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Fuse Integration and Raytheon Technologies Receive DoD Nunn-Perry Award for Mentor-Protégé Excellence

Fuse, with Raytheon Technologies, is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Defense has recognized the companies with a prestigious 2022 Nunn-Perry Award for excellence in the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program. The award recognizes collaboration supporting warfighters by delivering capabilities across major defense programs.

“The DoD Mentor-Protégé Program has been a significant factor in maturing our company’s production process for battlespace networking products and airborne integrated systems,” said Sumner Lee, CEO of Fuse. “We are immensely proud to be selected for the Nunn-Perry Award and are grateful to Raytheon Missiles and Defense for their leadership.”

Nunn-Perry Award recipients exhibit “exemplary protégé growth and developments” under their respective teaming agreements. In 2022, this Mentor-Protégé agreement helped fuel Fuse’s 43% revenue and workforce acceleration – a reflection of key defense contract awards and production ramp up of the company’s warfighter-focused communications and networking solutions. 

“Supporting the DoD’s mission to deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter is a top priority at Raytheon Technologies,” said Lionel Boisvert, Deputy Director, Advanced Technology Sensors at Raytheon Missiles & Defense. “The Mentor-Protégé program is a highly effective way to expand the supply chain and foster the development of technical capabilities.”

Established in 1990, the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program assists DoD prime contractors in meeting their Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) subcontracting goals. The Program has since expanded, providing developmental assistance to Women-Owned Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and others.

The Program celebrated this year’s winners and their accomplishments on March 30, 2023 at the 2023 Mentor-Protégé Summit in Orlando, Florida.

About Fuse Integration

Fuse is a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm providing innovative communications, networking and computing solutions for defense customers. The company’s virtualized network systems, tactical edge network and airborne networking gateway products improve the sharing of information, video, text and voice among warfighters throughout airborne, maritime and ground environments. Fuse is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business with headquarters in San Diego and a corporate office in Washington, D.C. www.fuseintegration.com

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) is the world’s largest aerospace and defense company. Our global team of 180,000 employees pushes the limits of known science and redefines how we connect and protect our world. We are advancing aviation, building smarter defense systems and creating innovations to take us deeper into space. The company, with 2022 sales of $67 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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Fuse Celebrates 100-Employee Milestone

Fuse is celebrating the milestone of achieving a 100-person workforce this week. Steady and careful growth since the company’s inception in 2010 reflects continued customer demand for Fuse’s warfighter-focused tactical edge networking solutions. It also echoes a company culture and workplace filled with creativity and personality that inspires innovation and collaboration. 

“Fuse was founded on a vision to build a creative entity where smart, engaged people would develop advanced warfighter-focused communications and networking capabilities,” said Sumner Lee, Fuse CEO. “It’s incredible that Fuse has become a creative force that’s now 100 people strong! I’m proud of our team’s accomplishments and our readiness to continue taking on the pressing challenges of our defense customers.”  

Over the past 18 months, Fuse has transitioned to a product-based delivery structure to better serve customer demand across Fuse’s three product lines. In 2022, the company increased its revenue and workforce by an unprecedented 43%, hiring talented team members whose skills and expertise are aligned to company and customer needs.

“Fuse’s continued growth has given us the platform to expand and continue to nurture the skills and experience of our staff,” said Natalie Caruso, Fuse Director of Operations. “As we mark this 100-person milestone, I remain inspired by the talent, passion and relentless perseverance of our world-class team.”

Fuse is celebrating the milestone with employees, recognizing the 100-person mark as a validation of successful product delivery to customers and a benchmark of the maturity and strength of the company’s solutions. 

Fuse is continuing to grow, aligning workforce size and skills to support evolving company and client needs. Explore the website to learn more about Fuse’s culture, facility and career opportunities. 

About Fuse Integration

Fuse is a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm providing innovative communications, networking and computing solutions for defense customers. The company’s virtualized network systems, tactical edge network and airborne networking gateway products improve the sharing of information, video, text and voice among warfighters throughout airborne, maritime and ground environments. Fuse is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business with headquarters in San Diego and a corporate office in Washington, D.C. www.fuseintegration.com

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Fuse to Feature Modular Tactical Edge Networking Products at Sea-Air-Space 2023

Fuse will highlight its modular tactical edge networking products at this year’s Sea-Air-Space conference April 3–5 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Owned and produced by the Navy League of the United States, Sea-Air-Space attracts maritime leaders from sea services around the globe. Fuse will showcase its virtualized network systems, tactical edge networks and airborne networking gateway products at Booth #3414. A Fuse video case study will also be featured at the Navy STP Showcase booth.

“The evolving and escalating global threat environment affects all sea services as well as ground and air forces. Winning in the new battlespace will take defense-industry innovation and cross-force collaboration to keep warfighters connected, across all domains,” said Sumner Lee, CEO of Fuse. “We are looking forward to showcasing our advanced tactical edge communications solutions that are already making a difference for the defense community.”

FUSE BOOTH

Booth #: 3414, located in the Maryland Room

Demo*: Tactical Technologies Toolset (T3) remote network monitoring and management solution

Models: DARE airborne networking gateway (1/3 model) and CORE® virtualized network system

Resources: JADC2: Tactical Edge Networking to Win in Great Power Competition [white paper]

*Reporters can request private demos via jbosc@boscobel.com or text/call 301-717-9529

NAVY STP SHOWCASE

As part of the Navy SBIR Transition Program (Navy STP)-hosted Navy Forum for STP Innovative Technology Showcase (Navy STP Showcase), Navy STP will feature a Fuse on-demand video case study. 

Navy STP Showcases promote mature technologies from companies participating in the Navy STP, connecting these small businesses with government and industry personnel through on-demand Tech Talk presentations and an enhanced online presence through the Navy STP Virtual Transition Marketplace (Navy STP VTM).

Booth #: 537, located in Prince George’s Exhibition Hall A-E

Date: Monday, April 3

Track: Command, Control, Communications, Computers, & Intelligence (C4I)

Topic | Title: N202-092 | Small Space, Weight, and Power (SWaP) Multilevel Security Cross-Domain Solution

Description: Case study of a Fuse-developed multilevel security/cross-domain solution (MLS/CDS) prototype that helps address the Navy’s capability gap regarding stove-piped solutions and cybersecurity concerns in a singular, ruggedized solution. Built on the Fuse CORE virtualized network system, the small SWaP solution is being developed for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye platform. 

Link: https://youtu.be/PQfUya1YY6k

About Fuse Integration

Fuse is a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm providing innovative communications, networking and computing solutions for defense customers. The company’s virtualized network systems, tactical edge network and airborne networking gateway products improve the sharing of information, video, text and voice among warfighters throughout airborne, maritime and ground environments. Founded in 2010, Fuse is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business with headquarters in San Diego and a corporate office in Washington, D.C. www.fuseintegration.com

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Fuse Reports Record-High Revenue for 2022

In 2022, Fuse’s revenue and workforce grew by an unprecedented 43%, fueled by strategic client contracts, successful live-flight exercises and industry collaboration supporting production ramp-up. Growth reflects increasing demand for our warfighter-focused products as we transition into production and expand deliveries of advanced avionic and integrated networking pods to defense customers. 

“2022 was a tremendous year of growth as we transitioned into fleet deployments for our software, hardware and integrated systems,” said Sumner Lee, CEO of Fuse. “Our team is working closely with warfighters as we deliver joint networking capability that challenges critical mission threats today.”

Strategic Contract Awards

In the first quarter of 2022, Fuse earned a spot on the U.S. Air Force $950M Advanced Battle Management System IDIQ that enables Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). By the end of Q2, the company won more than $17M in federal defense contracts for tactical edge networking on sea and air platforms. 

Live-Flight Demos and Product Installations

Successful live-flight demonstrations included the Office of Naval Research’s Technical Concept Experiment and a joint Marine Corps/Navy exercise. Additionally, we delivered our first permanent Tactical Technologies Toolset installment at a U.S. Navy shore facility, supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center personnel monitoring the Aegis SPY radar at the Pacific Missile Range Facility. Fuse also completed T3 shipboard installations for the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command. 

Collaborations with Industry Giants

A formal DoD Mentor-Protégé agreement with Raytheon Missiles & Defense is helping Fuse mature our production line for networking products and airborne integrated systems. Additionally, after our CORE® virtualized networking solution was qualified to run Amazon Web Services IoT Greengrass, we joined the AWS Partner Network as a hardware provider. 

For more news about Fuse becoming a significant airborne networking supplier for the DoD, visit: https://www.fuseintegration.com/news/

About Fuse Integration

Fuse is a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm providing innovative communications, networking and computing solutions for defense customers. The company’s virtualized network systems, tactical edge network and airborne networking gateway products improve the sharing of information, video, text and voice among warfighters throughout airborne, maritime and ground environments. Fuse is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business with headquarters in San Diego and a corporate office in Washington, D.C. www.fuseintegration.com

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Fuse Hires Former DoD Acquisition Program Management Expert to Round Out Stellar PM Team

Fuse is delighted to announce that we’ve hired defense program management veteran Amy Ruzauskas as Program Manager for our CORE® family of virtualized network systems. Supporting Fuse’s transition to fleet deployments for our software, hardware and integrated systems, strong program managers are increasingly essential for overseeing our three product lines. Ruzauskas, who joins Fuse from her role as Assistant Program Manager at the U.S. Army, rounds out our expert program management team. 

“Fuse’s continued growth and integrated product initiatives are driving a need for broader programmatic oversight and development,” said Dennis Wojcik, Director of Programs. “Our program managers are critical to our success, and we are delighted that Amy is joining the team.”

Our PMs help ensure timely and innovative product development and maintenance across multiple customers and product lines in service of our mission to provide critical solutions for the warfighter. Combining engineering expertise with program management skills, each PM has deep experience across the military and with industry primes.

  • Amy Ruzauskas | CORE Program Manager. Amy brings more than 20 years of defense acquisition program management experience to her new role. She has expertise with both commercial and military satellite communications. She holds a PMP certification and earned a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, an M.S. in Technical Management from Johns Hopkins University and a certificate in Space Systems from Naval Postgraduate School. 
  • Samantha Lei | T3 Program Manager. Samantha joined Fuse in 2022 to manage the company’s Tactical Technologies Toolset (T3) remote network and system monitoring and management product. She places a heavy emphasis on systems engineering as well as systems integration and testing. Before joining Fuse, she worked in senior systems engineering roles for nearly 20 years. Samantha holds a B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Maryland.
  • Santosh Philip | Integrated Systems Program Manager. Santosh has been at Fuse for nearly five years and is skilled at understanding and refining software processes, including the critical steps of defining and establishing system and software requirements to meet customer needs. He leads key product development areas including the joint TENTaCLE architecture and our DARE airborne networking gateway. Harnessing more than 20 years experience in senior engineering roles, he is accomplished in managing multiple cross functional development programs and in directing the design and architecture of engineering software applications. Santosh earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.

Fuse warfighter-focused communications, networking and computing solutions are solving communications challenges in the battlespace. Learn more on our website: https://www.fuseintegration.com/products/

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Fuse to Showcase Tactical Edge Networking Capabilities at WEST 2023

Fuse will showcase our modular tactical edge networking products at WEST 2023 from February 14 to 16 at the San Diego Convention Center. Hosted by AFCEA and the U.S. Naval Institute, the premier sea services conference and expo will bring military and industry together to explore current and future naval platforms and technologies. With a theme of “Advancing Warfighter Readiness at the Tactical Edge,” we will showcase our virtualized network systems, tactical edge networks and airborne networking gateway products at Booth #1243. A Fuse video case study will also be available at the Navy STP Innovative Technology Showcase. 

“To strengthen our national security, America’s sea services demand unfailingly secure and reliable connectivity across airborne, shipboard and ground communications,” said Sumner Lee, CEO of Fuse. “At WEST 2023, we’re excited to showcase our warfighter-centered products that are already advancing tactical edge communications and readiness for the Navy, Marine Corps and others in the defense community.”

FUSE BOOTH

Booth #: 1243 (across from the Navy Information Warfare Pavilion)

Demo*: Tactical Technologies Toolset (T3) remote network monitoring and management solution

Models: DARE airborne networking gateway (1/3 model) and CORE virtualized network system

Resources: JADC2: Tactical Edge Networking to Win in Great Power Competition [white paper]

NAVY STP INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Booth #: 1709

Video Topic: Small Space, Weight, and Power MLS/CDS

Description: Case study of a Fuse-developed multi-level security/cross-domain solution (MLS/CDS) prototype that helps address the Navy’s capability gap regarding stove-piped solutions and cybersecurity concerns in a singular, ruggedized solution. Built on the Fuse CORE virtualized network system, the small SWaP solution is being developed for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye platform.

For more information about Fuse at WEST 2023 or to contact the team, visit: https://tinyurl.com/y7fu9c78.

About Fuse Integration

Fuse is a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm providing innovative communications, networking and computing solutions for defense customers. The company’s virtualized network systems, tactical edge network and airborne networking gateway products improve the sharing of information, video, text and voice among warfighters throughout airborne, maritime and ground environments. Founded in 2010, Fuse is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business with headquarters in San Diego and a corporate office in Washington, D.C. www.fuseintegration.com

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Fuse Releases JADC2 White Paper Examining Joint-Force Battlespace Communications

Good news! We’re delighted to announce the release of our white paper, JADC2: Tactical Edge Networking to Win in Great Power Competition, which outlines communications challenges facing the U.S. military at the tactical edge. It also highlights promising initiatives and innovative technologies designed to ensure that joint-force warfighters will be able to securely communicate with each other and with command centers, without having to consider interoperability limitations.

“U.S. and allied defense forces are facing an increasingly dynamic landscape across the globe. The race is on to ensure reliable, secure warfighter communications despite our adversaries’ interference,” said Sumner Lee, CEO of Fuse Integration. “We’re eager to share this white paper, which starts and ends by placing the warfighter at the center of communication advancements – and the initiatives underway to support them in delaying, degrading or denying adversary aggression in the battlespace.”

In a great power competition, the United States, China and Russia are competing to shape security norms, trades and technologies around the world. The Fuse white paper emphasizes that battles will not be won with “the most advanced technology or the biggest bombs.” Instead, “the key to tactical edge missions and victories in the modern era is information dominance that enables decisive action.”

In addition to designing products that deliver tactical edge communications, Fuse is actively demonstrating and delivering its tactical edge networking capability to defense clients. In October, Fuse successfully conducted another live-flight demonstration at the Office of Naval Research’s Technical Concept Experiment, which replicated expeditionary operations in a contested littoral environment. Fuse next moves on to no less than three separate flight events within the first half of next year.

To read the full white paper, download it from our website. 

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Fuse Promotes Four Personnel to Advance Novel Solutions for the Warfighter

Fuse is excited to announce the promotion of four employees to managerial-level positions. These promotions recognize the exceptional contributions of each team member and position the new managers to help progress Fuse’s delivery of novel solutions to the warfighter.

Promotions include:

  • Ryan Gillespie, Systems Engineering Manager, Systems Design. Ryan will lead all systems design efforts, having demonstrated sterling leadership skills across integrated systems programs for manned platforms. He is being promoted from the role of Lead Systems Design Engineer. Previously, Ryan worked as a Systems and Mechanical Engineer in the defense and construction space. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MAS in Architecture Based Enterprise Systems Engineering from the University of California, San Diego.
  • Brandon Keener, Systems Engineering Manager, Systems Integration. Brandon will manage systems integration efforts across Fuse. This promotion builds on Brandon’s experience as a Systems Engineer Lead, where he led several Fuse test flights and has proven himself an essential contributor to our Systems Integration Testing initiatives across multiple programs. Brandon previously worked as a Program Manager for the U.S. Navy and has an AA and BSBM from the University of Phoenix.
  • Jacob Martin, Networking Engineering Manager. Jacob will lead networking engineering efforts for Fuse’s development and testing of network routing designs for manned and unmanned platforms. He previously served as a Networking Engineer at Fuse and an Information Systems Engineer with the U.S. Navy. Jacob has a comprehensive history of supporting the warfighter through delivering information systems solutions and has performed admirably in leading efforts across Fuse programs.
  • Eric McDaniel, Cyber Engineering Manager. Promoted from the lead Cybersecurity Engineer at Fuse, Eric will continue to lead the company’s cyber engineering efforts – ensuring we meet and exceed industry standards for protecting our systems and data. Eric’s exemplary efforts across multiple projects and programs have been invaluable for the Fuse team as we have matured our processes. Before Fuse, Eric worked in a variety of administration and senior advisory roles for the U.S. Navy in the networking and communications fields.

“We couldn’t be more proud of the accomplishments and contributions of Ryan, Brandon, Jacob and Eric,” said Allen McAfee, Director of Product Engineering at Fuse “These promotions recognize their commitment, ability and technical know-how in getting stuff done. Together, they will help advance Fuse initiatives that deliver key solutions to the warfighter.”

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About Fuse Integration

Fuse is a warfighter-focused engineering and design firm providing innovative communications, networking and computing solutions for defense customers. The company’s virtualized network systems, tactical edge virtual network and airborne networking gateway products improve the sharing of information, video, text and voice among warfighters throughout airborne, maritime and ground environments. Founded in 2010, Fuse is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business with headquarters in San Diego and a corporate office in Washington, D.C. www.fuseintegration.com

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Fuse Supports the Rosie Network in Annual Giving Program

Around this time each year, Fuse selects one nonprofit that is doing important work in the community and the world – and whose mission is aligned with ours – for our annual holiday giving program.

This holiday season, we are excited to support The Rosie Network! Our employees are invited to donate and Fuse is matching funds raised, to double our contribution.

Headquartered near us in San Diego, The Rosie Network’s mission is to “build stronger military families by developing entrepreneurial programs and support services that empower active-duty, veterans and military spouses to realize the American Dream of small business ownership, increasing financial stability and self-sufficiency of those who have served our country.”

“Our job is to create warfighter-focused communications, networking and computing solutions for battlefield advantage. The Rosie Network is supporting military personnel and their families for small business advantage,” said Fuse CEO Sumner Lee. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to support this incredible organization and the work they do for those who serve this great country.”

From The Rosie Network website:

Inspired by WWII icon Rosie the Riveter and her ‘We Can Do It!’ attitude, The Rosie Network was founded by Military Spouse and Veteran entrepreneurs to EMPOWER, IMPACT, and ADVOCATE on behalf of our nation’s service members and spouses seeking the American Dream of small business ownership. 

We have been training and mentoring active-duty, veterans, and military spouses for 10 YEARS. While our network has grown, our core mission remains the same.

All of our services are provided at no cost. As a 501(c)3, we depend on the generosity of our donors. If you are interested in making a financial gift to our program, contact Leona at LSublett@therosienetwork.org.

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Fuse Earns 2023 Military Friendly® Employer Designation, Bronze Distinction

Military Friendly Employer Bronze Badge

Fuse is proud to announce that we have earned the 2023 Military Friendly® Employer designation, with a “Bronze” rank. Military Friendly Employer companies are committed to creating sustainable economic benefits to the military community, including providing meaningful career paths, community outreach, brand enthusiasm, and enduring partnerships with and for military veterans. Recognizing exceptional military/veteran programs, the Bronze distinction is bestowed on employers who scored within 30% of the 10th best Employer in their category; in this case, the under $500 million category.

“Fuse was founded by military veterans with the noble cause of bringing the benefits of commercial human-centered design processes to military systems engineering,” said Fuse CEO and former naval aviator, Sumner Lee. “Our veteran employees have always been an important part of our culture. We are thrilled to be recognized for our commitment to the military community and our success in building a military-friendly team and company.”

More than 40% of the Fuse workforce have served in the military and 16% of our employees are disabled veterans. Military experience and skillsets are tremendous assets here, as we design and build mission-critical systems that support the warfighter.

“Companies earning the Military Friendly Employers® designation elevate the standard for military programs globally; they have invested in substantive programs that promote positive outcomes for service members, military spouses and veterans within their organizations,” said Kayla Lopez, Director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly®. “For these employers, hiring military is more than just the right thing to do; it’s a standard that makes good business sense.”

More than 1,000 companies participated in the 2023 Military Friendly® survey. Methodology, criteria and weightings were determined by VIQTORY, with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the military recruitment community. Final ratings were based on survey responses, public data sources and an assessment of the organization’s ability to meet thresholds for Applicant, New Hire Retention, Employee Turnover, and Promotion & Advancement of veterans and military employees.

Fuse will be showcased as a 2023 Military Friendly® Employer in the December issue of G.I. Jobs®magazine and on MilitaryFriendly.com.

About Military Friendly® Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 1,700 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly® designation. Military Friendly® ratings are owned by VIQTORY, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. VIQTORY is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly® lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com/mfcguide/.

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