| "Orlando and Central Florida are the epicenter for modeling
and simulation. When you combine the power of the Research Park,
close ties between a world class university, industry, and Team
Orlando you produce a synergy found nowhere else in the world.
Companies who want to be serious players in the modeling and
simulation industry need to consider focusing their efforts on
Orlando and Central Florida." |
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— Thomas L. Baptiste, Lt. General, USAF
(Ret)
President/Executive Director, National Center for Simulation
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Metro Orlando has long been established as the nation's
epicenter for modeling, simulation and training (MS&T)
technology. The MS&T sector in Metro Orlando features:
- 100+ companies
- 12,500+ direct employment
- Gross Regional Product of $3 billion+
As the largest MS&T cluster in the country, the region has
evolved over the past 40 years from its roots in military training
to provide applications in such diverse fields as:
- Aviation and aerospace
- Education
- Emergency services
- Entertainment
- Homeland security
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- Information technologies
- Medical technologies
- Microelectronics
- Optics and photonics
- Transportation
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Backing the MS&T industry in Metro Orlando are a number of
renowned research, support and educational facilities, such as:
Metro Orlando’s strong MS&T standing has earned the region
the distinction of being designated the National Center of
Excellence in Simulation and Training. The extensive resources and
expertise available in Metro Orlando, through the convergence of
prominent MS&T organizations, reinforce the region’s position
as an unmatched locale for new and expanding companies within the
industry.
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