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Digital transformation with MBSE is the key to rapid innovationModel-based systems engineering (MBSE) is a method that will propel industries into the digital realm. As a result of Mercury's foresight in adopting a digital enterprise approach, our engineering team is currently working on more than a dozen active modeling efforts across the company to support the acquisition and development of our customer programs.
Taymor KamranyMarch 30, 2022
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Supporting a “common” interest in the future of microelectronicsAs the U.S. significantly expands its microelectronics efforts crucial to long-term national security, Mercury is leading the charge, bridging the gap between commercial high tech and defense.
Mark Aslett, President & CEOMarch 23, 2022
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Can you trust your computer? Three ways your system may already be unsafeDid you know your computer could be untrustworthy, even before you take it out of the box? Read more about how trust is compromised through the supply chain and ways you can prevent it.
Shaza KhanMarch 21, 2022
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The future of Microelectronics at MercuryRead our Q&A with Mercury's new president of Microelectronics, Roger Wells, as he discusses the focus and opportunities for his division in the months and years ahead.
Mercury SystemsMarch 14, 2022
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Why SOSA® is driving the future course of embedded military electronicsYou can’t open an industry magazine or visit a website without seeing news about SOSA, open standards and their adoption. Read more about SOSA - its origins, benefits and what's next.
Rodger Hosking, Director of SalesMarch 8, 2022
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Transforming for scale: A critical part of value creationWe aspire to be scale “disruptors,” meaning rather than continuing the incremental and often patchwork complexity that accompanies high growth, we must rethink how we work in every function and at every level of the organization, including reimagining our processes and systems for a much larger business.
Mark Aslett, President & CEOMarch 3, 2022
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Five things to ask before buying a server cluster for edge computingHigh-performance computing at the edge presents environmental challenges not found in the confines of the data center. Restricted space, limited power supplies and data security are just a few. Before building an edge-ready platform, consider these five questions to help avoid risk and excess cost.
Kristie SombatphibaneMarch 1, 2022
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The intersection of high tech and defense – a scarce and critical resourceMercury's unique commercial business model, positioning us at the intersection of high tech and defense, enables the expansion of our differentiated capabilities to address critical defense markets.
Mark Aslett, President & CEOJanuary 26, 2022
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Defense is a collective commitmentThere is a burgeoning global call for multilateral solutions to today’s – and tomorrow’s – diverse security challenges.
Mark Aslett, President & CEOJanuary 25, 2022
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A new brand a year laterHow do you measure the success of new corporate branding? Follow along as Mercury CMO Stephanie Georges describes the launch of a new brand, results, lessons learned and what’s next for the Mercury marketing team.
Stephanie Georges, SVP and CMOJanuary 13, 2022
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Why it mattersIn addition to our MercuryNOW podcasts and vodcasts, we’re introducing our newly titled blog, WHY it Matters. Why do we write blogs? Why do we offer our insight into topics of interest to the aerospace and defense industry? Why do we engage in conversations about the latest in technological advances? Because it matters – to our customers, our investors, our partners and to us as innovators who deliver mission-critical solutions.
Rubin DhillonJanuary 7, 2022
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Top 10 Highlights of 2021Read along as our CMO, Stephanie Georges, reflects on Mercury's top 10 accomplishments for 2021.
Stephanie Georges, SVP and CMODecember 21, 2021
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Durability begins with preparationDurability for electronics can’t be added after they’re manufactured – it has to be built in from the start. Find out how Mercury’s MOTS (modified off-the-shelf) and MOTS+ services and processes affordably provide the durability and product life extension you require.
Shaun McQuaidDecember 2, 2021
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Embrace the changeRead how one executive leader, who joined Mercury through an acquisition, describes his personal and professional growth since and why he advises others to, “embrace the change, recognize the opportunity, involve yourself in the change and help guide it.”
James GallagherNovember 22, 2021
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Microelectronics Powering the New Space EconomyNew capabilities in orbit are heightening interest and opportunities in LEO space programs. Two very different technologies are increasing the affordability of these programs, positioning the new space economy well to decrease costs and opening the doors to a host of new applications.
Mario LaMarcheOctober 14, 2021
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How to address trust and security when your electronics are 1,200 miles awayMaking sure your systems are running securely and safely is much easier when they’re within arm’s reach. But the increase in space programs and missions raises the question: How do you ensure trust and security in your electronics when they are orbiting the Earth, exposed to extreme environmental conditions? Mercury has an answer for that.
Dr. Bill Conley, CTOOctober 14, 2021
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Get some quarters, we’re going to the arcade.Just like the arcade games of the past that were downsized and delivered to your living room, the ARES3100 advanced radar environment simulator is packaged in a standardized option to provide radar environment simulation in the convenience of your own testing environment. It’s like finding your own EW “cheat code” to avoid vulnerabilities. Game over.
Kelsey RyonOctober 5, 2021
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Ready for take-off? Let’s set your electronics to airplane mode.Unlike cellphones that can be easily switched to airplane mode, critical aircraft electronics must prove they’re ready for flight through extensive safety certification processes. Learn more about why Mercury system developers work with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) silicon engineers like Intel to assure successful certification and speed time to market.
Shaza KhanSeptember 21, 2021
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Shaping what’s next: 40 years of innovationMercury celebrates 40 years of being in business. CEO Mark Aslett reflects on the company’s rich history, which began as Mercury Computer Systems, while looking ahead to a bright future with a new brand identity. Read more about our 40-year journey and how our company has emerged as the leader in making commercial technology profoundly more accessible to the aerospace and defense industry.
Mark Aslett, President and CEOJuly 14, 2021
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Innovating past the need for compromise for your embedded computingWhy choose performance OR security in your embedded computing solution? Mercury is debunking the industry assumption that no solution can provide both advanced security and high performance without compromising one or the other. Read more about how you can benefit from the new line of innovative OpenVPX processing modules.
Shaun McQuaid and Michele DowJuly 9, 2021
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