BlueSpace Software Corporation, a leader in multi-level security (MLS) applications and middleware announced today that it will participate in the 2010 Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration (CWID). CWID showcases information sharing technologies developed for use by warfighters and agencies to fill operational capability gaps. The BlueSpace demonstration will be shown at US Joint Forces Command (JFCOM), Hanscom, Dahlgren and San Diego. The demonstration is being sponsored by the Airborne Warning and Control System program (AWACS). A short, unclassified video illustrating the technology and user interface is available here: http://www.bluespace.com/mlsc2.html.

“Our original ambition was to combine multi-level security with a high quality user experience that feels similar to a modern video game as opposed to a green screen radar picture,” noted Justin Marston, CEO of BlueSpace. “We achieved this and we intend to keep pushing the envelope on capabilities in the user interface.”

The BlueSpace GeoSpace application utilizes highly innovative BlueSpace middleware that is the basis of a full suite of BlueSpace MLS applications. Unique to the BlueSpace approach is that content is not elevated to higher security levels, but remains at its original security level under that network’s mandatory and discretionary access controls. This approach improves both security and information sharing and enables modern commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies like Google Earth™ to be securely and quickly adapted to perform as a multi-level application with a single user experience.

“This is a great implementation of a C2 capability built on top of Google Earth Enterprise,” stated Dylan Lorimer, Enterprise Earth/Maps Product Manager at Google. “It illustrates the art of the possible in building applications on top of the Google Earth Enterprise platform.”

The BlueSpace GeoSpace application allows operators to view “live” 3D models of operational units from different coalition forces in Google Earth. Operators can view unit information and initiate chat sessions at the security domain of that unit. Operators can also change their perspective to view all areas surrounding any unit. Future versions of GeoSpace plan to include SIGINT, GEOINT and HUMINT intelligence within the Google Earth environment.

“Multi-level security is an important requirement for us as we aim to provide improved interoperability and interchangeability for our aircraft with our coalition partners,” commented Col Eric Gunzelman (Development Systems Manager and 551st Electronic Systems Group Commander, Hanscom AFB). Lt Col Peter Bastien (605 TES/CC Det1 Commander, Seattle) added, “We have been impressed by the rapid progress on this project in preparation for CWID, and we intend to continue to pursue this technology into a system we can eventually deploy to our fleet.”

About BlueSpace

BlueSpace Software is a leading provider of trusted messaging and multi-level solutions. BlueSpace uses an innovative approach to multi-level solutions providing users with the power to securely view and interact with information across multiple security levels without the need to move the data itself. Besides dramatic improvements in user productivity and collaboration, data remains properly classified, commercial applications can be used and accreditation is faster and cheaper. BlueSpace TransMail Trusted Edition is a powerful multi-level messaging application – providing users with a single inbox for messages across multiple classification levels. BlueSpace also has patent pending middleware technology that enables its innovative multi-level approach. Additional multi-level applications include multi-level search and multi-level command and control. BlueSpace is privately held and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

About CWID

CWID is a Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed annual event that engages cutting-edge information technology, focusing on operational shortfalls identified by combatant commanders and government agencies. Technologies are approved for participation because they address a new information sharing capability or might improve an existing capability. The demonstrations - which take place in various locations worldwide - focus on technology discovery, risk reduction, and interoperability. Technologies are assessed using real-world inspired warfighter, Homeland Security/Homeland Defense and emergency responder scenarios. During demonstrations, technologies may receive three types of assessments which include User Utility, Interoperability and Information Assurance. Assessment results are captured in CWID’s annual final report which informs defense, federal, state and local acquisition decision-makers.

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