For over thirty years, Pitch Technologies has championed simulation interoperability through open standards, becoming a foundation for secure, scalable, and robust training solutions. This year at I/ITSEC, we’re proud to strengthen this mission by co-locating with our friends at BAE Systems and Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim). Together, we’re amplifying the message that interoperability isn’t just a goal—it’s the core of how we operate.
The future of training interoperability is open and flexible, with multiple platforms and environments integrating seamlessly. With HLA 4, Pitch is advancing how training systems interact by enhancing security, scalability, and adaptability in the cloud and containerized environments. As we evolve our product offerings, we’re taking a streamlined approach—drawing on decades of experience in distributed systems to craft comprehensive, unified interoperability solutions.
At I/ITSEC 2024, Pitch is here to connect, collaborate, and demonstrate the power of open standards in action. Together with BAE Systems, BISim, and other partners, in booth #538 we’re committed to making interoperability and integration effortless. This commitment extends across our products and into our collaborations with industry leaders, ensuring that our technology can support your mission wherever it may take you.
Join us in booth #538 and build a future where interoperable, resilient, and agile training systems lead the way.
Demonstrations
Dive into the practicalities of federated system design with our Forward Observer (FO) and Command & Control (C2) demonstrator, showcasing how Pitch products enable seamless integration of simulation systems using Open Standards.
At the core of the demonstrator is the Exercise Control Station (EXCON), equipped with Pitch applications such as Commander, Debrief, and Talk, enabling exercise monitoring, control, and after-action review (AAR).
The system also includes a Cross-Domain Solution (CDS) that restricts and inspects data release between security domains, enabling training with classified systems or connecting point-of-need stations to a central training hub for real-time, distributed training.
In this scenario, a patrol column advances toward a choke point as the FO performs reconnaissance and threat identification. Upon identifying a threat, the FO submits a C2-Operational Report, instantly visualized in the Battle Management System (BMS) on the C2 station. At any point, EXCON can inject a simulated cyberattack, disabling city lighting and forcing the FO to use thermal imaging to complete the mission.
This demonstrator shows how Pitch’s COTS products provide a secure, proven, and scalable backbone that meets your needs in interoperability, networking, data logging, radio simulation, and debriefing. Choose Pitch to save time, reduce costs, and keep your focus on creating impactful simulation systems.
Special Events
Monday, 2 December
Tutorial: Introduction to HLA4
When? 08:30-10:00
Where? Room 310CD
Who? Bjorn Moller, Pitch President and Fredrik Antelius, Pitch CPO
The High-Level Architecture (HLA) is the leading international standard for simulation interoperability. It originated in the defense communities but is increasingly used in other domains. This tutorial gives an introduction to the HLA standard.
It describes the requirements for interoperability, flexibility, composability and reuse and how HLA meets them. It shows how HLA can be used for LVC platform training, C2 training, analysis and wargaming as well as space simulation. Several standardized Federation Object Models (FOMs) like the RPR FOM model for platform training, Link 11 and Link 16 FOMs, NATO FOM, Cyber DEM and Space FOM are also described.
After an overview of the technical features of HLA, the new version, HLA 4, is described. It adds new features in the area of scalability, security, cloud and live deployment. New features for extending FOMs are also presented. Additional considerations like gateways, tool chain, performance and implementation of Cross Domain Securiy are also covered.
This tutorial is intended for all audiences; however, some familiarity with basic principles of distributed computing is recommended.
Tutorial: Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) Interoperability 101
When? 10:30-12:00
Where? Room 310AB
Who? Damon Curry, Pitch US, and Kurt Lessman, Trideum Corporation
The purpose of this tutorial is to provide managers the necessary insight needed to support intelligent decision making when employing LVC to solve their needs. The tutorial will discuss the various solutions and domains of the technology and how it can potentially support their LVC needs. The tutorial provides a relevant use case as the mechanism to explain the concepts and the solutions required to achieve success. The tutorial will not be an in-depth technology review of LVC interoperability yet will provide sufficient management-level insight into interoperability solutions and standards like Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), High Level Architecture (HLA), and the Test and Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) product line.
The VBS Ecosystem – Extending Your Training Capabilities!
When? 16:00 – 17:30
Where? Booth #538 – Amphitheatre
Who? Moderated by Oliver Arup with presentations from VRAI, U-Crowds, SEI, Pitch
Discover how industry-leading providers can enhance your VBS experience with powerful add-ons in data analytics, crowd simulation, tactical integration, and interoperability. This session showcases ready-to-deploy solutions that extend VBS capabilities, helping you create flexible, mission-ready training environments built on collaboration.
Tuesday, 3 December
Pitch User Group
When? 13:30-15:00
Where? S210C
Who? Moderated by Bjorn Moller with guest speakers such as Oli Arup, BISim CTO, Ruari Henderson-Beggs, RAF UK, and Fredrik Antelius, Pitch CPO.
Welcome to a user group meetup where the future of training interoperability takes center stage! This session will feature insights on the latest standards development, interoperability best practices, and inspiring talks from experts, including guest speakers Ruari Henderson-Begg from the UK RAF and Oliver Arup from Bohemia Interactive Simulations.
Wednesday, 4 December
How Open Standards Promote Innovation
When? TBD
Where? Booth #538 – Amphitheatre
Who? Bjorn Moller, with guest speaker Oliver Arup and Lucy Walton
Join us for an insightful panel on the role of open standards in driving innovation. With Oliver Arup, CTO at BISim and Lucy Walton, Head Of Training at BAE Systems Air, this discussion will explore how standards are essential for collaboration, flexibility, and the development of forward-thinking solutions across platforms to support mission readiness and success.
Thursday, 5 December
THE M&S STANDARDS LANDSCAPE FOR NATO DISTRIBUTED SYNTHETIC TRAINING
When? 10:30 – 12:00
Where? Room 310 AB
Who? Wim Huiskamp, Lionel Khimeche, Robert Siegfried, Björn Löfstrand, David Lusk, Katherine Morse.
Standards provide interoperability and reduce time and cost to deliver effective solutions. This is especially true in the synthetic training domain where a mix of existing and/or newly developed components often need to be integrated in a short timeframe. M&S standardization leads from NATO Modelling and Simulation Group (NMSG), the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO) will describe their ongoing efforts in the context of the NATO initiative for a persistent Distributed Synthetic Training (DST) capability.
You will gain renewed appreciation for the value of standards and more in-depth understanding of how they are developed, adopted, supported, and maintained. If you attended the NMSGSISO session last year, plan to join again this year to get an update on NATO and SISO standards development products for the training domain.
Hospitality
For those used to the Pitch Café espresso station, we’re excited to let you know that we have teamed up with our friends at BAE and BISim to offer a dedicated coffee and bar station right in our booth—serving drinks to keep you refreshed and energized throughout the day. Here’s what’s on offer each day in booth #538:
Monday, 2 December
Coffee by Pitch
14:00 – 17:00 | Recharge with expertly brewed coffee served by our Pitch barista.
Cocktail hour by SEI
17:00 – 18:00 | Kick-off I/ITSEC with a Dark & Stormy cocktail, courtesy of SEI.
Tuesday, 3 December
Coffee by Bluedrop
12:00 – 17:00 | Enjoy a perfectly crafted coffee from Bluedrop to keep the energy high!
Beers from Around the World by BISim
17:00 – 19:00 | Sample unique global brews and connect with peers.
Wednesday, 4 December
Coffee by BISim
9:30 – 17:00 | Start your day with freshly brewed coffee by BISim’s barista.
Cocktail hour by VRAI
17:00 – 18:00 | Wrap up the day with a Jameson and Ginger Ale cocktail, courtesy of VRAI.
Thursday, 5 December
Coffee, by MSI
9:30 – 15:00 | Keep the spirit high during the final day with delicious coffee from MSI.
With a drink for every moment, our booth will keep you refreshed, connected, and ready to experience everything I/ITSEC has to offer. Stop by for a taste and great conversation!