Intelligent CIO North America Issue 02 | Page 31

LATEST INTELLIGENCE

NEW YORK Street Smarts VR , whose virtual reality ( VR ) training platform is used across US military and law enforcement organizations , announced a contract award with the US Air Force ( USAF ) Air Combat Command ( ACC ) in the amount of approximately US $ 1.5 million to standardize and modernize training using VRbased performance measurement . Under the AFWERX Air Force Small Business Innovative Research contract , Street Smarts VR ( SSVR ) will adapt its VR platform to support the goals of the ACC Security Forces , which is pursuing a modernized , competency based , data-driven approach to training . SSVR provides the most realistic training available , combining an immersive , full-body VR experience in a 540 ° field of view environment .

MASSACHUSETTS Bridgeline Digital , a provider in cloud-based digital experience software , announced that a global franchise of print and marketing services has selected Bridgeline to power its franchise websites with the Unbound Platform . The company has committed to a multi-year license and services agreement with an initial value over US650,000 $. The company has more than 200 franchise stores located in the United States , Brazil , China , the United Kingdom , Hong Kong , Mexico , Saudi Arabia and Cyprus . With over 50 years of brand history , the company has received multiple industry accolades .

FLORIDA iCoreConnect has announced the endorsement of iCoreRx by the Oregon Dental Association ( ODA ). The cloud-based e-prescribing software increases operational speed , helps reduce prescription abuse and increases practice profitability . Established in 1893 , ODA currently serves more than 2,300 Oregon member dentists . All products and services are vetted by both a subcommittee and the Board of Trustees before endorsements are added or renewed . iCoreConnect President and CEO , Robert McDermott , said : “ iCoreRx ’ s ability to eliminate all of the disparate steps in the prescription writing process will provide ODA members with a streamlined and more secure way of serving their patients .”