DXC Technology intends to set up a new center in New Orleans, Louisiana, to support the development and delivery of cloud computing, data analytics, cybersecurity, applications, intelligent automation and other digital platforms and services to customers worldwide. The company said Monday it expects the Digital Transformation Center to generate approximately 2,000 employees in the next five […] More

The University of Kansas’ school of engineering has received a three-year, $1 million grant from the National Spectrum Consortium to build a long-range communications capacity that will work to support testing on airborne vehicles. The project seeks technology designed to support communications at low signal-to-noise ratios for airborne vehicle tests at various government facilities, KU said […] More

Charles River Analytics has been awarded by the U.S. Navy a potential $2 million contract to perform analysis and identify “bots” on social media networks under an Office for Naval Research program. The Composable Hybrid Approach to Recognizing Bots and their Influence in Social Media Analysis or CHARISMA program aims to distinguish and assess risk, threats and vulnerabilities in social media […] More

A new Accenture study has identified five emerging technology trends driven by a “people-first approach” the company believes can help move forward the federal government’s digital initiatives. The Accenture Technology Vision 2016 study sought input from the Technology Vision External Advisory Board that consists of individuals from the public and private sectors and academia, Accenture said Wednesday. Accenture cited intelligent automation, liquid workforce, platform-based […] More

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded six companies and two universities contracts worth $10.4 million combined to help DHS secure federally approved mobile devices. DHS said Thursday the eight awardees will explore tools and methods for mobile device instrumentation, transactional security, device layer protection and security management through the initiative. “While initially focused […] More

Carahsoft Technology has begun offering Paperless Innovations’ cloud-based government purchase card automation products to the public sector through a General Services Administration-managed procurement vehicle. Agencies can now procure the products via the GSA Schedule, the NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement V contract, the Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2 contract and OMNIA Partners.

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Artificial intelligence and satellite innovations are driving advancements within the communications industry, and we’re just beginning to see how far these technologies can take us. In an Executive Spotlight with Executive Mosaic, MetTel Vice President of Public Sector Sales and Solution Architecture Don Parente spoke about how low earth orbit satellites, global networks and AI tools can help close the digital divide for government agencies. 

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In a market ruled by emerging technologies and next-generation capabilities, long-established organizational pillars like voice communication still remain critical for federal missions. RingCentral’s head of U.S. Public Sector and Education Stacy Schwartz spoke with Executive Mosaic about the expansion of cloud communications, how artificial intelligence is changing the landscape, the role CX plays and more in a recent Executive Spotlight interview. 

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As the adoption of artificial intelligence in the federal sector continues to expand, a new generation of innovators is emerging to spearhead advancements in this field. AI leaders are essential in the digital transformation initiatives undertaken by the federal government. Their expertise is particularly viral in navigating the ever-growing technology landscape and addressing key focus […] More

Leidos will field a logistics tool to help the U.S. Army manage cybersecurity and supply chain risks and reduce total lifecycle costs under the potential 10-year, $7.9 billion Common Hardware Systems-6th Generation contract awarded in August.Interested in other Army initiatives? ExecutiveBiz will host the Army Acquisition Priorities: Balancing Readiness and Modernization Forum on Nov. 8. Register here to attend this important event. More

One of the key selling points for smartphones and other technological devices is the inclusion of 5G technology. Also known as fifth-generation mobile technology, 5G represents the latest advancement in global wireless networks, connecting people and machines.  Many consumers are willing to invest more in devices that offer this premium feature, and it’s evident that […] More

At Red Hat, Mike Miller leads teams that deliver cloud-based solutions, high-performing Linux applications, containers and Kubernetes technologies to help solve complicated problems for the government. As vice president of enterprise sales for North American public sector, his focus is working with agencies across federal, state and local government, as well as systems integrators, like […] More