LEXINGTON, Mass., June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Two information technology
systems developed by Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN.A, RTN.B) have been
recognized in the 2000 Computerworld Smithsonian Awards Program, which
identifies individuals and organizations who use technology to benefit
society.
"This recognition is a vivid example of information technology that is
focused on delivering value," said Raytheon Chief Information Officer James
Infinger. "Our mission is to use the latest technologies to enable our
businesses to offer unique and ever-growing services to our customers. I am
proud of our teams, which have had such a pronounced influence on that
mission."
Raytheon Training, LLC, based in Arlington, Texas, was named one of five
finalists in its category of the awards for its Reactive Acquisition of
Vocabulary Elements (RAVE). Using automated speech recognition technology,
the RAVE multi-language computer learning system can understand a student's
speech in multiple languages and speak in any of those languages. This
capability helps students thrive in environments where their native language
is not dominant.
"We are especially pleased with the recognition we are receiving for the
technology and for the benefit that it will serve on behalf of our global
students," said Roger Blomgren, vice president and general manager of Raytheon
Training, LLC. "It is a remarkable tool to facilitate the learning process."
RAVE's three-phased approach to learning stimulates an individual's brain
through a series of exercises that employ graphic displays, sound and
structured responses. The three phases-multi-sensory preview, comprehension
and recall-follow proven teaching strategies recognized by leading educational
researchers and psychologists. RAVE is being marketed to schools with
students in kindergarten through the eighth grade.
In addition, Raytheon RF Components, based in Andover, Mass., has been
named laureate for its Manufacturing Data Analysis System (MDAS). The system
was nominated in the manufacturing category. Through the MDAS, access to up-
to-the-minute manufacturing information by laptop users helps to catch yield
problems early, raising productivity and lowering costs.
"In summary, MDAS responds to the very fundamental need of our
manufacturing technology:" said Dave Van Buren, president of Raytheon RF
Components, "the ability to quickly identify and respond to events that can
negatively affect the manufacturing process."
Each year the Computerworld Smithsonian Awards Program identifies and
honors individuals whose visionary use of information technology produces
positive social, economic, and educational change. These innovators,
nominated by the chairpersons or chief executive officers of leading
information technology companies, are accorded a permanent place in history in
the Smithsonian Institution's Permanent Research Collection at the National
Museum of American History.
Raytheon is a global technology leader that provides products and services
in the areas of commercial and defense electronics and business and special
mission aircraft. Raytheon has operations throughout the United States and
serves customers in more than 80 countries.
Contact:
Deborah Anderson
781.860.2492
http://www.raytheon.com
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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