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ROME, N.Y. — ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC announced it was recently awarded an Army Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract valued at nearly $2 million to develop spectrum monitoring and electronic-support solutions leveraging artificial intelligence (AI).

It is sponsored by the assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics, and technology ASA and is the first in a wave of new contracts being awarded to ANDRO by the U.S. Department of Defense that are expected to bring the company more than $20 million in research work.

The contract aligns with ANDRO’s strategic plan to broaden its technology portfolio for advancing cognitive radio frequency (RF) wireless communications and spectrum awareness for military personnel, the company said. The solutions will apply machine learning to demonstrate new capabilities in support of spectrum operations. It is being designed for testing and evaluation at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico to enhance real-time spectrum monitoring and agility performance.

According to ANDRO President Andrew Drozd, upcoming contracts will look at advancing Beyond Fifth Generation wireless capabilities powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance radio-communications performance, tactical situational awareness, and enable cyber/electronic warfare systems to operate safely and more efficiently in terrestrial, airborne, and satellite applications.

Read the full Central New York Business Journal story here

Visit the team from ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC at the 2023 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. ANDRO will be exhibiting on Wednesday, October 11th at booth #2261 (Hall B) with a special demo slot at 2:30pm.

The Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. Taking place over three days, the Annual Meeting is designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. AUSA accomplishes this task throughout the entire event by providing informative and relevant presentations on the State-of-the-Army, panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects, and a variety of valuable networking events available to all that attend.

The AUSA Annual Meeting, designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of Army organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. In addition to the expansive show floor filled with 700+ exhibitors, attendees have access to:

• Informative and relevant presentations on the state of the Army
• Panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects
• A variety of valuable networking events including ticketed dinners and receptions
• A hands-on opportunity to specify and see the latest technology in action

AUSA’s Annual Meeting includes the total Army – Regular Army, Guard, Reserve, civilians, and family members. It is one of the three key communication platforms employed by the Army to educate and inform government, academic, civic and veteran advocates and leadership on Army priorities and issues impacting today’s Army.

For more information, visit: Home (ausa.org)

ANDRO Computational Solutions LLC,* Rome, New York, was awarded a $15,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract to design and build an electronic signal-detection unit. Bids were solicited via the internet with 26 received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 24, 2026. Army Small Business Innovation Research Catalyst Program is the contracting activity (W51701-23-D-0003)

For a complete listing of U.S. Department of Defense contracts awarded, visit > U.S. Department of Defense > Contract

ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC is a proud silver sponsor of the GRCon 2023 Conference currently being held in Tempe, AZ and has been in first place for the ongoing Capture the Flag Challenge Series. Out of 52 teams, the ANDRO team is holding steady at first place with over 2,000 flags capture!

The purpose of the competition is to have fun, learn about digital signal processing, and improve your GNU Radio skills. It is a series of analysis challenges where the goal is to find a hidden message in the format of flag{flag_name}.  There is typically a file of captured samples that has to be analyzed.  The signal could be a digital representation of an image and once decoded back to an image the flag would be in the picture.

View the real-time scoreboard here

Visit the ANDRO booth at GRCon 2023 this week! ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC‘s William Blair III will be presenting at 3:50pm today – Evaluating GPP Predictors for Software Based Waveform Performance.
https://lnkd.in/gPmd2pk3

Unable to attend? No problem!
You can catch the LIVE STREAM at https://lnkd.in/gBEChUFR

GRCon’23 takes place September 5 – 9, 2023 (Tuesday-Saturday) in Tempe, AZ. It is the central event for the GNU Radio community, with its scope including applications, technological, commercial and regulatory developments involving GNU Radio and the SDR ecosystem.

ANDRO is a proud Silver Sponsor of GRCon’23

On August 28-30, ANDRO Computational Solutions participated in the 2023 Tactical Assault Kit / Team Awareness Kit (TAK) Offsite 2023 meeting sponsored by the TAK Configuration Steering Board (CSB).  ANDRO was part of an elite set of teams demonstrating the latest in TAK technologies during an outstanding 3-day event held in Raleigh, NC.  The event gave ANDRO an opportunity to present and demonstrate its PRISMTAK edge-based solution for situations when the TAK server is unavailable.  The ANDRO team of Timothy Woods and Chris Maracchion thanks the TAK CSB for hosting us and bringing together such a diverse community to learn, share, and evolve TAK!  Our team met with many experts and stakeholders all dedicated to supporting TAK and assuring its operational success.  We are honored to be included in the ecosystem and for the opportunity to contribute to advancing the TAK state-of-the-art.  If you missed ANDRO at the event, contact twoods@androcs.com for additional information.

Dr. Andy Drozd, President, CEO and Chief Scientist of ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLC, has been nominated to join the Catholic School’s Association of Rome’s Hall of Fame. Read the full story below or at the Daily Sentinel here

ROME — Catholic education has been a vital part of the fabric of the Rome community for more than 150 years, according to members of the Catholic Schools Association of Rome.

Over those years, the city has been home to many Catholic schools, including: St. Aloysius Academy; the Academy of Holy Names; Transfiguration School; St. Mary’s School; St. Peter’s School; Rome Catholic High School and Rome Catholic Junior High School. Currently, local residents in the community are served by Rome Catholic School, which provides faith-based education for students in pre-K through sixth-grade.

Faith-based education, local CSA members say, provides individuals and communities with strength, character and the tools necessary for success. The group is reaching back to honor some of notable figures in the city’s Catholic education with an event that will also help raise funds to ensure the tradition continues in the coming years.

On Friday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. the Catholic Schools Association of Rome will host its sixth annual Hall of Fame induction at the Beeches Manor, 7900 Turin Road, recognizing “individuals who have been influential and/or have been influenced by Catholic education in our community,” event organizers said.

This year’s honorees are:

• Barbara Chubbuck;
• Sister Rosaire Ann DeMare;
• Andrew L. Drozd;
• Mark D. Vacca; and
• Rev. Robert C. Weber.

Tickers for the event are available in advance, for $40, at the following locations: Edible Arrangements, 815 Black River Blvd.; Jervis Public Library, 613 N. Washington St.; the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce, 139 W. Dominick St.; or by contacting Marg Maurer at 315-337-9453, for additional information.

Funds raised from the event will remain in Rome to enhance and enrich programming at Rome Catholic School, organizers said, adding RCS will greet students next week as it launches its 2023-24 school year for students on Thursday, Sept. 7.

ANDRO is a proud silver sponsor of the 2023 GNU Radio Conference (GRCon), the annual conference for the GNU Radio project and community, established as one of the premier industry events for Software Radio. It is a week-long conference that includes high-quality technical content and valuable networking opportunities. GRCon is a venue that highlights design, implementation, and theory that has been practically applied in a useful way. GRCon attendees come from a large variety of backgrounds, including industry, academia, government, and hobbyists.  Offering an annual program with broad appeal, GRCon attracts a variety of participants: people new to software radio who are interested in learning more, seasoned developers ready to show off their latest work, and experts who want to keep their finger on the pulse and direction of the industry.

For more information, visit: GNU Radio Conference 2023 (5-September 9, 2023): Overview · GNU Radio Events (Indico)

View the full list of the sponsors here