GAITHERSBURG, Md., 16 Nov. 2009. Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced the opening of its NexGen Cyber Innovation and Technology Center, a research and development center for customer and partner collaboration located in Gaithersburg, Md. It will target cyber threats such as identity theft, network viruses, and loss of sensitive information.

Features of the 25,000 square-foot facility include: seven collaboration areas, a green IT data center, cloud computing platforms, telepresence and high definition video teleconferencing, and site connectivity to other Lockheed Martin facilities around the globe.

"Our new NexGen cyber center will foster innovation and collaboration to preserve our customers' missions and address the worldwide cyber security challenges," says Linda Gooden, Executive Vice President, Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Services.