AEgis Technologies

AEgis Technologies
Industry 3-D models and simulations
Founder William Waite, Steven Hill
Number of locations
 USA, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific
Key people
 William Waite, Chairman
Steven Hill, CEO/President
Rodney Kreps, CFO
Number of employees
 51-350
Website http://aegistg.com/default.htm

AEgis Technologies is a company in Huntsville, Alabama that creates 3-D models and simulations for military and civilian applications.[1]

The company was founded by Bill Waite and Steve Hill and first worked out of Waite's basement.[2] The company is primarily an aerospace defense contractor specializing in geospacial technology.[3] It also makes military simulation video games and provided 3-D models of Olympic venues for both security forces and media outlets including NBC during the Beijing Olympics, Vancouver Olympics, and London Olympics.[4][5]

In 2012, AEgis Technologies won the Small Business of the Year award and the President and CEO, Steve Hill, was awarded the Russell G. Brown Executive Leadership Award for excellence in leadership and entrepreneurship.[6] The company was also nominated as one of the Top 20 Best Places to Work in 2012 by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce.[7]

References

  1. ↑ de Aennle, Conrad (June 13, 2009). "In Computer Simulation Work, the Job Demand is Real". New York Times. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
  2. ↑ Accardi, Marian (December 11, 2009). "AEgis Technologies celebrates grand opening of new headquarters". Alabama.com. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
  3. ↑ Berry, Lucy (August 19, 2013). "Huntsville-based AEgis Technologies powering upgrade for Alabama economic development database". Alabama.com. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
  4. ↑ Gentle, Elizabeth (September 8, 2008). "Summer Olympic games have Huntsville connection". Waff 48 News. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
  5. ↑ Aiello, Clare (July 25, 2012). "AEgis Technologies Builds London In 3D For Olympics". WHNT 19 News. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
  6. ↑ "2012 Winners/Finalists/Sponsors". Huntsville Alabama. Retrieved June 2014.
  7. ↑ "Huntsville Companies Named "Best Places To Work"". WHNT. May 8, 2012. Retrieved June 2014.