Kratos Defense and Security Solutions and SES have showcased a virtualized and containerized satellite communications network for the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command. The demonstration seamlessly supported medium Earth orbit satellite operations using SES’ O3b MEO network and Kratos’ fully software-defined satellite ground OpenSpace platform in a "make-before-break" mode, Kratos said Wednesday.

Michael House, vice present of infrastructure and energy solutions at Siemens Government Technologies, believes advanced digital services can be a game changer for how federal agencies improve energy resilience and sustainability at their facilities and installations.

In this Executive Spotlight interview, House mulled over various renewable energy sources and solutions in development, such as microgrids, and the necessity of partnership with private industry on the government’s part to ensure their swift and effective implementation.

Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce that Paul Smith has once again been named a winner of the Wash100 Award. Smith's win this year, his fourth overall, is in recognition of his achievements as the new CEO of Rancher Government Solutions, leading the Kubernetes management software provider to a key new hire, the formation of industry partnerships and the rollout of Rancher Government Hauler.

The Popular Vote Competition of the 2024 Wash100 Award runs through April 30, 2024. Click here to vote for Paul Smith as one of your favorite GovCon industry leaders!

Carahsoft Technology and Informatica have partnered to promote the latter’s enterprise cloud data management and integration platform to government clients. As a public sector distributor, Carahsoft said Wednesday it will offer the Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud through reseller partners and its GSA Schedule, NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement V, National Association of State Procurement Officials ValuePoint, E&I Cooperative Services Contract and The Quilt contracts.

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.

Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce that Defense Health Agency Director Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland has been named to the 2024 Wash100 class for spearheading technological change and cultivating a collaborative innovation ecosystem. The prestigious Wash100 Award is annually given to the government contracting industry’s most influential executives.

You have the opportunity to choose your favorite 2024 Wash100 winners in the annual popular vote contest! To cast a vote for Crosland, visit Wash100.com.

Executive Mosaic is pleased to confer the Wash100 honor upon Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer Jane Rathbun in recognition of her shrewd, conscientious technology leadership of the service branch. The Wash100 Award is EM’s annual commendation of the most influential senior executives, military leaders and government officials shaping the government contracting industry.

Hear distinguished CIOs speak at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 CIO Summit on April 17. Register here now!

Dataminr Government President Dana Barnes was named among Executive Mosaic’s esteemed roster of 2024 Wash100 Award winners for championing artificial intelligence-focused efforts to deliver optimized customer value and ensure responsible use of AI. This is the third time that Barnes was included in the annual list of 100 elite leaders in the government and government contracting space.

Vote for Barnes as one of your favorite awardees at Wash100.com. This year’s popular vote competition runs through April 30, so cast your 10 votes now!

Viasat has secured a four-year contract from Northrop Grumman to provide a company-built satellite system in support of a U.S. Air Force initiative that seeks to connect commercial space internet services for military users. As part of the deal, Viasat said Thursday it will supply its ViaSat-3 Satellite Communications Network to facilitate high-bandwidth satellite internet connectivity on existing aircraft or ground vehicles for the Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet Call 003 program.

Since we last spoke with Hector Collazo, he has been laser-focused on integrating artificial intelligence tools into the strategies of IT provider Sev1Tech, in his role as chief technology officer. In this latest Executive Spotlight interview, Collazo breaks down his current perspectives on AI and explains why it’s a crucial aspect of today’s tech landscape, among other discussion points.

If you're a government contractor and you want to explore the field and its applications in the defense and federal markets, it's imperative you save a spot at the upcoming March 21 AI Summit.

Serco Inc. has secured a potential five-year, $525 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to sustain its support for the public assistance efforts of the Federal Emergency Management Agency during presidentially declared disasters and emergencies. The company will maintain its responsibility for recruiting and deploying staff, providing advisory and assistance services, conducting technical assessments and cost analysis as well as managing projects.

John Ustica, president and CEO of Siemens Government Technologies, has been included for the second time in Executive Mosaic’s Wash100 Award recognizing government contracting change-makers for 2024. A champion of digital twin technology, Ustica highlighted SGT's innovation to combine the power of physical and digital tools to meet the production cycle needs of the public sector. 

Vote for Ustica as one of your favorite 2024 Wash100 awardees at Wash100.com. This year’s popular vote competition runs through April 30, so cast your 10 votes now!