan

County

Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Staten Island

Max Lodging by Month (Excludes Taxes) Jan Mar Jun Sep

Meals & Inc. Exp. **

71 204

204

241

295

* NOTE: Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations, unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where lodging is obtained. ** Meals and Incidental Expenses, see Breakdown of M&IE Expenses for important information on first and last days of travel.