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    Leveraging OSINT to Navigate & Mitigate Supply Chain Risks

    By Jason English, senior vice president of supply chain risk and vendor vetting at Babel Street In an era of global interconnectivity, supply chains are the lifelines of commerce, technology and national security. Yet, the last few years have exposed the fragility of these intricate systems. From pandemics to natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts and cyberattacks, […] More

  • Carahsoft’s Steve Jacyna on Shifting Cyber Mandates & Recent Trends - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Carahsoft’s Steve Jacyna on Shifting Cyber Mandates & Recent Trends

    As director of innovative cybersecurity solutions for Carahsoft, Steve Jacyna stays agile to the biggest cyber threats to government organizations, as well as the latest cyber innovations that protect against them. His dual goals are to help cyber vendors understand agencies’ unique needs and to assist agencies in identifying the technologies that will safeguard their sensitive data. Jacyna […] More

  • Boosting Cyber Resilience Efficiency: The Role of Agile Delivery Methodologies - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Boosting Cyber Resilience Efficiency: The Role of Agile Delivery Methodologies

    By Ryan McCullough, executive vice president and chief strategy officer, ShorePoint Federal agencies and industry face an escalating cybersecurity challenge: threats are growing more sophisticated, security requirements are evolving rapidly, and agencies must stay responsive to emerging risks while maintaining progress toward cyber modernization. At the same time, leaders must strategically allocate resources to the […] More

  • Terry Nihart Shares the Values & Culture That Drive Chenega Corporation - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Terry Nihart Shares the Values & Culture That Drive Chenega Corporation

    Terry Nihart has a strong background in U.S. military service, having completed stints as an action officer in the Army’s Directorate of Operations, a battalion commander for the Commander of the Army’s only airborne military police battalion and as chief of operations in the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command. For the last half-decade, Nihart has […] More

  • Samuel Unger Talks Cloud, Data & SAP NS2’s Unique Offerings - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Samuel Unger Talks Cloud, Data & SAP NS2’s Unique Offerings

    Since his days working in intelligence operations and imagery mission supervision, exploitation and analysis support for U.S. Central Command’s Air Forces Forward Operations in the 1990s and 2000s, Samuel Unger has been laser-focused on the intersection where defense and intelligence activities meet. This, coupled with training in systems engineering and solution architecture, has primed him for […] More

  • Kathryn Kienast Allocore ExecutiveBiz
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    How AI & Tech Modernization Are Remaking the Government, According to Allocore’s Kathryn Kienast

    Kathryn Kienast is a recognizable name in government contracting, having proved her public sector bona fides in executive roles at Booz Allen Hamilton, IBM, PricewaterhouseCoopers and EY. Her expertise lies in modernization initiatives that have produced demonstrable financial, technology and mission outcomes for federal agencies across the spectrum. She came to Allocore midway through 2024, just […] More

  • Ed Sheehan Concurrent Tech EBiz
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    Ed Sheehan Jr. Discusses Rising Federal AI Demand & Biggest US Cyber Threats

    Edward J. Sheehan, Jr. is the president and CEO and a member of the board of directors of Concurrent Technologies Corporation, where his leadership has been pivotal in driving the organization’s growth as an independent, nonprofit provider of applied scientific research and development solutions. He also serves as chairman of the board for Enterprise Ventures […] More

  • DOD Is Embracing Commercial Solutions, Says Acting Navy CTO - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    DOD Is Embracing Commercial Solutions, Says Acting Navy CTO

    Gone are the days when commercial off-the-shelf, or COTS, services were seen as lesser or risky options for defense systems operated by the U.S. Department of Defense. Through a litany of efforts over the last few years, DOD has made clear that it’s more comfortable with incorporating readily available private sector tech products into its […] More

  • NobleReach’s Linda Bixby on the Value & Limitations of the Academia-to-Government Pipeline - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    NobleReach’s Linda Bixby on the Value & Limitations of the Academia-to-Government Pipeline

    Dr. Linda Bixby holds a fundamental belief in the power of education. A lifelong student, she earned a PhD in anticipatory intelligence history and a master’s in history and Soviet studies, and also currently attends a continuing education program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. But Bixby’s interest goes beyond personal betterment: she believes that education, […] More

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    Leading AI Government Contractors in 2025

    Artificial intelligence is reshaping the operational landscape of federal agencies, driving innovation, efficiency and strategic decision-making across diverse mission areas. Within this rapidly evolving space, top government contractors are stepping up as key enablers of AI-powered transformation. Below, we highlight standout companies making strides in AI for the federal government, showcasing their contributions and innovations […] More

  • Open RAN Embrace in Trump Admin Is a Bellwether - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Open RAN Embrace in Trump Admin Is a Bellwether

    Open radio access networks, a.k.a. open RAN, are communications network standards that allow for more interoperability and customization as well as participation from a variety of vendors rather than a single, dominating provider. They are a point of passion for telecom enthusiasts, who are feeling validated that open RAN seems to be a top concern […] More