Syracuse Research Corporation Honored with Second Human Resources Donlon Award

SYRACUSE, NY, November 22, 2006 – For the second year in a row, United Way’s Success By 6 and CNY Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has awarded Syracuse Research Corporation (SRC) with a Donlon Award for their outstanding commitment to create a family-friendly workplace. The Donlon and Excellence Awards are given to companies throughout the region recognizing these organizations as Employers of Choice in Central New York.

President and CEO Bob Roberts said, “SRC is honored to be recognized as a leading employer in CNY. We strive to make our employees feel that work-life balance is not only possible, but encouraged. The secret to our success is great people and we are committed to offering the best benefits and environment for our employees.”

SRC’s strong balance between employees’ personal and work lives is necessary for the success of employees and the company as a whole. Family supportive policies of SRC include: flexible scheduling options, wellness activities, eldercare support groups, an employee discount program which includes reduced-price tickets to local family events and attractions, reduced cost memberships to local health facilities, and a regular section in the company’s quarterly newsletter that addresses topics concerning the work/life balance.

Established in 1998, the Donlon Award was named for William Donlon, former CEO of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation and first Chairman of the Success By 6 Policy Council. The program is supported by the Manufacturers' Association of Central New York, the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce, and the Metropolitan Development Association.

About Success By 6

Success By 6 originated in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1989 from a partnership between Honeywell Industries and United Way of Minneapolis. Initially, they were concerned about the quality of the local labor pool and realized that creating employable adults actually begins by investing in children during their early, most inquisitive years. In 1991, Bill Donlon (then President and CEO of Niagara Mohawk) and Mary Ann Shaw (then associate to the Chancellor of Syracuse University) sought to improve the lives of children in our community, who suffered a high infant mortality rate and a low immunization rate. To help combat these issues, Donlon and Shaw began a local Success By 6 in Syracuse, NY. For more information, go to www.unitedway-cny.org.

About CNY SHRM

CNY SHRM is a professional organization comprised of Human Resource practitioners in the areas of employment, compensation, benefits, EEO, organizational development, employee-labor relations, training and development. The CNY SHRM HR Excellence Awards recognize companies with innovative practices in those areas. For more information, go to www.cnyshrm.org.

About Syracuse Research Corporation

SRC is an independent, not-for-profit research and development organization. For nearly 50 years, SRC has played a leadership role in providing solutions to programs of national significance through the innovative application of science, technology, and information. SRC’s responsiveness and success in solving next generation challenges has resulted in a trusted advisor reputation with our customers in the defense, environment, and intelligence communities.

SRCTec, Inc. (SRCTec), a wholly owned subsidiary of SRC, is a high-tech manufacturing company providing integrated solutions, program management, full life-cycle support, and state-of-the-art products to a broad range of customers. SRCTec is currently hiring for professional and manufacturing positions in Syracuse, NY. For more information, visit www.srctecinc.com.

Today, SRC employs more than 750 people and has offices in Arlington, VA; Chantilly, VA; Charlottesville, VA; Dayton, OH; Denver, CO; Hanover, MD; Rome, NY; San Antonio, TX; and Syracuse, NY. Currently, there are more than 100 positions available nationwide. For more information, visit www.syrres.com.

Congressman Walsh Keynote Speaker at SRCTec, Inc. Opening

SYRACUSE, NY, October 26, 2006 – U.S. Congressman James T. Walsh was the keynote speaker and honored guest at SRCTec, Inc.’s (SRCTec) opening ceremony this afternoon. SRCTec is located at 5801 East Taft Road, North Syracuse, NY. The newly-renovated 63,500 square feet in the Airport Business Park combines office space with a manufacturing facility which can be reconfigured to match specific program requirements.

SRCTec acts as the manufacturing arm of SRC and supports the production of SRC’s two largest programs, the Lightweight Counter-Mortar Radar (LCMR) and a Counter Remote Control Improvised Explosive Device (Counter RCIED) system.

SRC is an independent, not-for-profit research and development organization. For nearly 50 years, SRC has played a leadership role in providing solutions to programs of national significance through the innovative application of science, technology, and information. SRC’s responsiveness and success in solving next generation challenges has resulted in a trusted advisor reputation with our customers in the defense, environment, and intelligence communities.

SRCTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Syracuse Research Corporation, is a high-tech manufacturing company providing integrated solutions, program management, full life-cycle support, and state-of-the-art products to a broad range of customers. SRCTec is currently hiring for professional and manufacturing positions in Syracuse, NY. For more information, visit www.srctecinc.com.

Today, SRC employs more than 750 people and has offices in Arlington, VA; Chantilly, VA; Charlottesville, VA; Dayton, OH; Denver, CO; Hanover, MD; Rome, NY; San Antonio, TX; and Syracuse, NY. Currently, there are more than 100 positions available nationwide. For more information, visit www.syrres.com.

Syracuse Research Corporation Awarded Three TACNY Awards

SYRACUSE, NY, May 16, 2006 – Syracuse Research Corporation (SRC) has recently been awarded three technology awards from the Technology Alliance of Central New York (TACNY): Technology Company of the Year; Project of the Year, Counter RCIED; and Young Technologist of the Year, Benjamin Greenblatt. TACNY’s awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of Central New York (CNY) individuals, educators, companies and projects, highlighting CNY as a rewarding place to learn and work.

The Technology Company of the Year is awarded to a CNY technology organization that has made outstanding contributions to new and/or innovative products, processing technologies, or productivity leading to enhanced business. SRC’s employment has been steadily expanding from 224 employees to 750, a 220% growth, in the past 10 years. The increased business is the result of satisfied customers that rely on our expertise and continue to pose new challenges that our talented staff resolve. Advanced research and development is utilized to enhance products through technological innovations. We have programs that have continued to evolve for many years including a database for the Intelligence Community, assessment reports for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and radar development for the Department of Defense (DoD).

Project of the Year is awarded to a current technological project, invention, or process designed, invented, or constructed in CNY. SRC takes home this honor for its efforts against RCIED’s, better known as roadside bombs. RCIED’s are the number one killer used by enemy insurgents in Iraq today. There is a need for field-programmable electronic countermeasures system designed to provide force protection against RCIED detonation ambushes, and SRC’s technology is addressing that need.

TACNY’s Young Technologist of the Year is Benjamin Greenblatt. This award is presented to a Central New Yorker, less than 35 years old, who has made recent outstanding contributions to advances and improvements in a technological field not limited to engineering. With only five years experience, Mr. Greenblatt has quickly become one of SRC’s top digital design engineers. He is not only responsible for the design, implementation, integration, and testing of state-of-the-art digital subsystems, but also for directing other young engineers as well.

Syracuse Research Corporation (SRC) is an independent, not-for-profit research and development organization. For nearly 50 years, SRC has played a leadership role in technology programs of national significance, providing government customers with innovative products and services in the areas of defense, environment, and intelligence. SRC’s responsiveness and success in solving “next generation” challenges has resulted in trusted advisor partnerships with our customers. Today, SRC’s family of companies employs more than 750 people and has offices in Arlington, VA; Chantilly, VA; Charlottesville, VA; Dayton, OH; Denver, CO; Hanover, MD; Rome, NY; San Antonio, TX; and Syracuse, NY. Currently, there are more than 100 positions available nationwide. Career opportunities can be viewed at www.syrres.com/career.

For more information about TACNY, visit www.tacny.org.

Tyszko Named President and CEO of New Production Subsidiary, SRCTec, Inc.

SYRACUSE, NY, April 19, 2006 – Syracuse Research Corporation (SRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Ann Tyszko to President and CEO of its newly formed for-profit subsidiary, SRCTec, Inc. (SRCTec). SRCTec was created specifically to act as the manufacturing arm of SRC, producing products developed by its parent company.

Mary Ann has over 27 years experience at SRC, most recently as Executive Vice President, Operations. In this role, she led strategic planning, business development and day-to-day management of SRC’s four business units.

“Mary Ann’s experience, both in the industry and with SRC, make her the perfect choice to take on this significant opportunity and challenge,” said Bob Roberts, SRC President and CEO. “Her proven leadership provides us a clear advantage as we launch this initiative, so vital to our future.”

Initially, SRCTec will manufacture equipment for SRC’s two largest defense department contracts—equipment in demand to protect our front-line troops. 

SRC’s mission is to solve problems of national significance through the innovative application of science, technology and information. To accomplish this in the future, SRC and SRCTec will continue to collaborate on R&D and production of deliverables for their government customers. SRCTec will also focus on broadening its base of business, seeking manufacturing relationships with other organizations.

At its inception, SRCTec will have 125 employees and annual revenues in excess of $200 million. The corporation has offices and production facilities in approximately 35,000 square feet on Taft Road. It is anticipated that SRCTec’s continued growth will create significant job opportunities for the Syracuse region.

Mary Ann began her career as a programmer and progressed as a Program Manager and later as Director of SRC’s Information Technologies business area. She holds both an M.B.A. and M.S. in computer science from Syracuse University and a B.S. in biology from Le Moyne College.

Mary Ann is involved in numerous community and industry organizations, including Board Member, Syracuse Chamber of Commerce, serving on its Executive Committee and Chair, Technology Opportunities Committee; Chair, Advisory Council, Syracuse Technology Garden; Founding sponsor of the Le Moyne Scholars Institute; Board Member, Government Electronics & Information Technology Association; Member and past President, Association of Old Crows Empire Club Chapter; Member, Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association; Member, Security Affairs Support Association; and Member, Association of the United States Army.

The SRC family of companies currently has over 200 jobs posted for all of their locations. SRC and SRCTec career opportunities can be viewed on the http://www.syrres.com/career website.

SRC is an independent, not-for-profit research and development leader focused on technology programs of national significance. SRCTec is a for-profit manufacturing subsidiary of SRC. Today, the companies employ more than 750 people, with offices in Arlington, VA; Chantilly, VA; Charlottesville, VA; Dayton, OH; Denver, CO; Hanover, MD; Rome, NY; San Antonio, TX; and Syracuse, NY.

Syracuse Research Corporation Receives $138M Contract

SYRACUSE, NY, February 28, 2006 – The U.S. Army has awarded a $138 million delivery order to Syracuse Research Corporation (SRC) to produce, field and support a next-generation capability against Remote Control Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIED) known as Counter RCIED Electronic Warfare Increment Two.

The program will provide an affordable capability against a broad spectrum of RCIED threats with a design that is sufficiently flexible to allow for future capability growth. The contract for additional systems is intended to meet an urgent operational need for a field-programmable electronic countermeasures system designed to provide force protection against RCIED detonation ambushes.

RCIEDs, better known as roadside bombs, are the number one killer used by enemy insurgents in Iraq today. Both U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton and U.S. Congressman James T. Walsh are strong supporters of this program and have assisted to move this program forward. SRC has hired dozens of new personnel and has also leased space to allow increased production for this and other contracts.

"Syracuse Research Corporation is a Central New York company that is making an important impact on many levels," Senator Clinton said. “Their ingenuity to solve this problem is a testament to the high quality people that SRC employs. They are growing rapidly and helping to expand the local economy by offering unique technical employment opportunities.” Congressman Walsh added, “We fully support not only this and other programs of national significance, but are encouraged by the manufacturing jobs that these efforts bring to the area.”

This contract is a four-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity-type contract arrangement, including Firm-Fixed Price for production systems plus Time & Materials for follow-on training, field support, vehicle installation, maintenance, and system upgrades. This is the third delivery order placed against the $550M contract ceiling, for a total of $275M so far.

The program is sponsored by the Joint IED Defeat Organization which coordinates all counter IED efforts within the Department of Defense, while concurrently engaging other outside sources of potential solutions, to defeat current and future IED threats that continue to endanger Joint and Coalition forces.

SRC, a not-for-profit, independent, research and development organization headquartered in Syracuse, New York, provides innovative, objective solutions for the Department of Defense, including the Intelligence Community, as well as to Civil customers such as the Environmental Protection Agency. For almost 50 years, SRC has developed a “trusted advisor” reputation and has been a leader in technology programs of national significance. The breadth and depth of SRC’s technology programs cover the full technology transition spectrum, from research to development of advanced prototypes, and from advanced prototypes to real solutions in operational environments.

SRC currently has over 125 jobs posted for all of its locations. SRC’s career opportunities can be viewed on the company website at www.syrres.com/career. Today, the company employs more than 725 people, with eleven offices across the United States.

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