Kevin Plexico, senior vice president of Information Solutions for Deltek, has received a 2021 Wash100 Award, which marks his second consecutive Wash100 win, for his leadership and commitment to the government contracting (GovCon) sector and his vision to recognize federal contracting opportunities and the potential shifts to emphasize our nation’s adoption of the latest emerging technologies.

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Booz Allen Hamilton announced a strategic investment in Second Front Systems through Booz Allen Ventures. The strategic investment supports and powers 2F’s Game Warden DevSecOps Platform, a tool that configures, secures and deploys Impact Level 1-7 accreditations for companies to deliver software to U.S. government customers, including the Department of Defense, Booz Allen said Tuesday.

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Second Front Systems has deployed training software provider Learn to Win’s platform to the Department of Defense’s Impact Level 6 designation under a partnership agreement. 2F said Friday the IL6 status, which is designated for classified information up to and including information classified as Secret, will help warfighters perform at the highest level. The software is […] More

Steve Escaravage, an executive vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton, was inducted into Executive Mosaic's 2024 class of Wash100 honorees for his distinctive artificial intelligence leadership and technology innovation push. The award marks the third consecutive year that Escaravage secured the recognition.

Vote for Escaravage as one of your 10 favorite government industry leaders at Wash100.com. The Popular Vote Competition of the 2024 Wash100 Award runs through April 30, 2024.

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Workspace rental company WeWork has partnered with software developer Second Front Systems to allow the former’s government tenants to build programs outside agency offices while following federal security requirements. Members of WeWork can now access a continuous integration and continuous delivery platform for the development of government-authorized software across various workspaces in the U.S., the […] More

The VA funding cut proposals have sparked concerns regarding the potential ramifications on services vital to veterans.    As the support pillar of those who served the nation, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) brings forth crucial services, including medical care, mental health resources, housing, and employment. The proposed budget cuts threaten to diminish […] More

Over the last three decades, Gary Hix has watched government contracting evolve dramatically, while still retaining its core principles. He’s no passive observer though: he’s played an active role at companies like Sallie Mae, Novus Consulting Group and IBM. He's currently chief technology officer at the federal arm of Hitachi Vantara.

ExecutiveBiz had the chance to talk to Hix and get his perspective on the current state of federal cloud migration, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and more.

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Judi Dotson, president of the global defense sector at Booz Allen Hamilton, has been named a 2024 Wash100 Award recipient for her continued leadership and drive to advance digital transformation initiatives across the defense, civilian and intelligence sectors. This marks the second time Dotson has been inducted into Executive Mosaic’s Wash100 list of the most influential agency officials and company leaders working on government contracting.

Vote for Dotson as your favorite GovCon leader as part of the 2024 Wash100 popular vote competition! Voting closes on April 30, so visit Wash100.com to cast your ten votes today.

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Executive Mosaic is honored to introduce Susan Wedge, IBM Consulting's managing partner, U.S. federal market, as an inductee into the 2024 Wash100 — an annual list of public and private sector leaders who are at the forefront of trends and events shaping the government contracting activity. This year marks Wedge’s first Wash100 win, recognizing her efforts in advancing the delivery of innovative technology platforms to public sector customers.

Vote for Wedge as your favorite GovCon leader as part of the 2024 Wash100 popular vote competition! Voting closes on April 30, so visit Wash100.com to cast your ten votes today.

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The United States Army is the largest branch of the Armed Forces. The service has an extensive array of intelligence, personnel, and weapons to ensure land dominance across the homeland, territories, and overseas interests. Having vast resources means Army spending takes a considerable amount compared to other branches of the Department of Defense (DoD).   […] More

The debt ceiling has saved the United States from adverse economic effects, including the worst-case scenario: a default. The restriction has been used by the federal government to maintain its credentials as a good borrower. An outstanding credential is crucial for the U.S., which has the highest debt in the world.   What is the […] More

George Franz leads Accenture Federal Services’ Department of Defense cyber portfolio as a managing director, a role in which he focuses on cyber threats, risk mitigation opportunities and strategies for improving cyber defenses. In a recent interview with ExecutiveBiz, Franz shared his insights on the evolving cybersecurity landscape, the potential of the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture to revolutionize DOD warfighting capabilities and Accenture Federal Services’ role in providing the DOD with the technology necessary to achieve its mission.

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