Fayetteville, N.C. (Oct. 31, 2007) - The Defense and Security Technology Accelerator (DSTA), a thought leader in business acceleration that assists entrepreneurs with the rapid development of dual-use defense and security technology solutions, announced today that EM-SEC Technologies has been accepted as a client company and recently moved into an office at the 15,000 sq. ft. DSTA facility in downtown Fayetteville. EM-SEC Technologies is the recipient of the 2007 North American Frost & Sullivan Growth Excellence Award in the wireless security technology market.
EM-SEC Technologies is a subsidiary of Unitech, LLC a privately-owned unique materials research and development firm. EM-SEC Technologies offers a best-in-class solution for the physical protection of electronic data and information systems against Corporate Espionage, RF Interference and Wireless Hackers. EM-SEC Technologies also specializes in the containment of security threats emanating from Radio Frequency and Electromagnetic Interference through its patented conductive coatings, offering the last layer of physical perimeter defense for the safe and secure operation of information systems.
EM-SEC Technologies is just one example of the many types of clients who have been accepted by the Defense & Security Technology Accelerator business acceleration program. “DSTA can offer the expertise and assistance in getting our products out into the government and military industry,” said Pete Hernandez, VP of Sales & Marketing for EM-SEC Technologies. “We have several market ready technologies we feel need to be in the hands of the wargfighter.” In just under one year, DSTA has accepted 12 client companies into their program, four of which were recruited from out-of-state, and has contributed over $9.5M in revenue’s to the state’s economy.
EM-SEC Technologies, based in Southern Pines, N.C., specializes in the containment of security threats emanating from Radio Frequency and Electromagnetic Interference through its patented conductive coatings. EM-SEC Technologies’ products have been evaluated, approved and installed at the highest level of government security operations to provide the best-in-class physical protection of electronic data and information systems. For more information, please visit www.emsectechnologies.com
Fayetteville, N.C. (Oct. 30, 2007) - The Defense and Security Technology Accelerator (DSTA), a thought leader in business acceleration that assists entrepreneurs with the rapid development of dual-use defense and security technology solutions, announced today that two of their client companies, Anakam, Inc. and Saffron Technology, received contracts.
The contract is the first awarded to DSTA client companies. The DSTA framework was developed to bring together and leverage in a collaborative manner the capabilities of rapidly growing technology companies to deliver solutions that benefit the end customer and support economic expansion in North Carolina. The contract will enable Anakam and Saffron Technology to deliver key security and analysis capabilities to their clients. “Anakam is exited about the opportunities that stem from the collaborative effort with DSTA,” stated Brent Williams, Anakam’s CTO, “DSTA’s leadership facilitated the process, from its inception, of bringing companies together to deliver a compelling business solutions for our clients.”
Over the past year, DSTA has accepted 12 client companies into their program, four of which were recruited from out-of-state. In this short period, these companies have created over 70 jobs and are continuing to bring high-value business to the North Carolina community while training a new high technology workforce. Along with job creation, DSTA’s client companies are also contributing over $9M in revenues to the state’s economy. Gayle Sheppard, Saffron Technology’s Chief Executive stated, “DTSA is directly responsible for helping our business growth, bringing more high technology work to North Carolina, and building a cooperative relationship between member companies that will directly benefit the war fighter.”
DSTA client companies range from small technology vendors to specialized service providers that focus on delivering innovative and specialized solutions to solve the challenges facing the defense and security marketplace. DSTA provides a variety of services for member companies and affiliates including facilities, product development, strategic planning, business development, collaboration, and recruiting. DSTA requires that member companies commit to supporting the North Carolina economic development efforts and enhancement of the regional technical workforce.
NGC is pleased to announced today a new partnership to provide communications service and consultant work to the Defense Security Technology Accelerator (DSTA) in Fayetteville, North Carolina. “We are thrilled to work with an organization such as DSTA because they make such a tremendous difference on the global war on terror,” says Noah Garrett, president and founder of NGC. “This organization and facility provides state-of-the-art technology to the next generation warfighter and we couldn’t be happier to provide every tool in our arsenal to help DSTA achieve their goals.”
About DSTA
DSTA is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a new and innovative program designed to create collaborations with the military, entrepreneurs and innovators to drive technology business development, technology commercialization, and job creation. This program leverages two unique assets in North Carolina: the military bases in the Fayetteville/Cumberland County area, and the world-class research and innovation in the Research Triangle Park (RTP), as well as other regions in the state. The DSTA is a business incubator, assisting entrepreneurs with generating new, just-in-time security and defense technology solutions to meet the military’s technology needs, as well as business demands. By providing specialized expertise, technology business assistance, technical resources and a network of valuable relationships, the DSTA assists entrepreneurs and innovators developing new businesses and dual use technologies.
Please visit DSTA online at www.dstanc.org
