SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- AFWERX, the catalyst for fostering innovation
within the U.S. Air Force, announced NXM Labs Inc. as one of
the top participating teams selected from The AFWERX Space
Challenge initiative to exhibit at EngageSpace, a virtual
two-day event on September 29-30.
The AFWERX Space Challenge initiative is made up of four
challenges targeted at creating integrated space operations
leveraging the best in technology while maintaining security, being
resilient and increasing agility. Four challenges were run
concurrently focused on separate topics – Persistent ISR, DoD
Commercial Space Partnerships, Global Space Transport and Delivery
and Space Asset Resiliency.
NXM Labs Inc. is competing in the Space Asset Resiliency
Challenge alongside a diverse group of teams that
represent entrepreneurial startups, small businesses, large
enterprises, academic institutions and research labs.
"The solutions submitted for these space challenges represent
the bleeding edge of space innovation," stated Brennan Townley, AFWERX Challenge Collaboration
Lead. "We're excited to highlight these innovators and connect them
with opportunities across the Space ecosystem."
The Space Asset Resiliency Challenge strives to increase
the longevity of our space assets by increasing their durability
against the unique space environment and enemy threats.
NXM's Autonomous Security platform enables devices to
automatically defend themselves and recover from cyberattacks,
eliminating the risk of a fleet-wide attack. NXM's scalable
blockchain-based approach to security and command and control
overcomes critical network interoperability challenges facing
today's military and commercial SATCOM operations, making it a
universal solution for the next generation space economy.
The EngageSpace event will feature highly engaging
opportunities to connect, educate and innovate with other
like-minded attendees, industry leaders, individual innovators,
academia, investors, as well as military and government leaders.
The entire event is designed to transform and accelerate the
industry, enabling government buyers to pursue the most promising
innovative solutions to the most pressing and threatening Space
scenarios.
Register for the EngageSpace event by visiting
https://engage.space
"We're thrilled at having been selected to participate in this
prestigious industry event," says Scott
Rankine, NXM CEO. "AFWERX provides an opportunity to
showcase our technology to a wide range of potential military and
commercial aerospace customers and partners from around the globe."
ABOUT NXM Labs Inc.
NXM is the leader in Autonomous
Security software technology that enables connected devices to
automatically defend themselves and recover from cyberattacks. NXM
partners with global leaders in communications, semiconductors,
insurance, manufacturing, transportation, aerospace and government
to develop next generation security and edge computing solutions.
NXM is headquartered in San Jose,
CA
For more information visit www.nxmlabs.com
ABOUT AFWERX
Established in 2017, AFWERX is a
product of the U.S. Air Force, directly envisioned by former
Secretary of the Air Force Heather
Wilson. Her vision of AFWERX — to solve some of the toughest
challenges that the Air Force faces through innovation and
collaboration amongst our nation's top subject matter experts.
AFWERX serves as a catalyst to unleash new approaches for the
warfighter through a growing ecosystem of innovators. AFWERX and
the U.S. Air Force are committed to exploring viable solutions and
partnerships to further strengthen the Air Force, which could lead
to additional prototyping, R&D, and follow-on production
contracts.
Fast Company named AFWERX Best Workplaces for
Innovators on the 2020 List, honoring the top 100 businesses
and organizations that demonstrate a deep commitment to encouraging
innovation at all levels. AFWERX, U.S. Air Force's innovation arm
and catalyst for fostering innovation within the Air Force, came in
at #16 ranking in the top 20 alongside brands such as Microsoft,
Google, and Amazon. Preview the live announcement with Stephanie Mehta, Editor-in-Chief of Fast
Company, unveiled during the AFWERX Fusion 2020 Base of the Future
Event & Showcase.
Media Contacts:
Bill Sharpe / Simmons Sharpe
Bill@simmonssharpe.com
Tracy Skenandore / Makenzie Coombs
AFWERX@kirvindoak.com
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