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PAR Government, in partnership with ICEYE, Awarded a Prime Spot on a $900M United States Space Force Contract

New Hartford, NY- August 24, 2023 -- - PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary PAR Government Systems Corporation, in close partnership with ICEYE US, the leading commercial provider of space-based radar capabilities, has signed a prime contract award for the Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services initiative led by the U.S. Space Force. The contract serves as a mechanism for satellite-based services and capabilities to support all domains (space, air, land, maritime, cyber) with consistent, quality backed, low-latency offerings. PAR Government was one of 16 awardees on the PLEO Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) effort, which has a $900M ceiling over five years, with five-year option periods.

Under the direction of Space Systems Command, the ID/IQ effort was orchestrated by the Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO) and is intended to support U.S. Combatant Commands, defense agencies, other federal government agencies, and international coalition partners.

“PAR Government is an innovative leader in the development, management, and delivery of critical, tactical-edge capabilities for our nation’s warfighters. We are enabling timely delivery of commercial space-based services and products directly to the mobile platforms being used by our nation’s defenders at the tactical edge. To that end, the PAR Government team includes best-in-class Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) constellation capabilities provided by key partner ICEYE US,” said Michael Nelson, president, PAR Government. “Delivering critical services and information through the PLEO effort exemplifies PAR’s mission of continuously improving the operational effectiveness of our military and our allies.”

PAR Government’s subsidiary, Rome Research Corporation (RRC), is also included in the contract award. RRC has partnered with the Department of Defense (DOD) customers to provide award-winning satellite communications and space-related operations and maintenance services, including 24/7/365 terrestrial communication systems support, IT-related support, telecommunications engineering, and installation services, and ensures the functionality and positioning of government satellite assets for defense agencies worldwide. To date, RRC’s DOD customers have won more than 80 Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) facility awards.

“PAR Government and ICEYE US have joined forces to create ‘strength-on-strength’ value for the United States Space Force, our military, and allied partners. We are grateful for the opportunity to deliver near-real time persistent monitoring services to decision makers across the DOD under the guidance of Space Systems Command,” said Eric Jensen, CEO at ICEYE US.

ICEYE US builds and operates a constellation of small synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites, enabling hourly revisit of any location on earth wherein insights can be derived day, night and through cloud cover. Combined with ICEYE US advanced processing techniques, end users receive reliable, relevant information across various mission applications. PAR Government and ICEYE US are committed to advancing the state of the art concerning commercial sector integration for the United States Space Force.

About ICEYE US

ICEYE US builds and operates SAR spacecraft from its manufacturing and 24/7 mission control center in Irvine, California. The company delivers unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities for any location on Earth through the provision of remote sensing data, the delivery of turnkey space systems, and by offering advanced analytic solutions. ICEYE US operates four SAR satellites licensed by NOAA. The parent company, ICEYE, has launched over 20 small satellites since 2018 and today operates the world’s largest synthetic-aperture radar satellite constellation. SAR imagery enables objective, data-driven decisions for end users in sectors such as Earth science, natural catastrophe response, and natural resource management. ICEYE’s data can be collected day or night, and even through cloud cover. For more information, please visit www.iceye.com.

Media contact:

press@iceye.com

About PAR Government

PAR Government is a leader in providing computer-based system design, engineering and technical services to the Department of Defense and various federal agencies. An ISO 9001:2015 and 27001:2013 certified company, PAR Government is a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR), a leading global provider of software, systems, and service solutions to the restaurant and retail industries.

About PAR Technology Corporation.

 

For more than 40 years, PAR Technology Corporation’s (NYSE Symbol: PAR) cutting-edge products and services have helped bold and passionate restaurant brands build lasting guest relationships. We are the partner enterprise restaurants rely on when they need to serve amazing moments from open to close, during the most hectic rush hours, and when the world forces them to adapt and overcome. More than 70,000 restaurants in more than 110 countries use PAR’s restaurant point-of-sale, customer loyalty and engagement, payments, omnichannel digital ordering and delivery, and back-office software solutions as well as industry leading hardware and drive-thru offerings. To learn more, visit partech.com or connect with us on LinkedIn. 

Additionally, the Company's Environmental, Social, and Governance report can be found at https://www.partech.com/company/ESG.

 

Transitions: PAR Government Names Eric Brunner Executive Director of Mission Systems

Rome NY – PAR Government, a mission-focused company long known for delivering innovative solutions to support and defend the U.S. Government and her allies, has named Eric Brunner Executive Director of Mission Systems for its subsidiary Rome Research Corporation (RRC). 
Brunner is taking the helm from Michael Stark who, after a remarkable 20-year-career, has decided to retire. Stark will serve as a consultant to help Brunner through this transition.
“As we transition this top spot from one Navy vet to another, I’m confident RRC will remain in great hands,” said Michael Nelson, President, PAR Government. “Admiral George Anderson once said, ‘The Navy has both a tradition and a future – and we look with pride and confidence in both directions.’ I feel the same about this change. I graciously thank Mike for his service and look forward to Eric’s continued impact on PAR Government.”

Brunner has invested in the success of our company, and our employees, for 20 years. Under his leadership and guidance, we have expertly provided technical services to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) at offices around the globe, centering on strategic communications, satellite control, and information systems. Most recently, Brunner served as Director of Strategic Growth and prior to that served as a program manager specializing in communications programs.
“My success really comes down to the teamwork I’ve seen over the years,” said Brunner. “This promotion comes with the support of many teammates worldwide who are fulfilling Government requirements every day, every hour. It’s not an easy task, for sure. But their constant pursuit of excellence has yielded 85 Defense Information Systems Agency Awards for our customers over the years.”
During Brunner’s tenure as program manager, he maintained the lead capture role for 10 prime and more than 20 vital recompetes encompassing five continents. He also served as site manager at Brunswick, ME, and was selected as RRC Employee of the Year in 2004.

Third Annual “Show and Tell” Event is set for June 14-17 in Adler, MT

Rome NY and Carthage NC, 28 April 2023 – There’s no better way to understand mission critical technologies than to see them in action.

With this in mind, Tough Stump Technologies, a Veteran-owned small business, will host a one-of-a-kind technology rodeo June 14-17 in remote Adler, MT. PAR Government, a leader in situational awareness solutions, will be powering the command center during the event.

“Unlike trade shows that flood the industry this time of year, our Rodeo allows companies to collaborate in very real and very remote conditions, with the closest cell coverage being over 30 minutes away,” explained Ben Brown, co-founder and Chief Operations Officer for Tough Stump. “We liken this event to the ‘Tough Mudder’ of technology as our participants have an opportunity to demonstrate live stress tests in austere conditions.”

The Tough Stump Rodeo is designed for professionals seeking solutions to increase their mission effectiveness while improving the safety of personnel. Law enforcement, forestry, first responders, search and rescue officials, Geographic Information Services professionals, Department of Defense personnel, and Federal civilian stakeholders are encouraged to attend.

“At last year’s event, we were able to solve problems on the fly, and really learn how to use other capabilities to keep connected at a test site on Ruby Range, located 30 km away from base camp at Upper Canyon Outfitters,” added Verne LaClair, PAR Government product manager. “This year, we have the privilege of being the power behind all activities at the command center.”

As such, PAR will demonstrate ATAK mobile application’s communications and surveillance capabilities, including Sit(x)^®. PAR Government will be the only company handling all TAK communications, providing a critical path to all users. PAR will also provide a Starlink cellular backhaul to help support Unmanned Aerial Systems. Radios, MESH/MANET networks, drones and other unmanned vehicles will help keep teams connected in a disconnected environment.

Joining LaClair, attending on behalf of PAR Government, are:

• SFC Chad Wiley (CPD/CPM, JTAC Instructor/Evaluator, Experienced SOF Soldier) working new ICS market
• CPT Tim Peterson (PAR Government Product Sales, TAK Server as a Service in the AWS Cloud) working Tactical Assault Kit / Team Awareness Kit (ATAK/WinTAK/iTAK) and Sit(x)
• Levi Terry (PAR Government Software Engineer, Cyber Security specialist) working Unmanned Aerial Systems

Currently, members of the U.S. Army Special Operations, Marine Special Operations Forces, Wildland Fire, and BORTAC are attending as Government observers.

Event sponsors include Teledyne FLIR, Red Cat, Hexagon US Federal, GoTenna, and Darley Defense.

Additionally, attending companies include Bryodyn, Marshall Radio, Hoverfly, Ghost Robotics, TEAL Drones, Tomahawk Robotics, and Leica Geosystems.

Registration and lodging information is available at toughstump.com/rodeo. The event is free for Government observers (DOD, DOJ, First Responders). There is a $100 fee for general admission. Sponsorship slots are also available.

About PAR Government

PAR Government (pargovernment.com) is a leader in providing computer-based system design, engineering and technical services to the Department of Defense and various federal agencies. An ISO 9001:2015 and 27001:2013 certified company, PAR Government is a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (PAR), a leading global provider of software, systems, and service solutions to the restaurant and retail industries. PAR Technology Corporation’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PAR. Visit us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10197101

About Tough Stump

Tough Stump Technologies (https://toughstump.com/) is a Veteran Owned Small Business that fuses the latest remote sensing technology with over 150 years of combined experience in small unit tactics, SUAS operations and air-to-ground integration, combined with the highest standards of integrity and performance. Tough Stump Technologies leverages remote sensing and SUAS technology to create high-definition imagery and planning products for USG, DoD, Law Enforcement and Commercial clients.

 

PAR Government’s Sit(x)® Working Toward FedRAMP Authorization

PAR Government is currently navigating the FedRAMP Authorization process for our Sit(x)® platform. We are working with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), a Department of Justice entity, to pursue the Agency Authorization path to become a FedRAMP Authorized TAK Server.

Please stay tuned for further updates and information.

 

PAR Technology Corporation Subsidiary Announces $21 million U.S. Navy Award in Djibouti, Africa

Rome, New York, 12 January 2023 – PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) today announced that the U.S. Navy has awarded its subsidiary, Rome Research Corporation (RRC), a five-year $21 million contract to provide uninterrupted operations and maintenance (O&M) support at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, providing over 90% of Department of Defense (DoD) communications for the entire continent of Africa. RRC has supported the Camp Lemonnier facility since 2012.

“For more than a decade, Rome Research Corporation has provided superior support to the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic (NCTAMS LANT) site in Djibouti,” Michael Nelson, President of PAR Government, said about its subsidiary’s performance. “Our employees are very passionate about their roles in supporting DoD facilities. Our focus is on applying technology to continuously improve the operational effectiveness of our Nation's warfighters, and we are very excited to continue our partnership with NCTAMS LANT.”

At the NCTAMS LANT site, RRC provides operations and management of the Technical Control Facility (TCF) Patch and Test Facility (PTF) 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year long. RRC handles Defense Information System Network functions, inside and outside plant cable maintenance, property management, information assurance, and commercial and DISN telephone services.

During the past 10 years, RRC has proven its ability to provide exceptional support to NCTAMS LANT with a lean staff. We have achieved “Exceptional” Contractor Performance Assessment Ratings from the Government, demonstrating a full understanding of the skills required to accomplish Government requirements.

About PAR Government

PAR Government is a leader in providing computer-based system design, engineering and technical services to the Department of Defense and various federal agencies. An ISO 9001:2015 and 27001:2013 certified company, PAR Government is a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (PAR), a leading global provider of software, systems, and service solutions to the restaurant and retail industries. PAR Technology Corporation’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PAR.

About Rome Research Corporation

Rome Research Corporation (RRC), a subsidiary of PAR Government Systems Corporation, was founded in the 1970’s as a Technical Services supplier. While initial contracts supported antenna and RF testing, RRC has since transitioned into a premier technical services company providing worldwide on-site support to the US Department of Defense in the areas of strategic communications, satellite control, and information systems.

About PAR Technology

For more than 40 years, PAR Technology Corporation’s (NYSE: PAR) cutting-edge products and services have helped bold and passionate restaurant brands build lasting guest relationships. We are the partner enterprise restaurants rely on when they need to serve amazing moments from open to close, during the most hectic rush hours, and when the world forces them to adapt and overcome. 100,000+ restaurants in more than 110 countries use PAR’s restaurant point-of-sale, digital ordering, loyalty, and back-office software solutions as well as industry leading hardware and drive-thru offerings. Through its Government segment, PAR provides intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (“ISR”) solutions and mission systems support to the Department of Defense and other Federal agencies. To learn more, visit www.partech.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

 

PAR Government Announces Enhanced Sit(x) Situational Awareness Features

Rome, New York <December 16, 2022> PAR Government, a provider of geospatial and decision support solutions for more than 50 years, has unveiled new features to its cloud-based situational awareness suite Sit(x)TM. Enhancements to the commercial Sit(x) solution, designed for greater collaboration among government and civilian public safety organizations, improves TAK interoperability and security for all users.


“Technology for front line operators has to evolve and change in order to remain relevant with the times,” Todd Krokowski, Vice President of Products and Innovation, said. “The PAR Government Sit(x) team constantly strives for product improvement and, as is the case with all our products, its evolution and testing is handled with a security first mentality. This assures an advanced solution that brings data to the edge without compromising the integrity of user data.”

Sit(x) changes include:

• GvStreamer Integration – GvStreamer allows users to livestream videos whether taken from a UAS, a device, or a stationary camera securely. Users of GvStreamer can configure access to video sources from within the Sit(x) user interface. This is accessible through the Administration tab on the Sit(x) dashboard under video aliases.
• DataSync – Sit(x) now supports DataSync, which allows users to synchronize content across multiple TAK devices. WinTAK users can access DataSync to create, view, and update missions. This feature in ATAK is currently in beta testing but is expected to be released soon.
• Edit Bridge Adapters –If enabled, organizations can now create and manage their own bridge adapters. Bridge Adapters allow third party systems to send/receive data to Sit(x) groups and allows Sit(x) integrators to develop microservices to inject an interoperability layer for TAK consumers. Bridge Adapters created by PAR remain uneditable. The adapters have the same security requirements as regular connections, but their authentication strategy is more amenable to enterprise environments.
• Security and Privacy Controls – With Sit(x), your data is your data. Additional steps have been deployed to ensure data remains private through newly implemented policies and security controls.

Sit(x) is a TAK Server-as-a-Service solution based on the Team Awareness Kit (TAK) situational awareness technology developed by PAR Government for the U.S. Defense & Intelligence Community under contract to DoD. This technology has been deployed under demanding conditions by every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces over the past decade.

PAR Government created the Sit(x) TAK Server-as-a-Service offering specifically to enable real-time communication and information sharing between non-connected public safety personnel during rapidly evolving multi-jurisdictional situations, both planned and unexpected. These include large public gatherings, such as sports events or concerts, and emergency incidents related to terror attacks or natural disasters.

“Sit(x) can federate unrelated police and fire departments, U.S. government agencies, volunteer search-and-rescue groups, and even private security firms, as one coordinated entity during a major event. This saves resources, lives, and time,” Krokowski explained. “Thanks to its TAK lineage, Sit(x) opens the lines of communications between responders with no export restrictions.”

Affordable and easy-to-use, Sit(x) enables individuals and teams to communicate directly by text or symbology and share real-time full-motion video (FMV), GIS layers, imagery, GPS locations, raster maps, photos, and documents.

About PAR Government

PAR Government, an ESRI business partner for over 20 years, is a leader in providing computer-based system design, engineering and technical services to the Department of Defense and various federal agencies. An ISO 9001:2015 certified company, PAR Government is a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (PAR), a leading global provider of software, systems, and service solutions to the restaurant and retail industries. PAR Technology Corporation’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PAR.

From Technical Products to Geospatial Solutions, Team PAR Government is There

Rome, New York <October 4, 2022> PAR Government, long-time leaders of Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) Technology, continue to spread awareness and solutions to partners in the defense and military communities.

Representatives from PAR Government’s Strategic Growth department will be busy through the end of 2022, hitting many of the major defense conferences and symposiums. For more than 50 years, PAR Government’s work with TAK has helped developed a trusted product for those working at the edge. Our products and solutions are interoperable and easily scalable to support various missions.

“You will continue to see PAR Government attending these high-demand events,” Dr. Jim Frey, Executive Director of Strategic Growth, explained. “For a long time, PAR has relied on our reputation as a leader in a very small market. That market is expanding, and our technology has kept pace. Now we are making an effort to get out there and make more interesting industry contacts to further corroborate our stronghold as a technology leader.”

Upcoming events include:

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition:

Slated for Oct. 10-12, in Washington, D.C., the annual meeting is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America which focuses on delivering the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. AUSA provides 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.

Modern Warfare Week:

After being delayed due to COVID 19, the Global SOF Foundation’s Modern Warfare Week returns to the Fort Brag area Nov. 7 – 10 and includes a Demo Day, the Modern Warfare Symposium, and the Modern Warfare Expo. Modern Warfare Week brings special operations forces (SOF) community together to educate and connect on the future of warfare from a SOF perspective. When last held, Modern Warfare had more than 650 attendees with nearly 60% being military or Government representatives.

I/ITSEC 2022 – Accelerate Change by Transforming Training (ACTTII):

Set for Nov. 28 – Dec. 2 in Orlando, the annual Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) showcases simulation, education, modeling, and training technology for the exchange of information among industry, the military, and the educational communities. I/ITSEC is organized and sponsored by National Training and Simulation Association.

In 2021 nearly 13,300 total registrants were logged by I/ITSEC including 4,300 conference attendees, 6,000 exhibit personnel, 3,000 visitors, and 1,000 international visitors from 47 countries.













About PAR Government

PAR Government, an ESRI business partner for over 20 years, is a leader in providing computer-based system design, engineering and technical services to the Department of Defense and various federal agencies. An ISO 9001:2015 certified company, PAR Government is a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (PAR), a leading global provider of software, systems, and service solutions to the restaurant and retail industries. PAR Technology Corporation’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PAR.

Technology Leaders to Present Tactical Advances Here and Abroad

Rome, New York<September 9, 2022> PAR Government, long-time leaders of Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) Technology, are hitting the road so to speak.

Representatives Tim Peterson, Manager, Sales and Marketing, and Colin Morrow, Director of Strategic Growth, will be spreading the word about our involvement in the development of all things related to TAK – the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK), Windows-based Tactical Assault Kit (WinTAK), and iOS Tactical Assault Kit (iTAK) – as well as our responsiveness to customer’s needs.

“For more than 50 years, we have provided solutions to the Department of Defense and other customers,” explained Todd Krokowski, Vice President of Product and Innovation at PAR Government. “Our work with TAK has helped develop a trusted product for those working at the edge, no matter where that edge happens to be. We have a thorough understanding of the needs of the Special Forces Community and, by working with each element, we have created a product that is interoperable, easy to scale, and secure. These tools ensure that your mission will be achieved quickly and accurately.”

“We will be discussing server support, full-motion video streaming, the UAS toolkit, our on-demand data marketplace, as well as future development and integration opportunities,” added Peterson.

The team will be attending the Maneuver Warfighter Conference at Fort Benning, Georgia. Titled “Maneuvering Forces – Focusing on Tomorrow’s Fight,” the event is scheduled for Tuesday through Thursday, Sept. 13-15, and allows PAR Government to display Army-related services such as tactical awareness solutions. An estimated 27,000 active-duty members stationed at the base will be in attendance.
Just weeks later, the team will be traveling to Budapest, Hungary, to attend the Global Community of Special Operations Forces GSOF Symposium, Tuesday through Thursday, Oct. 4-6. During this event the team will be able to network with more than 50 leading specialists and suppliers. More than 400 attendees are expected at this unique military-focused event, including defense ministers, police, government civilians, industry, academia, trade press, and non-profile organizations.

PAR Government is a lead developer of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) TAK, ATAK, WinTAK, and Sit(x) and was part of the team involved in shaping the original product as part of a 2010 Air Force Research Laboratory effort.

Since that time, we worked to integrate enterprise and tactical network connectivity into ATAK, developed a sophisticated moving map rendering engine to the product, and played a key role in the development of plug-in architecture to promote extensibility and interoperability with other systems on the tactical network.
PAR Government also works with a variety of mobile and tactical vendors to build and deploy turnkey kits for tactical operators.

About PAR Government
PAR Government, an ESRI business partner for over 20 years, is a leader in providing computer-based system design, engineering and technical services to the Department of Defense and various federal agencies. An ISO 9001:2015 certified company, PAR Government is a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (PAR), a leading global provider of software, systems, and service solutions to the restaurant and retail industries. PAR Technology Corporation’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PAR.

Rome, New York <August 31, 2022> – PAR Government has secured a spot on a $4.8B indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract supporting the U.S. Air Force’s National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) Scientific and Technical Intelligence (S&TI) Capability Support Services (NOVASTAR).

Prime contractor, Altamira Technologies Corp., was among the five award winners for NOVASTAR, which facilitates NASIC's requirement for research, development, and sustainment of new and existing hardware, systems, and software capabilities enabling scientific and technical intelligence production for the Air Force, Department of Defense (DoD), and national-level intelligence efforts.

This 11-year multiple award contract facilitates NASIC's requirement producing technical intelligence through collection, analysis, planning, processing, dissemination, archiving, and associated activities for NASIC, the Air Force, DoD, and national-level intelligence efforts. Because it is an IDIQ, the amount accounts for time and materials, cost reimbursement, as well as labor hours.

As a subcontractor, PAR Government was selected for our research and development capabilities.

“This is an important relationship and win for PAR Government,” Mike Nelson, PAR Government President, said. “The work will originate from our Dayton, Ohio, team. We look forward to supporting the NASIC mission at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, which is just minutes from our office.”

“PAR has been supporting the NASIC mission with on-site personnel for almost a decade,” Scott Grigsby, PAR Government’s Director of Data Science, added. “NOVASTAR will allow us to continue and expand our support and technology offerings to improve the nation’s intelligence efforts. We couldn’t be more pleased.”

About PAR Government
PAR Government is a leader in providing computer-based system design, engineering and technical services to the Department of Defense and various federal agencies. An ISO 9001:2015 and 27001:2013 certified company, PAR Government is a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (PAR), a leading global provider of software, systems, and service solutions to the restaurant and retail industries. PAR Technology Corporation’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PAR.

About DISA
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) plans, engineers, acquires, tests, fields, operates and assures information-sharing capabilities, command and control solutions, and global enterprise infrastructure to support DoD and national-level leadership. DISA traces its beginnings to post World War II and the need for centralization of military communications.

 

Defense Information Systems Agency Picks PAR Government’s Geospatial Suite of Programs to Rapidly Aid Warfighters

 

Rome, New York <August 26, 2022> – PAR Government’s geospatial suite of programs has been chosen by the Defense Information Systems Agency to help support the Global Command and Control System - Joint (GCCS-J). Pronounced “Geeks-J,” this contract has a value of more than $700,000 for a total of $1.17M over three years.

“We are thrilled that the Department of Defense (DoD) selected us to help modernize its systems,” Mike Nelson, PAR Government President, said. “With our long history of support to this customer, combined with our commitment to improving situational awareness and constant upgrades to our geospatial programs, the DoD knows the warfighter can depend on us for mission success.”

Todd Krokowski, Vice President of Product and Innovation, explained GCCS-J is the DoD’s effort to create a secure, interoperable system designed to meet current and future warfighter requirements.

“This program provides Common Operating Picture (COP) capabilities,” Krokowski said. “It provides situational awareness in the form of layered maps to 800 different DoD and military sites.”

GCCS-J gives viewers eyes on several physical locations, such as battlefields or other hot spots, incorporating geospatial and other data. This replaces outdated systems where its oldest components were 20 years old. Long time in the making, GCCS-J began back in 2019 but budgetary constraints and later the COVID pandemic slowed progress on the program.

 

PAR Government’s GV-X^TM, the next evolution of GV3.0^TM, compliments the GCCS-J system. Flexible, resilient, and accurate, GV-X^TM displays panchromatic, multi-spectral, hyperspectral, SAR imagery and video, and related metadata needed for deep analytics.

 

“Our GV-X^TM product is a lightweight, deployable multi-spectral and full motion video viewer,” Verne LaClair, PAR Government product manager, explained. “Having DISA endorse and use our product is justification that this is the solution that can be deployed in support of cross-functional and infrastructure missions.”

 

GV-X^TM provides:

 

• Simultaneous display of wide variety of geospatial data and associated metadata

• Motion Imagery Standards Board (MISB) compliant Full Motion Video (FMV) playback with Key Length Value (KLV) metadata

• Up to 16 bits per pixel of floating point and data

• Efficient processing of very large National Imagery Transmission Format (NITF) images

• Synchronized multi-video playback based on KLV timestamps

 

Our geospatial solutions are already used and trusted by several agencies, including the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency’s (NGA) Integrated Exploitation Capability (IEC) Program, and the United States Air Force’s Distributed Common Ground System Air (DCGS-A). GV-X^TM and GV3.0^TM are developed and tested in a secure DevOps environment and the programs operate in Windows and Linux, with MAC OS in development.

About PAR Government

PAR Government is a leader in providing computer-based system design, engineering and technical services to the Department of Defense and various federal agencies. An ISO 9001:2015 and 27001:2013 certified company, PAR Government is a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (PAR), a leading global provider of software, systems, and service solutions to the restaurant and retail industries. PAR Technology Corporation’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PAR.

About DISA

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) plans, engineers, acquires, tests, fields, operates and assures information-sharing capabilities, command and control solutions, and global enterprise infrastructure to support DoD and national-level leadership. DISA traces its beginnings to post World War II and the need for centralization of military communications.

The 144^th Annual Exhibition is Set for Aug. 27-29

Representatives from PAR Government, a mission-focused company long known for delivering innovative solutions to support and defend the U.S. Government and her allies, will be among the exhibitors at the 144^th Annual National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) General Conference and Exhibition.

Held in Columbus, a short drive from our offices in Dayton, the event is NGAUS’s annual business meeting. During the weekend conference, Army and Air National Guard officers from all states, three U.S. territories, and from the District of Columbia, gather to set legislative agenda and to hear from America’s civilian and military leaders. This year’s event centers on the theme “The National Guard: At the Heart of it All.”

Officials anticipate an attendance of nearly 4,000 as this event is open to all family members, industry reps, and local officials. PAR Government will be in booth #428.

“We look forward to showcasing our capabilities to National Guard representatives,” said Dr. Leah Rowe, Executive Director of PAR Government’s National Capital Region and Dayton operations. “The National Guard is constantly called up to help our country in times of great need. Our products and capabilities bring data to the edge. No matter the task, we can help them remain mission focused, and get them home quickly.”

Rowe will be on hand to talk specifically about mission readiness capabilities as well as PAR Government’s situational awareness solutions. Also in attendance will be Colin Morrow, Director of Strategic Growth for PAR Government.

About PAR Government

PAR Government is a leader in providing computer-based system design, engineering and technical services to the Department of Defense and various federal agencies. An ISO 9001:2015 and 27001:2013 certified company, PAR Government is a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (PAR), a leading global provider of software, systems, and service solutions to the restaurant and retail industries. PAR Technology Corporation’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PAR.

Rome NY – PAR Government, a mission-focused company long known for delivering innovative solutions to support and defend the U.S. Government and her allies, has named Todd Krokowski Vice President of Products and Innovation.

“Our mission here at PAR Government is to continuously improve the operational effectiveness of our Nation’s defenders. We achieve this mission by delivering outstanding solutions spanning our core offerings,” noted Mike Nelson, PAR Government President. “Todd’s technical depth and breadth across small / counter-small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS / CsUAS), situational awareness (SA) tools and techniques, and data science and artificial intelligence, makes him an ideal fit for driving our product innovation. He is a great role model and a source of continuous innovation. I know his optimism for taking on new challenges will help us thrive in the years to come.”

“I’m beyond excited to embark on this role with PAR Government,” Krokowski said. “When it comes to situational awareness, PAR Government is a pioneer. We have created, and continue to create tools to benefit the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance communities. Our teams are constantly improving our products and it’s their success that helps give us an advantage over our competitors.”

Krokowski has been with PAR Government for more than 15 years most recently serving as Chief Architect. Notably, Krokowski wrote the initial research and development behind PAR Government’s innovative TAK server as a service solution Sit(x)^TM. Sit(x)™ provides high levels of confidentiality, integrity, and security for all users and can instantly scale from small teams to thousands of simultaneous users when responding to a crisis. It is a technology-agnostic mobile solution, connecting Android (ATAK), Windows (WinTAK), Web (Dashboard), and iOS users, allowing easy federation among groups. He’s also served as the director for customer and technology integration as well as chief software architect. A graduate of Clarkson University, Krokowski has earned a dual Bachelor of Science degree in management information systems and computer science.

He is taking over the reins from Mark Kozak who served in the VP role since 2019. Kozak is now a part time special advisor helping PAR Government wrap up some FedRAMP related work.

Rome NY – PAR Government, a mission-focused company long known for delivering innovative solutions to support and defend the U.S. Government and her allies, has named Dr. Scott Grigsby Director of Data Science.

“This newly created role signals PAR Government’s efforts to streamline our data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence efforts,” said Dr. Leah Rowe, Executive Director of the company’s ISR NCR/Dayton. “Dr. Grigsby’s leadership and focus will strengthen our ability to deliver data driven solutions in the areas of adaptive data analytics, AI dataset production and evaluation, and media forensics to the tactical edge.”

Dr. Grigsby directs analytics research efforts at AFRL/RH, DARPA, and the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC). “PAR Government has always been a leader in data science, which is why I jumped at this opportunity at the start,” Dr Grigsby said. “From our research in data analytics to efforts in media forensics, PAR Government helps the military, first responders, and other organizations, identify issues or threats so they can act swiftly.”

Prior to his current role, Dr. Grigsby was the principal investigator for robotics and unmanned systems at Soar Technology, working on the Army Sapient Program as well as on the DARPA C-BOCA Project.

From 2012-2016, Dr. Grigsby worked as chief scientist for aerospace and cyberspace technologies at Ball Aerospace. He was also the program manager on the Semi-Autonomous Motorcar (SAM) Project which modified and integrated a 2014 Corvette C7 Stingray car with a human-to-machine interface, allowing a qualified quadriplegic driver to operate it under racetrack conditions. The SAM Project won the 2014 IET Innovation Award to Intelligent Systems as well as the 2014 SAFE Association Team Achievement Award. Learn more about the SAM Project.

Dr. Grigsby also served as a community voices producer for WYSO, addressing precision medicine. He served as vice president at Sytronics Inc. from 1999-2012 and was a senior scientist at Logicon Technical Services.

A graduate of The Ohio State University, Dr. Grigsby earned his doctorate in biophysics. His post-doctoral research at the College of Optometry involved the study of chromatic and spatio-temporal processing in patients with and without optic nerve and post-chiasmal disorders. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in physics and astronomy from Lycoming College.

Rome NY – PAR Government, a mission-focused company long known for delivering innovative solutions to support and defend the U.S. Government and her allies, has named Eric Brunner as the Director of Strategic Growth.

“For more than 20 years, Eric has invested in the success of our company, and our employees,” said Dr. James Frey, Executive Director of Strategic Growth, PAR Government. “Under his leadership and guidance, we have expertly provided technical services to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) at offices around the globe, centering on strategic communications, satellite control, and information systems.”

A U.S. Navy veteran, Brunner most recently served as a program manager specializing in communications programs for Rome Research Corporation (RRC), a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Government.

“Change is good, and I look forward to helping the company progress,” said Brunner. “Of course, this promotion would not have been possible without the support of so many of our teammates who are on the ground worldwide. For sure, it’s been a challenge at times; but their pursuit of excellence has helped our sites earn honors – including landing 85 (Defense Information Systems Agency) DISA awards.”

During Brunner’s tenure as program manager, he maintained the lead capture role for 10 prime contracts including Navy contracts at Northwest, VA; Djibouti, Africa; and Aguada, Puerto Rico; and 20 vital recompetes successfully won at Lago Patria, Italy; LaMoure, North Dakota; and Jacksonville, FL. He also served as site manager at Brunswick, ME, and was selected as RRC Employee of the Year in 2004.

 

Rome, New York -- June 24, 2022

PAR Government, a leading provider of geospatial and decision support solutions for more than 50 years, today announced recent improvements to its popular Gv3.0^TM raster imagery and full-motion video (FMV) viewing package. Build 1405 is now available for new and existing customers.

“Gv3.0^TM imaging continues to be trusted by customers in the defense and intelligence communities,” said Michael Nelson, president, PAR Government. “Our product remains one of the most affordable and functional geospatial imagery and FMV viewing packages available today.”

“We are constantly updating our geospatial solutions in a secure dev ops environment to keep up with the latest Java updates and address open-source issues reported in the National Vulnerability Database, to ensure our product’s attack surfaces are minimized,” said Mark Kozak, vice president of product and innovation, PAR Government. “The updates keep the software robust against emerging threats– a vital element for geospatial intelligence applications.”

PAR developed Gv3.0™ nearly 20 years ago as a government-off-the-shelf application for use exclusively by the U.S. Defense & Intelligence and GEOINT communities to view and analyze various types of raster imagery and FMV captured by satellite, drones, and manned aircraft. After Government support for the application ended with build 985 in 2015, PAR re-introduced Gv3.0™ in mid-2019 as an affordable commercial product available to all. The commercial version has updated many of the older open-source dependencies and migrated from Java 8 update 48 to the current release of Java 11.0.15-10 to comply with latest security requirements.

About PAR Government

PAR Government is a leader in providing computer-based system design, engineering and technical services to the Department of Defense and various federal agencies. An ISO 9001:2015 and 27001:2013 certified company, PAR Government is a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (PAR), a leading global provider of software, systems, and service solutions to the restaurant and retail industries. PAR Technology Corporation’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PAR.