SDI Government Solutions to Present Augmented Reality Paper at I/ITSEC 2010

Online, August 30, 2010 (Newswire.com) - SDI Government Solutions and D2 TEAM-Sim have been selected to present a white paper titled, "Augmented Reality as an Emerging Military Training Technology," at I/ITSEC 2010.

The paper, which assesses the current state of augmented reality in the military and predicts several future applications, is co-authored by Daniel Donovan of SDI Government Solutions and James Cimino of D2 TEAM-Sim. Its acceptance comes just several months after an announcement for an augmented reality roadmap was released by the Aberdeen Proving Ground.

"This technology is rapidly taking root in the military," said Donovan. "It's just another example of how innovations within the training industry can be adapted to deliver critical information to Warfighters in the battlefield."

Cimino agreed, adding, "Logically, it only makes sense for the military to pursue augmented reality. As we described in our paper, it is a technology that is well suited to the challenges of the warzone and it does not necessarily require a tremendous initial investment by the military."

The presentation will feature several demonstrations of augmented reality technology and ways the technology can be deployed by Warfighters. Attendees will be eligible for Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits upon the successful completion of the credit requirements.

I/ITSEC is one of the world's largest annual training technology conferences with approximately 19,000 total registrants in 2009. It connects the Department of Defense with members of the industry and academia to foster new ideas and explore ways to create better training. The conference is being held from November 29 to December 2 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. For more information about I/ITSEC 2010, please visit its website at www.iitsec.org.

About D2 TEAM-Sim

D2 TEAM-Sim (www.d2teamsim.com) is a business unit of Appliedinfo Partners (Appliedinfo), a privately held minority woman-owned small business that provides customers with the following products and services:

• DIF™ is an intuitive, user friendly and browser based solution to address the challenge of managing and developing content for Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI). DIF™ enables the cataloging, maintenance, reuse of media assets and available training course materials. D2 TEAM-Sim's approach to the IMI process allows us to seamlessly integrate images, PowerPoint, video, animation, 2D and 3D graphics, and simulation to create a total training package.
• Custom IMI development and 3D Game-based constructive training solutions.
• Marketing Communications Services for corporate and Government agencies
• Custom Web and client/server technology applications

D2's mission is to provide our clients with high quality, web and browser-based constructive training solutions. D2's expertise covers all four levels of Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI). D2 has Secret Facility Security Clearance, and a dedicated team of over 50 talented professionals consisting of project managers, 3D artists, animators, developers and support staff.

D2 TEAM-Sim continues to push the envelope by building cost-effective, web based and SCORM-conformant training solutions for the DoD by leveraging decades of commercial multimedia design and development expertise while simultaneously integrating COTS software and hardware. Our award-winning approach to developing engaging blended learning products continues to catch the eye of senior army leadership, setting the standard and raising the bar in terms of quality, effectiveness, value and usability. D2 TEAM-Sim prides itself on consistently delivering high production-value training, using cutting edge technology and by being laser-focused on budget and deliverables.

About SDI and SDI Government Solutions

SDI Government Solutions is a division of Systems Documentation, Inc. (SDI), a woman-owned small business based in South Plainfield, NJ. Founded in 1978, with offices in New Jersey, Maryland, New Hampshire, Hungary and India, SDI develops a variety of information systems including enterprise architecture, interactive technical documentation, training and eLearning systems, content management systems, knowledge management systems and cutting-edge multimedia elements.

SDI Government Solutions has been a leading subject matter expert in the Electronic Warfare (EW) community and the de facto leader in JCREW training and logistics programs management since 2007. It uses Training Planning Process Methodology (TRPPM) and front-end analysis (FEA) to create integrated technical documents and training materials, including interactive 3D simulations, gaming solutions and SCORM-compliant computer-based training (CBT). SDI Government Solutions excels in the creation of Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) in S1000D as well as XML conversion, content management systems, Department of Defense (DoD) 5000.2-compliant logistics and systems acquisition, integration and support. Through all of its services, SDI Government Solutions assists the US Department of Defense and other federal agencies that support the Warfighters protecting our freedom and homeland.

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