CompSys was awarded a Phase I SBIR grant from NASA for technology related to securing data for space communications. NASA's vision of data exchange between space and ground nodes would involve the space network accessing public infrastructure such as the Internet. Hence, advanced security measures have to be developed to ensure information integrity and authentication. The proposed innovations in our work are:

1) A hierarchical security model, where each level has a different security requirement and varying capabilities.
2) An adaptive key management protocol suite that would cater to the security needs of the network at the various levels, and
3) A novel key management scheme that uses threshold cryptography and group key management concepts.

This work will be performed by the research team in the Embedded Wireless division of CompSys. Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program is a government program designed to help small technology businesses while fulfilling some of the government's own research and development needs. The highly competitive program has 3 phases. The first is a startup phase where up to $100,000 is given for six months of support. The company must establish within those six months that their idea or technology is practical and feasible. In phase two, awards can reach $600,000 or more depending on the granting agency. It is in this phase that R&D work is performed, and the developer assesses the potential for a commercial application. Phase three is not SBIR funded, and involves moving the product from the lab to the marketplace.


Minority Business Enterprise: CompSys was certified by the City of Buffalo/County of Erie Joint Certification Committee as a bona fide Minority Business Enterprise.  The certification is recognized by The County of Erie, City of Buffalo, Buffalo Sewer Authority, Buffalo Board of Education and the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority.


" Cisco would like to welcome CompSys Technologies, Inc., as a Registered Partner within the Cisco Channel Partner Program. As a Registered Partner, CompSys will have access to various Cisco resources including the Partner E-learning Connection. "                    - Cisco Systems Inc.,



" Congratulations, CompSys Technologies Inc. has been selected as a Top Diversity-Owned Business in NY by DiversityBusiness.com (formerly Div2000.com). You have distinguished yourself as one of the top entrepreneurs in your state, and deserve this recognition. "
         


HIPAA event: CompSys, in conjunction with its business partners - Dopkins & Co, LLP and the Amherst Chamber of Commerce organized a breakfast meeting on January 22, 2004 at the Chamber. This meeting was arranged to create awareness about IT in HIPAA.


Open House and Ribbon Cutting event: On November 14, 2002, CompSys Technologies had an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony at its new corporate headquarters, located at 435 Creekside Drive, Amherst, New York. The event was conducted as part of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce events and was attended by many area dignitaries and representatives of local companies. CompSys showcased its services to the local business community. It provided an excellent networking opportunity for the attendees.  


New York State backdrop contract: CompSys has been awarded a backdrop contract by the NYS OGS under “Computer Consulting, Systems Integration, Training, On-Going Services, Maintenance & Support”, also known as IT Services. The backdrop contract places CompSys in the bidders list for all IT related bids that are put out in New York State. 


8(a) Certification: In an effort to continue our success in performing government contracts, CompSys has been certified as 8(a) corporation by the Small Business Administration (SBA). CompSys has also been certified as a Women owned & Disadvantaged business by SBA.


Central Contractor (CCR) : CompSys is now a registered Central Contractor for the government. This gives CompSys the ability to be contracted by any government agency. 


New York State Office Of Science, Technology and Academic Research (NYSTAR): In an effort to foster the growth of high-tech and biotech industries across the state, Governor Pataki awarded $ 2.6 million to expand the research & development activities and to create a new state-of-the-art "Virtual" research center. The center brings together expert researches from renowned institutions such as SUNY at Buffalo. CompSys is a "Proud Industry Partner" towards this effort. 
Governor Pataki announced the establishment of a virtual microelectric design center in Rochester that brings together researchers from several universities and industries including CompSys Technologies Inc. CompSys is pleased to be part of the governor's effort in bringing more jobs and technology to the WNY region. The press release taken from the Governor's website can be found here.