TeleCommunication Systems will work with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to develop algorithmic models for transmitting mobile-based emergency warnings to the public. TCS and DHS’ science and technology directorate will research new techniques to manage cellular radio frequency coverage of national wireless emergency alert systems, TCS said Thursday. “We are dedicated to the success of the […] More

TeleCommunication Systems has introduced an 8-gigabit flash memory device for data storage in military, aerospace and medical platforms that operate in harsh environments. The hardware is built with single-level NAND flash architecture as well as radiation shielding technology, TCS said Tuesday. Mike Bristol, president of TCS’ government solutions group, said the company developed the product […] More

TeleCommunication Systems has established a technology laboratory for vendors to test if their telephony software and interfaces are capable of processing 911 emergency text messages. TCS’ ESInet Interoperability Lab is scheduled to open in April and was built for testing of text-to-911 architectures prior to a system’s deployment at public safety answering points, TCS said Tuesday. […] More

TeleCommunication Systems has launched a new mapping and navigational technology offering for mobile device users. TCS developed the Gokivo 2.0 app with existing location-based services technologies for users to view weather conditions in real time through the DopplerNav weather overlay, TCS said Monday. Jay Whitehurst, president of TCS’ commercial software group, said Gokivo 2.0 is intended to […] More

EchoStar’s subsidiaries, Hughes Network Systems and Boost Mobile, will deliver 5G wireless services and devices to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies under a potential 10-year, $2.7 billion U.S. Navy contract. As part of the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command Spiral 4 program, the companies will facilitate DOD 5G usage across all 50 U.S. states […] More

V2X has won an $88 million U.S. Navy contract to operate and maintain communication, electronic and computer systems. Work under the contract will support the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific, a key Navy communications facility in the region, V2X announced from McLean, Virginia on Thursday. “This significant award not only enables V2X to […] More

V2X will provide the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific with operation and maintenance support under a potential $88 million contract from the U.S. Navy. The company received an initial $15.4 million award to operate and maintain Navy communication, electronic and computer systems over a 12-month base period, the Department of Defense said […] More

Donnie Parish, former chief information officer of Cherokee Nation Health Services, has been appointed vice president of strategic operations at General Dynamics' information technology division. "My role will be supporting the Indian Health Service Health IT Modernization initiative, an incredible mission that I am thrilled to be a part of and something that means so much to me," Parish wrote in a LinkedIn post published Tuesday.

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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.

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Executive Mosaic is honored to present Jill Singer, vice president of federal solutions at AT&T, as a 2024 Wash100 Award winner for advancing the adoption of 5G capabilities and promoting network modernization efforts in support of government missions. This year marks Singer’s seventh Wash100 win.

Vote for Singer 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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Don Parente, vice president of public sector sales and solution architecture at MetTel, said the U.S. Mint and other federal agencies should begin planning amid the looming retirement of plain old telephone services and other copper telephone lines. According to Parente, the Federal Communication Commission recently permitted local exchange carriers to shut down copper wires, a move that is accelerating the issuance of disconnect notices to agencies.

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  What is a public-private partnership?  For centuries, the United States government has refined its relationship with the private sector to propel its economy and improve the welfare of its citizens. This article will discuss what this collaboration entails and its role in driving national growth.   Public-private partnerships: How it all began     […] More