The benefits of engineering systems using open standards and architectures have been apparent for some time. Government agencies seek the increased interoperability and reduced costs of open systems. Realizing the potential of open systems engineering requires an experienced, multi-disciplined staff that has a deep understanding of the environment in which a system will operate and the dedication to change organizational tendencies to develop stove-piped systems. SBG Technology Solutions has the real-world experience, technical expertise and management capability to ensure the success of a transition to open systems engineering.

Experience
SBG has been on the forefront of open systems engineering, providing support to the to the Director of Operations and Chief Engineer for the Navy's PEO Space Systems since early 2005. As the Space Domain Representative for PEO Space Systems, SBG is an integral part of the Naval Open Architecture Enterprise Team, which is focused on open systems practices to the Department of the Navy. SBG's support includes efforts to determine software reuse with the Navy and industry vendors, developing a Navy enterprise software repository, changing business practices, and educating acquisition personnel on Open Architecture (OA). One goal of the OA effort is to develop a software repository to promote software reuse, which will reduce program costs and schedules while improving software quality. SBG researched, outlined, developed and reviewed major elements of the Concept of Operations and Requirements Document for the OA Enterprise Repository.

SBG's exceptional performance resulted in the award of a $3 million contract to continue providing open systems engineering services to PEO Space Systems from 2006 to 2010.

Value
SBG's experience in applying open systems principles to software development efforts is invaluable to many programs. SBG can give your program significant insight into the DoD and Navy's vision of future software and systems development. SBG's leadership in open systems engineering will ensure the success of your system development efforts.