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Niteworks welcomes four new associates

The Niteworks partnership continues to grow, with the announcement that four new companies have become associate members: 4C Strategies, Cubic, ESL and Frequentis UK.

4C Strategies Europe Ltd is a software and solutions company based in London and Warminster. With expertise in both the civilian and military sectors, the company delivers crisis management, enterprise and project risk management, business continuity, auditing and compliance and capability development solutions. Its relationship with Niteworks will be managed through its military team who currently provide tailored exercise management, training progression, training risk analysis and training assurance to military forces in the UK and overseas.

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Cubic is a leading technology and specialised services company. Cubic’s defence businesses provide mission support services and realistic training systems that strengthen the readiness of national militaries and security forces. Its communications and cyber products safeguard and transmit data in real world operations. Warfighters draw upon the realism gained from using their training systems to help them effectively perform their mission.

ESL Defence Ltd, a strategic operating unit of Textron Systems, specialises in the provision of electronic warfare (EW), electro-optic, infrared and radio frequency test equipment for confidence testing, evaluation and training of defensive aid suites and self-protection systems across all land, sea and air applications. Headquartered in Hamble, Hampshire, ESL is a highly innovative company with capabilities in research, system design, development, manufacturing, trials and support.

Frequentis UK Ltd is the UK arm of Frequentis AG which is an international supplier of communication and information systems for control centres with safety-critical tasks. Founded in 1947, Frequentis has installed some 25,000 operator positions throughout the world and serves around 250 customers in over 115 countries. With international headquarters in Vienna and a UK office located in Twickenham, Frequentis employs around 1,215 staff across the globe, with a network of subsidiaries, branch offices and representatives in over 50 countries.

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Confirming the new associates, Samantha Page (right), Head of Commercial / Partnering at Niteworks said: “2014 has been a tremendous year for Niteworks, supporting a record number of projects on behalf of the MOD. The Niteworks model has successfully demonstrated its ability to flex according to the needs of MOD centre and the military commands alike.

“We are delighted to announce the latest tranche of associates, who will ensure we continue to bring innovation and a fresh perspective in to Niteworks.”

Niteworks membership currently stands at 146 organisations, comprising the MOD, Dstl, 12 major industry partners and 133 associates. Since the start of the second phase of Niteworks (November 2007), Niteworks projects have identified more than £1bn in cost avoidance on behalf of the MoD.

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