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2003 Innovations in: Deep South USA / International Business
Stacy Melvin, MBA Student / Professor Jane Cromartie (Project Supervisor)
University of New Orleans-School of Business Administration
1. Sterifx - Shreveport, Louisiana
Sterifx is a Shreveport, Louisiana-based specialty chemical company whose recently developed nontoxic disinfectant has applications in industry, healthcare and homeland defense. The new product, Fx™, disinfects and sterilizes surgical equipment without heating, extends the shelf life of foods and also can be used as a disinfectant for personal and household items. In terms of military defense, a grant from the Department of Defense was recently awarded to Sterifx to develop their product for use as a cold sterilant in the field, as well as for self-treatment of combat wounds. This product is not only nontoxic to humans and animals, but is also considered environmentally friendly.
http://www.latechnologyguide.com/profiles/profiles02_05.php
http://www.sterifx.com/
http://www.lded.state.la.us/tech/timwhatsnew.asp
http://www.bayoubuzz.com/cities/articles/LSU_bustechcenter.htm
2. EMS Technologies, Inc. - Atlanta, Georgia
According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, EMS Technologies Inc. manufactures key pieces of satellite communications systems, including switching networks, modulators and signal nulling subsystems. This Atlanta-based company counts Lockheed Martin among its many important contracts. Their most recent contract, valued at $22 million, charges the company to build the Beam Forming Network, a series of satellites for the US Department of Defense to be used for a communications constellation. In addition to Space and Technology group projects, EMS also has hardware production contracts with the United States government, as well as with private and international companies.
http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2003/04/21/daily42.html
http://www.ems-t.com/
http://www.dynamicpublisher.com/dynamicpublishernews/newsarticleID=00000616.htm
http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2001/12/31/daily16.html?t=printable
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/030226/atw015_1.html
3. Lancope, Inc. - Atlanta, Georgia
Lancope, Inc. is the leading provider of Advanced Threat Protection, systems designed to combat hacking and corporate misuse on computer enterprise networks. Lancope develops technology such as StealthWatch, which monitors data and compiles statistics used to alert users to suspicious activity on a company's network. Systems designed by Lancope are being applied internationally to provide security and network intelligence. Lancope also has a computer crimes unit, and has recently won contracts with the New York Police Department and the Georgia Technology Authority.
http://www.techlinks.net/ShowTechlinksNew.cfm?prid=6046
http://www.scmagazine.com/scmagazine/2003_04/test_02/08.html
http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2003/05/05/newscolumn4.html
4. Microcoating Technologies Inc. - Atlanta, Georgia
Microcoating Technologies Inc., founded in 1994, produces protective coatings and provides coating services for industrial applications such as next-generation computer chips, high-density batteries, fuel cell components, high-sensitivity sensors and medical implants. MicroCoating has recently developed a unique combustion chemical vapor deposition technique that makes nanosized powders. The technique and patented device were developed to be an improvement from the current method of liquid combustion vapor condensation. MicroCoating's new technique and Nanomiser® device will have a significant impact on international industrial applications.
http://www.microcoating.com/about.html
http://www.mdatechnology.net/techsearch.asp?articleid=563
http://news.morningstar.com/news/PR/M02/D14/1045227669076.html
5. IMinorities, Inc. - New Orleans, Louisiana
IMinorities, Inc., a New Orleans-based information company, has been serving minorities for thirty years. The company publishes magazines such as the Black Collegian, a career development magazine that is currently circulated on 800 college campuses. The Collegian and other IMinorities publications are intended to assist African-American college students in their career search. Most recently, IMinorities, Inc. developed the award winning Internet destination, IMDiversity.com, designed to provide career-related information and services to minorities both nationally and globally. This site features information tailored to various ethnic groups, as well as a job search engine designed to match career seekers with appropriate employers.
http://www.iminorities.com/
http://www.quintcareers.com/Quintessential_Sites/IMDiversity.html
http://www.neworleanscitybusiness.com/index.asp
6. Camber Corporation - Huntsville, Alabama
Camber Corporation, a Huntsville-based company, specializes in engineering, management consulting and the development of information technology. Since its inception in 1990, Camber has grown to include over 20 national offices and lists the Department of Defense among its large number of government and commercial business customers. Camber is an important player in the country's efforts to protect against terrorism. One important innovation developed by Camber is a system used to detect airborne chemicals. In 2001, following the September 11th attack on the United States, Camber was called upon to use this suitcase-sized system to detect anthrax in government buildings, and has been instrumental in the development and application of antiterrorism measures nationwide.
http://mail.alatechtoday.com/Jan02/assaults.html
http://www.tennessean.com/business/archives/01/11/10875660.shtml
http://www.camber.com/news/
http://show.elearningexpos.com/elearningexpo/V40/press.cvn
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