The border community are in the frontline of the fight against the current global pandemic, and will be in any future pandemic scenario, in the post Coronavirus world. So how can the border better serve as the first line of defence for countries? Judging by the reaction to our first webinar dedicated to the potential use of API and PNR to fight the spread of a global pandemic. This is a subject for which we have clearly only just scratched the...

In this meetup, we’ll go through the process of applying machine learning concepts to create a predictive model and validate its cost effectiveness on a publically available NASA dataset that shows how jet engines degrade over time. Using python within a modern cloud platform, we’ll create a gradient boosted regression model using XGBoost, an open-source library, and layer a classifier on top in order to predict when an engine shou...

Demand for unmanned systems is growing exponentially across defense and civil/commercial organizations, for applications ranging from military missions and intelligence surveillance to border security and precision agriculture. Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) data and GPS/GNSS signals are critical for unmanned systems in order to successfully pilot and control aircraft, vehicle and vessel onboard systems. PNT also plays an e...

Recent Department of Defense updates regarding the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) indicate that the first pilot contract RFPs including CMMC requirements are expected in Q1FY21. The initial RFIs containing Level 1 and Level 3 CMMC requirements are now expected in Q2FY21. These adjusted timelines give defense contractors a little more time to become CMMC compliant. For those who haven’t started CMMC preparations yet, th...

New technology will play a vital role in future military aircraft, satellites and rockets. How are organizations planning to use these critical technologies and what challenges are standing in the way? This webcast will explore aerospace modernization and what it will take to make innovation a reality. Global Business Editor Marcus Weisgerber will sit down with experts across the military, academia and industry to discuss the technology that w...

Import Basics for Export Control, Sourcing, Contracts, Purchasing, Receiving, Engineering, and Supply Chain Professionals in Aerospace Companies: The purpose of this webinar is to train non-import professionals to spot potential import issues before the problems occur. Even if import compliance is not your job, import rules and regulations can have a significant impact on you. You do not need to be an expert on imports, but a little bit of pra...

Want to be brought current on developments in export controls over the past six months in only 90 minutes? ECTI’s got you covered. The last few months have been disruptive for all of us. But that hasn’t stopped federal agencies from implementing an array of new and amended rules. Now’s a good time to take a breath and catch up on changes to the Export Administration Regulations and the International Traffic in Arms Regulation...

Covering the basics and awareness on export controls and sanctions US companies need for operations in the UK or EU! All companies with operations in the UK and/or the European Union particularly – not just those dealing in defense or dual-use items – need to be aware of the export controls and sanctions regulations that may apply. Those regulations, while similar to their US equivalents, also have significant differences. Business...

Webinar Presentation Lengthy product development cycles have always constrained Edge AI and autonomous machine design. That’s about to change. A new embedded platform from NVIDIA opens up possibilities with a suite of modules that offer better size vs. power capabilities for AI projects. Join AUVSI and Connect Tech to meet NVIDIA’s Jetson Xavier™ NX, explore its best use cases, and learn how to reduce application development...

The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (“Harmonized System”) is used by the United States and more than 150 countries for the classification of merchandise that is traded around the world. For importers, the correct classification of goods is critical for determining the duty rates that apply to imported goods, free trade agreement and special trade program eligibility, the applicability of antidumping or countervai...