Replies to post #76180 on World Surveillance Group Inc (fka WSGI)

[justfrank]

this is stretching quite a bit.

GlobeTel does not control the U.S. Navy or the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The U.S. Navy has, according to the CWID (not GlobeTel), decided to sponsor GlobeTel's Hotzone technology at the 2007 CWID trials.

The Navy is not sponsoring Globetel, they are sponsoring the trials and allowing Globetel to participate

[Mr Allan]

You're correct siriusyricher -
"Raytheon was at the last SanswireII testing, showcasing its latest security gadgets. "

Raytheon was there "showcasing", they were there in the capacity of sales, as in trying to sell their wares, to turn a profit.

Other than GTEM inviting ("hosting") Raytheon sales representatives, is there any relationship beyond that of seller/buyer? -
representatives of Raytheon Company presented a range of additional security solutions involving synthetic aperture radars (SAR), infrared (IR) cameras, and secure communications.
http://tinyurl.com/2sfhw4

It is a non-event, imo.

[pokestake]

For many companies, getting this far in a process would indicate earnesty and good prospects for success. However, for a small minority of companies, getting this far would mean nothing of the kind. Based on Globetel's past record of success, I would say the chances are better that Globetel falls into the latter category than the former.

[coastiretired]

CWID Basics

"Why don't you check with the U.S. Navy and see if they accept every application or approve every technology submitted"

Actually, the process involves the CWID identifying a list of objectives and shortfalls that they would like the trials to address. They then publish the list of objectives in a Federal Business Opportunity (FBO). Vendors with technologies or applications which meet any one of the objectives can then submit an application to participate in the trials. The only prerequisites for being considered for selection are government sponsorship and support to one or more of the approved CWID objectives.

Of note is that industry participation in CWID 2007 is at no cost to the government. This year's field was limited to 50 trials and I believe there are only 47 currently scheduled.

This year's objectives were:

--Potentially supports more than one COCOM/service/Agency (C/S/A).
--Supports interoperability with one or more traditional/non-traditional coalition partners.
--Is interoperable and/or compatible with one or more existing systems.
--Enhances the current capabilities of the warfighter/operator.
--For ITs that participated in previous Joint Warrior Interoperability Demonstrations (JWIDs) and/or CWIDs, an improved operational utility and/or maturity level must be demonstrated.
--Information Assurance - Trial has U.S. participation.
--Can be implemented into the Global Information Grid (GIG) architecture within 12-18 months after execution.
--Costs - The IT/Sponsor agrees to fully fund IT participation through the CWID process and, if required, the interoperability certification testing by JITC at no cost to CWID.

The trials involve three phases:

1. Actual warfighter/operators play with the equipment and provide their evaluation.

2. Technical/Interoperability Assessment to ensure it plays well with others.

3. Information Assurance/Security where hackers try to sabotage the product.

One big plus of these trials is that we should finally get to see an independent evaluation of the Hotzone technology that will look something like this:
http://www.cwid.js.mil/public/CWID06FR/htmlfiles/154war.html