TDL Technology Magazine Issue 14 Out Now

 

In this latest Issue, we reflect on the past, embrace the present, and anticipate the future, as we pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in our feature which looks at the TDL technology, innovations, and usage over the last 70 years.

As this vital technology warps to support ever-more demanding operational, tactical, and strategic goals, we are seeing shifts towards simulation, sustainability, and security.  And so, as the industry upgrades, integrates and reinvents, the interoperability issues become greater.  This latest issue puts this interoperability testing challenge under the spotlight.

Read issue 14 now: https://tdl-tech.synthesys.co.uk/digital-editions.html

We would love to hear from you!  Have you got something to shout about?  A burning question to ask, or a topic you are passionate about and would like the opportunity to share your thoughts.  We are inviting members of the TDL & related communities to contribute to a TDL Technology industry forum for our next issue which is dedicated to you.  If you are interested in contributing to this industry magazine, please start the conversation by emailing tdltech@synthesys.co.uk

Prefer to flick through the pages?  We will happily send you a copy, simply email: tdltech@synthesys.co.uk

Training Success, Portuguese Air Force DLMC – Data Link Manager / Interface Control Officer Course

 

The Tactical Data Link (TDL) travel and course delivery continues, and we are happy to announce the successful completion of our Data Link Manager / Interface Control Officer (DLM/ICO) course, held at the Portuguese Air Force Base, Data Link Management Cell in Lisbon, Portugal from 3-21 October.  

As the DLM/ICO is responsible for the entire TDL interface to include both planning and execution functions, it is critical the training scope is vast and comprehensive.  Over the course of three weeks military members across various services representing Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Czech Republic, Sweden, and Finland were provided with an in depth understanding of how to plan, build, interact and subsequently manage Multi TDL architectures. Having such a diverse group of students made for a rewarding learning experience which enabled attendees to learn and work together while also forming relationships that will no doubt prove valuable in the operational world.

The course focused on providing students with a series of challenging learning outcomes using practical exercises, simulation, and real-world operational software.  This interactive process promotes a cooperative learning environment, allowing each student to progress with confidence and develop a thorough understanding of each TDL.  Through the development of this knowledge TDL planners and operators are better equipped to identify and execute commander’s information exchange requirements, both in training and operational environments.

This DLM/ICO course will be our final one in what has been a very busy but successful 2022 training calendar.  We look forward to taking a small break and then hitting the ground running in 2023 with our next scheduled DLM/ICO course taking place in early February.  The location is still to be determined, if you are interested in hosting or attending, please do not hesitate to contact us at the links below.

To learn more about our best-in-class TDL and related training, visit: http://www.synthesys-defence.co.uk/data-link-training.html

Or to talk to us about upcoming training courses, your training requirements, or our training format, please start the conversation by emailing: training@synthesys.co.uk 

More Free Training - Join us on Tuesday 29th November for our Free Online Joint Range Extension Application Protocol Training.

 

The Tactical Data Links (TDL) community has spoken!  After the great success of the last course, we asked you which application of TDL training you wanted next, and the outright winner was Joint Range Extension Application Protocol (JREAP).

JREAP is the protocol and message structure for the transmission and reception of pre-formatted messages over communications media other than those for which the message was designed.  Many of the messages provided for Link 16 are capable of being exchanged using JREAP, although it is not appropriate for all Link 16 messages to be exchanged in this way.

For more information and to register your attendance, please visit: https://bit.ly/3yfYzUY

If you missed our last free ‘Introduction to Tactical Data Links’ training session, you may be pleased to know that the recording can be accessed via the Defence Community Portal.  The sign-up process is free and simple and gives you access to our full inventory of TDL-related training recordings, downloads, resources and tools.  For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/gAvKy-s

We look forward to seeing you there!

Welcoming Matt Mendell to the Team!

 

As SyntheSys Technologies continues to grow, we are very pleased to welcome Matt Mendell to the team.  Matt’s role as a Senior Consultant will focus on working with our IBM® Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) customers and wider community to optimise, extend and improve tool usage.

We welcome Matt back at an interesting time, not only for the team here at SyntheSys Technologies, but also for the high-growth and innovative markets we serve.  We are positive that Matt’s arrival will create internal and external value and further position us as the leading provider of IBM® ELM tools, services and training in the UK.

If you are involved in complex engineering development and are faced with challenges around integrated requirements, design, quality, workflow or test management, we would love to hear from you.  Or maybe you are using tools such as IBM® DOORS® Family or Rhapsody® and would like Matt’s advice.

To talk to Matt directly, or for any general enquiries, please contact: cet@synthesys.co.uk.  To read more about our specialist services, visit: www.synthesys-technologies.co.uk

Please join us in welcoming Matt back to the team! 

SyntheSys Defence Recently Attended the PATRICK BLACKETT Industry Day

 

SyntheSys Defence recently attended the PATRICK BLACKETT Industry Day at HMS Nelson, Portsmouth, as part of a NavyX sponsored event.  Part of the Royal Navy’s Develop Directorate the NavyX team, who seek to work collaboratively, differently, and at pace, took the opportunity to commence engagement between the Royal Navy (RN) and industry partners on capabilities that will accelerate lethality and autonomy for the RN, with a focus on using NavyX maritime platforms.
 
The presenting team set out the NavyX vision alongside a high-level overview of the aspirations going forward and to gauge how future projects might exploit the experimentation platforms, MADFOX, APAC24 and XV PATRICK BLACKETT.  Attendees were fortunate to undertake the opportunity to go aboard the XV PATRICK BLACKETT and gain a deeper insight into the latest trials acquisition.  The ship was named in recognition of the renowned Nobel Prize winning experimental physicist and Director of Naval Operational Research, Patrick Maynard Stuart Blackett, who saw active service in the First World War.  An exciting and blustery Industry Day was enjoyed by all attendees!
 
An insightful article about the XV PATRICK BLACKETT and associated Navy X testbed programme can be read here:
 
https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2022/july/29/20220729-new-testbed-ship-to-enhance-experimentation-in-royal-navy

SyntheSys Confirmed as Exhibitor at the NEPIC Digitalisation & Cyber Security Conference 2022

 

We are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Digitalisation & Cyber Security Conference where we will be representing all corners of SyntheSys.  Hosted by the North East of England’s Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC), this one day event takes place at Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield in the North East on the 6th December 2022.

It’s widely accepted that digitalisation across engineering and manufacturing sectors brings untold opportunity, but this opportunity also brings unique cyber risks.  The Digitalisation & Cyber Security conference aims to bring together the North East’s thriving process sector to explore automation and digitalisation, whilst shining a spotlight on the growing need for robust cyber security for manufacturers.

Our very own Mark Williamson will be delivering a presentation at the conference which looks at the opportunities for Systems Engineering in process plant design, construction and operations.

If you would like to book some time to speak to a member of our team about your complex engineering and manufacturing development projects or training requirements, contact: info@synthesys.co.uk
More information about our services can be found by visiting: www.synthesys.co.uk

To register your attendance and for further details about the conference, please visit: https://www.nepic.co.uk/event/digi/

IDLS 2022 – Superiority via Information and Communication, Exploring Net Zero and Plenty of Networking!

 

Members of the Data Link and related defence communities are no doubt eagerly anticipating this year’s International Data Link Symposium, which once again runs as a physical event after the remote symposiums.  This next physical event takes place between 8-10 November in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

We are pleased to announce that SyntheSys Defence will be represented by Mark Hudspeth (Managing Director), Roland Kemp (Consultant) and Kate Chandler (Senior Consultant).

IDLS 2022 presents a great opportunity to see new technologies, different solutions and meet with other industry professionals to discuss pertinent topics.  This year’s event theme ‘Achieving Superiority through Information and Communication Services’ is relevant now more than ever and we are positive this will make for a thought-provoking and insightful event. 

Kate will be exploring Net Zero in a Tactical Data Link (TDL) context during her brief which looks at next-generation multi-domain technologies and economic benefits.  Kate will be joined by SyntheSys Defence Managing Director, Mark Hudspeth and Consultant, Roland Kemp.

Mark Hudspeth commented: “IDLS 2022 will be a great opportunity for members of the SyntheSys Defence Team to engage with existing colleagues in person, develop new introductions and gain an insight into the latest technological and innovative developments in the Tactical Data Link arena.  My team and I look forward to conversing with you all at the symposium”.

If you would like to schedule a meeting, please do contact us at: info@synthesys.co.uk.  We will also be available for ad hoc engagement whilst in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Playing our Part in Building Towards a Brighter Future at the INCOSE Annual Systems Engineering Conference

 

SyntheSys Technologies is delighted to be exhibiting at the Annual Systems Engineering Conference (ASEC) 2022, which will be held at the Crowne Plaza, Newcastle, on 22-23 November 2022.

 

Having attended ASEC many times before, we are excited to see what this year’s theme ‘Building Towards a Brighter Future’ will bring.

 

We look forward to meeting industry professionals to discuss this year’s topics and other challenges and opportunities arising in the industry.

 

Mark Williamson, Managing Director of SyntheSys Technologies, commented “As SyntheSys Technologies continues to grow, it is important that we attend events such as ASEC to ensure we keep up to date with relevant industry themes and topics.  We look forward to attending another great event run by INCOSE UK.”

 

We are eager to welcome members of the community to our stand where we will be demonstrating powerful IBM® Engineering Lifecycle Management tools, from requirements management through to test management.  If you are attending the event and are looking to improve and enhance Systems Engineering skills in your organisation via training, we would love to speak to you.

 

For general queries about our attendance or services or to earmark some time for a 1-2-1 discussion with us at the event, contact: cet@synthesys.co.uk.

 

For more information about ASEC and to register, visit: https://www.asec2022.org.uk/Pages/Standard/Home

Students from Caedmon College Whitby Complete their STEAM Projects for this year’s ‘S Challenge’

 

The ‘S Challenge’ was created to influence students to research a subject of their choice and create a project considering aspects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths).  When the students of Key Stage 3 finished their projects, they were asked to present in front of two judges, Kirsty Brown representing Caedmon College Whitby and a representative from SyntheSys.

This year’s competition brought many creative and insightful projects.  We would firstly like to congratulate all partakers of KS3 for making a step in their life to pursue their passion, as well as having the courage to present their findings in front of judges.  This is not an easy task, and we can congratulate them for showing such passion and initiative at such a young age.

Secondly, we would like to congratulate the joint winners of this year’s prize; Emily with her ‘Fast Fashion’ Project and Tristan’s Coding project.  Emily’s ‘Fast Fashion’ established many issues we face with the world today and how the fashion industry, specifically fast fashion, is contributing to the global climate.  We were blown away by her artistic representation of this matter which is why we gave her 1^st place.  Tristan’s coding project was inspired from an information and Communication Technology (ICT) lesson but the way he took his knowledge to the next level stunned the judges.  Tristan created a report that looked at the evolution of coding and his predictions on the future of technology.  On top of this report, Tristan created his own computer game that demonstrated his hard work and understanding of coding.  As both subjects showed great initiative and included multiple aspects of STEAM, we felt it was only fair to award 1^st place to both


Emily and Tristan.

Kirsty Brown, head of business studies at Caedmon College Whitby, spoke on this year’s challenge

“This is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore interests outside of the curriculum.  It allows them to develop their research, teambuilding, and presentation skills.  It was excellent to see such a diverse group of projects, and adding arts to the competition opened up new ways for students to present.  I am overjoyed with the entries we had this year, especially the winners Emily and Tristian, they produced work that we hadn’t seen in previous years and you could see the passion they had around their chosen topic.  A huge well done to everyone who took part and I am looking forward to continuing this project next year.”

Other special mentions include Dom, Toby and Angus with the Best Presentation award, Isaac with the Most Complex Topic award and Harry and Esme with the Examined Most Research award.  Very well done to you all.

John Hartas, Managing Director of SyntheSys, had this to say about this year STEAM challenge;

“This year’s projects, yet again, never failed to amaze the judges with the brilliant young minds of Caedmon College, Whitby.  It is always a pleasure to be able to work with the pupils to expand their knowledge on subjects they are passionate about.  All participants should be proud of their final products and I would like to congratulate them on being creative and having the courage to think outside the box.  I hope to see them all again next year.”

SyntheSys Secures a Place on G-Cloud Once Again

 

Once again, we are pleased to share that our cloud services continue to feature as part of the Crown Commercial Service, G-Cloud Framework.

The latest framework iteration, G-Cloud 13, provides a mechanism for clients to access leading IBM® software and systems engineering solutions through our cloudbaSE product, with associated technical support and training from our team. Our services can be found under the ‘Cloud Hosting’ lot.

The initiative aims to improve public sector procurement by pre-qualifying suppliers who meet a set minimum standard.

We are pleased to feature our cloudbaSE toolset via the framework.  cloudbaSE utilises the flexibility and versatility of Cloud computing to provide IBM^® Engineering Lifecycle Management software in a more economical, adaptable way. The mix of powerful IBM^® software, flexible licensing options and extensive experience, offers powerful solutions to everyday challenges faced by many Systems & Software Engineers, Developers and Testing professionals.

To find out more about our G-Cloud involvement, or to speak to us about your cloud hosting, software or support requirements contact info@synthesys.co.uk.