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Textron Inc.
Textron Inc.
09/24/2012 | Press release
New IMPACT™ 2.0 Software Delivers Affordable, Actionable Information Analysis Capabilities
distributed by noodls on 09/24/2012 13:07
Agencies of all Sizes to Benefit from Software's Powerful, Easy-to-use Tools
Austin, TX - September 24, 2012 - The struggles of government analysts, investigators and agents to sift through and turn massive amounts of data into actionable information are about to get easier with the forthcoming release of Overwatch's IMPACT™ 2.0 information analysis software. Overwatch is a strategic business of Textron Systems Advanced Systems, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company. Company officials said the new version of IMPACT will be available on September 28.
The newest version of the software helps solve the ever-growing data analysis challenge at a fraction of competitors' costs. IMPACT 2.0 offers an innovative and affordable suite of intelligence capabilities that assist in creating actionable knowledge through the collection, linking and analyzing of information from disparate data sources.
IMPACT software enables users to uncover, visualize and understand hidden connections, relationships, patterns and trends that underlie criminal activities, security threats, and more.
"With so many analysts and investigators-from federal agents tracking illicit smuggling networks to local law enforcement personnel searching for suspects- drowning in too much data, we are proud to be offering a powerful set of tools to quickly and cost effectively help turn information into useable knowledge," said Don Hairston, Textron Systems Advanced Systems senior vice president and general manager.
Built on an open architecture system, IMPACT 2.0 is a comprehensive, easy-to-learn and use solution that greatly simplifies investigations while improving timely and secure information sharing. "We've made the software with intuitive interfaces and other features built around the user, while ensuring that it's affordable and scalable to meet the unique needs of investigative bodies of all sizes," said Jon Percy, Overwatch vice president of Law Enforcement and Homeland Security Solutions.
About Overwatch
Overwatch, a strategic business of Textron Systems Advanced
Systems, an operating unit of Textron Systems, is the leading
provider of integrated intelligence software solutions and
services as well as robust satellite communications systems
for today's U.S. and international defense and
intelligence communities. For the past 20 years,
Overwatch's intelligence solutions have supported
decision makers, counter-terrorism analysts, warfighters and
first responders by providing proven tools that simplify the
integration, analysis and exploitation of intelligence in
order to present a complete operational picture and
accelerate the time-to-decision. More information is
available at www.overwatch.com.
About Textron Systems Advanced Systems
Textron Systems Advanced Systems brings together cutting-edge
technologies and far-reaching innovations to satisfy emerging
customer demands for reliable, affordable solutions in the
areas of security; intelligence, surveillance and
reconnaissance; and medical research. Its strategic business
Overwatch is a leading provider of intelligence software
solutions and robust satellite communications systems for
U.S. and international defense, intelligence and law
enforcement communities. The Advanced Systems business also
continues efforts on light arms technologies and unmanned
systems such as the Common Unmanned Surface Vessel, or CUSV,
conceived by AAI. Another strategic business, Medical
Numerics, provides processing and analysis software for
medical imaging research. Textron Systems Advanced Systems is
an operating unit of Textron Systems. More information is
available at www.textronsystems.com.
About Textron Systems
Textron Systems has been providing innovative solutions to
the defense, homeland security and aerospace communities for
more than 50 years. Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., the
company is known for its unmanned aircraft systems, advanced
marine craft, armored vehicles, intelligent battlefield and
surveillance systems, intelligence software solutions,
precision smart weapons, piston engines, test and training
systems, and total life cycle sustainment and operational
services. Textron Systems includes AAI Logistics & Technical
Services, AAI Test & Training, AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems,
Advanced Systems, Aerosonde, ESL Defence, Lycoming Engines,
Medical Numerics, MillenWorks, Overwatch, Textron Defense
Systems and Textron Marine & Land Systems. More information
is available at www.textronsystems.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its
global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance
businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and
services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful
brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company,
Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron
Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.
Contact
Tom Williams
Textron Systems Corporation
(978) 657-2020
TSCPublicRelations@systems.textron.com
