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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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Vodcast
Mercury at the 58th Annual AOC SymposiumThe AOC 2021 International Symposium & Convention brought together defense electronics and aerospace industry leaders in the EW space to help develop new solutions than can be quickly developed and deployed to the field. Watch the action from the tradeshow floor as Mercury shared two new products: the Model 8256 SOSA development platform and the RFM3202 microwave transceiver.
Mercury SystemsJanuary 19, 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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Innovating loose couplers to support JADC2The key challenge of any battle network is to develop the right processing architecture to synthesize sensor data and provide actionable intelligence. To embrace innovation and to meet our national security needs, we need loosely coupled systems or standards in place to support JADC2 and ensure a common “meeting point”, increasing the value of the overall multi-function system while keeping a close eye on performance, costs and schedules.
Dr. Bill Conley; Taymor KamranyDecember 6, 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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Podcast
Building strategic relationships to make commercial technology profoundly more accessibleTechnology advances don’t happen overnight or in a bubble. That's why Mercury teams with the most innovative companies in the world, quickly and affordably bringing the latest technologies to our customers. Listen in to learn how we’ve cultivated strategic relationships to build sustainable solutions and solve complex problems faster.
Mercury SystemsOctober 21, 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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Podcast
Award-winning technologies for 2021 from MercuryMercury talks technology on the heels of receiving five Military and Aerospace Electronics 2021 Innovators Awards. Listen in to discover the latest innovations from Mercury that improve the speed of technology insertion, avoid costly and delayed development and deployment, and bring processing to the sensor edge to help meet national security needs. Join Mercury’s Dr. Bill Conley, Mark Bruington and Tom Smelker in this mercuryNOW podcast.
Mercury SystemsSeptember 23, 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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Podcast
Delivering high-quality and highly reliable memory products through industry partnershipsMemory solutions matter for mission-critical applications. High-quality, high-reliability and ruggedness are key for aerospace and defense industry applications. Hear how Mercury and Micron partner to deliver trusted memory modules using a focus on environmental and quality testing, product longevity and availability, and product design to create memory solutions that meet performance and functionality requirements across extreme environments.
Mercury SystemsJuly 13, 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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