Clay Goldwein, senior vice president of national security and justice at CGI Federal, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz about the difficulties of implementing zero-trust architectures as well as the challenges of data security and cyber hygiene as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies continue to impact the federal sector during the latest Executive Spotlight interview. You can read the full Executive […] More

Zaki Saleh, vice president and general manager of Global Health Business at Peraton, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding how the federal health sector continues to be influenced by IT modernization and how improvements in network, data and platforms capabilities. In addition, Saleh discussed the challenges of zero trust implementation and the renewed focus on data security for our government […] More

Brian Pickerall, senior vice president with Changeis, Inc., recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding his 25 years of government experience and bringing that to Changeis in order to continue growth for the company and drive value for its federal customers in the latest Executive Spotlight interview. In addition, Pickerall discussed the company’s senior leadership expansion and the core values […] More

LC Cook, vice president of public sector business for Yext, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding the importance of developing AI solutions for the company’s customers as well as the impact that other emerging technologies are making across the federal sector in the publication’s latest Executive Spotlight interview. In addition, Cook also discussed the core values […] More

The Department of Defense is targeting artificial intelligence applications for use in critical cybersecurity defense measures, organizational efficiency strategies and broader modernization initiatives. Recently, the Defense Department launched its new Chief Digital Artificial Intelligence Office – led by John Sherman, DOD’s chief information officer and 2022 Wash100 Award recipient – with the intention of fostering a “digital and […] More

Stu Kippelman, chief information officer of Parsons, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz for the publication’s latest Executive Spotlight interview to discuss growth strategy with the company to drive customer tech capabilities in the defense, intelligence and critical infrastructures areas. In addition, Kippleman also discussed the innovation and drive for smart cities, interactive AI, data mining and […] More

Michael Shrader, vice president of innovative and intelligence solutions at Carahsoft Technology, said government agencies should adopt emerging technologies amid evolving operational challenges and mission and changing needs of citizens and should work with companies providing such technologies. “Why? Because emerging-tech companies have the agile mindsets and business models to help you anticipate and respond […] More

Armaments Research Company has secured a five-year, $60 million contract from the Department of Defense and General Services Administration to further develop an artificial intelligence technology designed to detect weapons. Under the phase three of the Small Business Innovative Research program, the company will continue its AI-based weapon sensing project, which supports DOD’s Joint All-Domain […] More

The National Science Foundation and Amazon partnered to fund the latest batch of research projects as part of a program that seeks to promote the development of trustworthy artificial intelligence systems and help mitigate bias in AI platforms, Nextgov reported Thursday.

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Christopher Copeland, managing director and chief technology officer (CTO) of Accenture Federal Services (AFS), recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding his promotion to the CTO role. AFS announced Copeland’s appointment in Sept. 2020, where he will develop the company’s future-looking technology vision and strategy and oversee AFS’ focus on IT modernization and transformation. 

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Data Systems Analysts (DSA) was selected by the General Services Administration's (GSA) Proving Ground (GPG) program to provide Grid-interactive Efficient Building (GEB) solutions for testing in GSA facilities, the company reported on Wednesday. "We are pleased to apply innovative solutions to successfully address GSA's mission," said Fran Pierce, DSA's chairman and CEO. 

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Shamlan Siddiqi, chief technology officer of NTT DATA’s public sector division, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding the impact artificial intelligence is having on the U.S. government, the reason why there’s so much red tape in AI innovation, why attracting talent is such a challenge in today’s climate and how the government can implement emerging technology more effectively.

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