KSC Environmental Team Award 2009 - Kennedy Data Center Energy Conservation Initiative
Abacus Technology received this award for outstanding efforts to reduce demand in the Kennedy Data Center through the creative use of virtualized servers and reduced lighting. Abacus saved KSC over $13,000 per month in electrical costs by reducing the number of lights within the Data Center and virtualizing over 126 servers.
KSC Executive Safety Forum Contractor of the Year 2009
Abacus Technology Corporation and President Dennis Yee received the KSC Executive Safety Forum Contractor of the Year Award. This award was given to recognize KSC's civil servants and contractors that demonstrate exemplary performance in contributing to the safety and health at KSC. All honorees have made KSC a safer workplace for all.
ABACUS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Awarded NASA Kennedy Space Center Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year - 2009
Abacus Technology Corporation, headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, received the Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year Award for 2009 from NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The firm was recognized for providing outstanding services to KSC on the Information Management and Communications Support (IMCS) contract at the second annual NASA Small Business Symposium and Awards Ceremony held at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center on November 17th 2009.
Abacus Technology was awarded the IMCS contract to support space launch operations at KSC in June 2008, with a maximum potential value of more than $900 Million. Over the past eighteen months, Abacus has continued to receive excellent ratings from NASA/KSC for its execution of a smooth 90 day contract phase-in that transitioned 600+ staff and for its support of KSC shuttle launch operations.
Abacus Technology provides information management and communication services in support of KSC’s space launch operations and related activities. The firm specifically furnishes personnel, equipment, and supplies to support voice communications; visual imaging; timing, transmission, and cable systems; administrative phones; IT security; publications management; and institutional computer/network services.
Abacus Technology has been a world-wide provider of state-of-the-art information technology and communication services for more than 25 years. Following award announcement, Dennis J. Yee, President of Abacus Technology Corporation, stated: “It is truly an honor to be involved in our nations’ space exploration program, directly supporting NASA’s efforts to transition from the Shuttle Program to the Constellation Program.”
For more information, please visit www.abacustech.com or call Amy Delma at
301-907-8500.
Abacus Launches Updated Intranet Site
April 2009
Abacus Technology Corporation Launches New Updated Intranet Site.
Abacus Technology just released the latest version of its Intranet for all Abacus Employees this April. Abacus has migrated over to SharePoint 2007 and it is a major upgrade with much more user friendly features. The site features many interactive web parts such as, search engines, document sharing and uploading, team rooms, calendars, announcement posting, news archives, and intranet updates.
Another new feature of the Intranet is that all Department Heads will now be responsible for Content Management of their department sites. SharePoint 2007 provides users the capability to upload documents instantly, add announcements, add calendar events, collaborate on projects, and edit or change any existing documents on the portal such as, policies and procedures or other frequently used forms.
Information Technology Manager, Chris Demetrakis and Web/Graphic Designer, Emily Arnold are responsible for the migration, design, management and maintenance of the new SharePoint Intranet Site.
Abacus Wins Core IT Services Contract with DOI/MMS
January 30, 2009
Abacus Wins Core IT Services Contract with DOI/MMS
Abacus Technology closed the year 2008 with the award of an Enterprise Information Technology (IT) Support contract from the Minerals Management Service (MMS) within the U.S. Department of Interior. MMS is responsible for managing the nation’s offshore energy, minerals, and natural resources. The bureau also collects, accounts for, and disburses an annual average of $10 to $12 billion in revenues from Federal offshore mineral leases and onshore mineral leases on Federal and Native American lands.
Abacus Technology will be supplying a full range of core IT services on an enterprise-wide basis. This support includes help desk/call center, system/network administration, web applications, COOP/disaster recovery, asset/inventory management, and information assurance.
Currently, we are wrapping up the hiring and transition phase in preparation for contract stand-up on February 2, 2009. However, we still have positions available in Herndon, VA; and Denver, CO. Check our Careers page for details about openings in each location and to submit a resume for consideration.
Please check this site for information updates.
New Abacus Website!
December 1, 2008
New Abacus Website!
Abacus Technology Corporation Launches New Updated Corporate Website.
Abacus Technology just released the latest version of its corporate website to the public this December. It is a major upgrade and much more user friendly. The site features an interactive scrolling graphic on the homepage, as well as rollover quick links guiding users to hot spots throughout the site.
Web Designer, Emily Arnold is responsible for the vision, layout, graphics, new navigation, and coding. When asked about the effort, she said, "I really hope everyone enjoys the new look and feel of the website as much as I enjoyed putting it together. My favorite addition is the accordion spry widget on both the Careers and News pages. This special feature makes it pleasurable for the user to easily navigate to the information they are seeking."
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please contact webmaster@abacustech.com. Happy surfing!
Holiday Food Drive 2008
Update:January 9, 2009 -
Abacus Technology Corporation would like to thank everyone for their considerate donations in the 2008 Abacus Holiday Food Drive. This year, The Neediest Kids was not accepting food donations, so Abacus contributed to The Capitol Area Food Bank instead. As promised, Abacus matched all donations and dropped the food off in Northeast D.C. Abacus was able to donate an amazing 697 lbs of food to the Food Bank. The volunteers were ecstatic and so thankful for our generosity during this holiday season.
Thank you for making this Food Drive a success. Your generous donations will be sure to help many local families in need. I especially want to thank the office coordinators that were able to help with the collection of the food items. We hope to continue the success of this food drive in years to come.
Thanks again and have a Happy New Year!
November 26, 2008
Holiday Food Drive 2008
Abacus Technology is continuing its recent tradition of helping the hungry/homeless through a company-wide food drive. Employees are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items to a local charity or food bank designated by their Cost Center management. Dennis Yee, the firm’s President, will once again match all employee donations, providing the additional monetary means for each organization to purchase more bulk food products.
Last year, Corporate office staff members were the leading contributors to the food drive. In the “spirit of giving”, Abacus Technology has been able to collect nearly 2,000 food items during the Holiday season. Our goal is to not only exceed this benchmark, but to have 100 percent employee participation as well.
IMCS Awarded to Team Abacus
November 26, 2008
ABACUS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Wins NASA Kennedy Space Center Information Management and Communications Support (IMCS) Contract
Abacus Technology Corporation, headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, was awarded the Information Management and Communications Support (IMCS) contract by NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC). Upon contract award in June 2008, Dennis J. Yee, the firm’s Owner and President, stated: “The Abacus Technology team is fully committed to the success of the IMCS program. We are very excited to be given the opportunity to support NASA KSC’s space exploration activities”.
Following a successful 90-day contract phase-in, Abacus Technology assumed operational responsibility for the Center’s voice, video, and data communications as well as related support services. All work is being performed in Florida at Kennedy Space Center; additional services may be provided to the US Air Force at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Patrick Air Force Base.
If fully exercised, the total potential value of the contract is approximately $898 million over the next nine years. For more information, please contact Ms. Karen Crews at 850-609-1416.
