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Buffalo Computer Graphics (BCG) Achieves ISO 27001:2013 Certification

As part of our commitment to data security, BCG is now an ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified provider. 

New Support for NMEA2000

BCG now has the capability to output NMEA2000 (IEC 61162-1) Parameter Group Numbers (PGNs) as part of our simulator product line. 

ASTERIXSim Radar Simulation

BCG has expanded our ASTERIX radar interface capabilities for our line of radar simulators.

New PC22x8 Radar Emulator

We are pleased to announce the addition of another radar emulation product to our family of Radar Simulators.  BCG has completed the emulation of the FurunoTM FAR22X8 radar – we are calling PC22x8.  

Improved Radar Modeling Software

BCG is releasing new versions of our radar simulation and radar emulation software that offer advances geared to improving training functionality and enhancing realism. The new radar software provides better modeling of S Band and X Band antennas, it improves on the filtering capabilities within BCG’s radar emulators, and it increases the number of radar targets available across all radar simulation products. This updated software will be included with all new deliveries, and available to customers covered under a warranty or maintenance agreement. 

Enhanced Radar Features

Buffalo Computer Graphics (BCG) Inc. is planning the release of new versions of our radar simulation and radar emulation software that offers improvements geared to increasing functionality and enhancing realism. This updated software will be included with all new deliveries, and available to customers covered under a warranty or maintenance agreement, starting January 1.

New Support for NMEA2000

BCG now has the capability to output NMEA2000 (IEC 61162-1) PGNs as part of our simulator product line. This add-on software module operates with BCG’s Maritime Simulation Tool (MaST) to generate a wide range of ship sensor data utilizing the NMEA2000 data format and interface standard.

BCG Receives $1.25 Million Contract to Navy Bridge Part Task Trainer (BPTT) Program

BCG has been awarded a subcontract with a value of $1.25 million from Pinnacle Solutions, Inc. (Huntsville, AL) an Employee Owned Company, to support the U.S. Navy’s Bridge Part Task Trainer Program. 

New Raytheon Synapsis Radar Interface Solution

BCG announces it has added a new capability to our radar simulator suite with the addition of a network interface for the Raytheon Synapsis radar and ECDIS.

BCG Delivers Desktop Ship Simulator System - Hillsborough County Public Schools

Buffalo Computer Graphics (BCG) Inc. worked with Hillsborough County Public Schools to deliver a Desktop Ship Simulator system to Jefferson High School Maritime Program in Tampa, FL. 

BCG Delivers Desktop Ship Simulator System

BCG worked with non-profit PHASTAR to deliver a two (2) station Desktop Ship Simulator system to the Davis Aerospace & Maritime High School in Cleveland, OH.  

New ASTERIX Radar Interface Solution

Buffalo Computer Graphics (BCG) Inc. announces it has added an ASTERIX radar interface capability to our line of radar simulators. BCG offers a turn-key, standalone ASTERIX radar simulator complete with our operator control software, MaST, and our proven radar simulation engine software. All elements are fully integrated into a Windows computer for plug-and-play use. For customers that already have a BCG radar simulator, an ASTERIX Interface option can be added.

New Model PCS-300 Radar Simulator

Buffalo Computer Graphics (BCG) Inc. is now delivering a new model of our PCS-300 Radar Simulator that supports two radar antennas out of a single unit.  

Windows 10 Migration for Simulation Products

Buffalo Computer Graphics (BCG) Inc. has integrated, tested and delivered many of our simulation products using the Government’s Secure Host Baseline (SHB) Windows 10 operating system.

BCG Delivers New Desktop Ship Simulator to Inlandboatmen’s Union

Buffalo Computer Graphics (BCG) Inc. has delivered a four (4) station Desktop Ship Simulator system to the Inlandboatmen’s Union ILWU Marine Division in San Pedro, CA.

New US Coast Guard, Army and Navy Contracts

Buffalo Computer Graphics (BCG) Inc. is pleased to announce a series of new contracts with the US Coast Guard, Army and Navy for support of their training and testing needs.

New Radar Database Tool

BCG has developed a new software tool which allows us to create radar databases using C-MAP data.

BCG Releases New Telex and Inmarsat Emulations

Buffalo Computer Graphics (BCG) Inc. is pleased to announce the upgrade of our Virtual Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (VGMDSS) software with new Inmarsat-C (IMC) and Radio Telex terminal simulation.