Huntsville, Ala. and Longmont, Colo., December 5, 2006 - AEgis Technologies Group, provider of expert modeling and simulation services and products, and DigitalGlobe, provider of the world’s highest resolution commercial satellite imagery, will demonstrate a new collaborative 3-D mapping application at the 2006 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando, Fla., December 5-7.  The combination of current 60-cm resolution satellite imagery with a highly detailed 3D modeling and terrain database dramatically merges geospatial intelligence with virtual simulation.  The I/TSEC demo of this new capability will showcase the Arak nuclear-associated facility in Iran and can be seen at the AEgis Technologies Booth, No. 1321.

This collaborative simulation application features several advancements over technology offered up until this point.  Past simulation technologies have been data intensive, hard to use and took several weeks to render.  The collaboration between AEgis’ simulation technology and DigitalGlobe’s highest resolution, most accurate satellite imagery provides users with 3D technology which is easy to build and use.  Systems are rendered in days instead of weeks, use open source technology and include a free viewer.

“AEgis and DigitalGlobe have partnered to develop a state-of-the-art virtual simulation and geospatial modeling solution which will change the way people work with 3D modeling,” said Stephen Wood, senior director of national security programs for DigitalGlobe.  “We invite everyone to come to the conference and see this new and exciting collaboration in action.”

Who – AEgis Technologies Group and DigitalGlobe
What – Demonstration of the advanced terrain and facility database simulation using Aegis Technologies’ virtual simulation and DigitalGlobe’s geospatial intelligence
When – Tuesday, December 5 through Thursday, December 7
Where – The I/ITSEC at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando
Why – Demonstration will give visitors a hands-on look at how this collaboration can be used for different applications and processes

The I/ITSEC promotes cooperation among the armed services, industry, academia and various government agencies in pursuit of improved training and education programs, identification of common training issues and development of multiservice programs.

For complete information about the I/ITSEC, go to http://www.iitsec.org.

About AEgis Technologies Group
The AEgis Technologies Group, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama USA, provides expert modeling and simulation consulting services and outstanding products to industries utilizing modeling and simulation throughout the world.  Our streamlined processes and cutting edge hardware solutions, allow us to rapidly create areas of interest anywhere in the world with full GIS integration, multi-system interoperability, and real-time simulation protocols.

About DigitalGlobe
Longmont, Colo.-based DigitalGlobe (www.digitalglobe.com) is the clear leader in the global commercial Earth imagery and geospatial information market.  The company’s technical superiority and innovation, unparalleled commitment to customer service, extensive business partner network and open systems philosophy make DigitalGlobe the preferred supplier of imagery products to government and commercial markets. DigitalGlobe’s QuickBird satellite is the world’s highest resolution commercial imaging system. The company’s next-generation WorldView I is scheduled to launch in mid-2007, and WorldView II is anticipated to launch in 2008, pending finalization of customer contracts. The company’s updated and growing ImageLibrary contains over one hundred million square kilometers of global imagery for countless mapping and planning needs.