Jerry Gipper

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Radar/EW

VITA standards activity updates - Story

September 10, 2024

Jerry Gipper VITA Standards Organization

Note: This update is based on the results of the May 2024 VITA Standards Organization (VSO) meeting, held in Frederick, Maryland, and hosted by DRS Technologies. Contact VITA if you are interested in participating in any of these working groups. The full reports can be accessed at www.vita.com/StandardsUpdates. Visit the VITA website (http://www.vita.com) for details on upcoming VITA meetings.

Radar/EW

VITA Standards Organization high-profile projects - Story

March 13, 2024

Jerry Gipper VITA Standards Organization

The work that VITA member company technologists are putting into new standards development projects is immeasurable. It takes special attention to detail and knowledge of the technology and industry to develop the level of standards necessary for this industry. This article is going to dive into behind-the-scenes details on three key projects, highlighting just how difficult it is to develop these standards.

From The Editor

VITA announces Dean Holman as VP and assistant executive director - News

March 18, 2021

Jerry Gipper VITA Standards Organization

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. March 17, 2021 -- VITA, the trade association for standard computing architectures serving critical embedded systems industries, announced that Dean Holman has accepted a position as VITA VP and Assistant Executive Director, effective March 1, 2021.

From The Editor

Embedded Tech Trends 2017 wrap-up - Story

April 19, 2017

Jerry Gipper

In January, Embedded Tech Trends 2017 was held at the wonderful Bourbon Orleans Hotel in the heart of the New Orleans French Quarter. Bordered by Bourbon Street to the west with Jackson Square and the mighty Mississippi River to the east, the attendees had easy access to the sights and sounds of the true essence of New Orleans (NOLA).

Comms

Business barometer: 2017 trend predictions - Story

November 30, 2016

Jerry Gipper VITA Technologies

Trend predictions during an election year are extremely challenging, especially in the circus election that is going on in the United States right now. By the time you read this, it will all be over, and there is a good chance that I may be headed to Australia for a few years! Here goes my attempt to share a few highlights for what developments I expect to unfold in the market next year.

Radar/EW

Modular Open Radio Frequency Architecture boot camp - Story

May 03, 2016

Jerry Gipper VITA Technologies

Designers creating the next generation of embedded defense systems face several challenges getting their solutions off the ground. The newly launched Modular Open Radio Frequency Architecture (MORA) aims to enable the development of true open standards-based radio frequency and microwave modules and small form factor subsystem designs to reduce costs, foster commonality, and enable new communications capabilities.

Radar/EW

Specifications on the defensive - Story

August 12, 2009

Jerry Gipper

The defense market is among the brightest stars in the bleak economic downturn, and specifications are guiding the way.

Comms

What?s in your platform? - Other

March 23, 2009

Jerry Gipper

Designing embedded computer systems is always difficult. Innovative technologies with increasing performance levels and smaller packaging present new obstacles every day. Fortunately, suppliers are making design easier by promoting the concept of a Platform-Oriented Architecture (POA), which provides a way to move up the supply chain and make the design and integration efforts go more smoothly. Just as politicians use their platforms to kick-start their programs, POAs provide a launching pad for embedded devices. So the question is, what should you know about platforms before starting your next project?

Cyber

Is our tech-savvy President secure? - Story

February 18, 2009

Jerry Gipper

For the first time in recorded history, we have a President in the Oval Office who has a working knowledge of the technology that is engrained in our lives. President Obama knows how to use a computer, send e-mail, and is addicted to his infamous Blackberry. But what is a President who somewhat depends on technology to do in this time of concern with computer security?

Radar/EW

Interoperability: The dilemma - Story

April 02, 2007

Jerry Gipper

Is the DoD doing enough to enable standards in embedded computing?

Comms

What has happened to product warranties? - Story

October 30, 2005

Jerry Gipper

Most embedded electronic hardware components come with a standard product warranty. If a board fails, you contact the supplier, arrange a repair or exchange, ship it to the repair center, and await the repaired or replaced product. This is a rather rou...

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