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Planet Grants Data Access to 8 Universities, Center Under Geospatial Research Contract; Robert Cardillo Quoted

Satellite imagery provider Planet has agreed to collaborate with Saint Louis University under a contract that grants a geospatial research group access to the company’s data. Opening up Planet’s resources to the eight academic institutions that comprise Taylor Geospatial Institute, the new multi-year contract constitutes Planet’s most expansive direct university endeavor and is slated to boost […] More

September 15, 2022, 11:53 am
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Oliver Wyman Finalizes Booz Allen MENA Arm Acquisition; Souheil Moukaddem Quoted

Booz Allen Hamilton has completed the sale of its Middle East- and North Africa-focused business to management consulting firm Oliver Wyman. The financial details of the transaction were not made public. As a result of the closed acquisition agreement, the Booz Allen MENA team will be added to Oliver Wyman’s United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia offices, […] More

September 2, 2022, 11:57 am
in Cybersecurity News, Cybersecurity, Executive Moves, News

Xage Names Darron Makrokanis as Chief Revenue Officer, Matthew Heideman as Federal VP; Duncan Greatwood Quoted

In a wave of new appointments signaling Xage‘s expansion, the cybersecurity services company has appointed former Booz Allen Hamilton executive Darron Makrokanis as chief revenue officer and former Lockheed Martin executive Matthew Heideman as vice president of federal business. Makrokanis and Heideman are expected to assist Xage in their new roles with managing business spurred by the last few […] More

August 31, 2022, 11:58 am
in Government Technology, Contract Awards, Healthcare IT, News

ECS to Aid NIH Operations, Processes Under New Contract; John Heneghan Quoted

The National Institutes of Health has awarded technology and engineering company ECS a spot on a potential two-year, $49 million contract for a range of financial, technical and administrative services. Under the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple-award contract, ECS will conduct business duties, enhance processes and streamline systems in support of eight various focus areas, the Fairfax, Virginia-based company said […] More

August 30, 2022, 12:01 pm
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Former Red Hat Exec Keith Barnes Joins Software Company Tamr as Public Sector Head; Andy Palmer Quoted

Keith Barnes, veteran business and technology executive who previously worked at Red Hat, has been appointed head of public sector at cloud-based software company Tamr. In his new role, Barnes is expected to intensify Tamr’s market outreach efforts while accelerating the impact of its flagship data mastering program with government and health care customers, the Cambridge, Massachusetts-headquartered […] More

August 29, 2022, 11:55 am
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Robert Duffy Appointed SVP, Chief Administrative Officer at BWXT; Rex Geveden Quoted

Robert Duffy, a longtime government contracting executive, has joined aerospace and defense engineering company BWX Technologies as senior vice president and chief administrative officer. Beginning Aug. 29, Duffy will be expected to leverage his experience in business administration and human resources to lead the HR function at BWXT as well as oversee various other corporate initiatives, […] More

August 22, 2022, 11:58 am
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Jacobs to Rebrand Holding Company to Reflect Transformation, Capabilities

Jacobs will transition to a new holding company identity on Aug. 29, marking another milestone in the company’s transformation efforts. The parent company of the technical professional services provider will be publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange as Jacobs Solutions– a change from Jacobs Engineering Group. The adoption of a new holding company […] More

August 19, 2022, 11:54 am
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Booz Allen to Help Drive AEye Tech Adoption for Aerospace, Defense Applications; Randy Yamada Quoted

Booz Allen Hamilton has begun a collaboration with autonomous software creator AEye to help expand the latter’s technology footprint in the aerospace and defense markets. Through the partnership, Booz Allen and AEye plan to offer defense customers the 4Sight linar system, which is intended to help warfighters identify, define and respond to a potential threat quickly […] More

August 15, 2022, 12:03 pm
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Robert Forth Ascends to Delivery SVP Post at Aeyon; Gary Turner Quoted

Robert Forth, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and experienced government contracting executive, has been promoted to the role of senior vice president of delivery at Aeyon, where he previously served as VP. In his new role, Forth will be in charge of sustaining customer service standards, creating new client services strategies and heading up training for […] More

August 11, 2022, 11:54 am
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Questions Surrounding System-of-System Network Technologies “Permeate” Department of Air Force Operational Imperatives; Timothy Grayson Quoted

When Timothy Grayson, special assistant to the secretary of the Air Force for mission-centered analysis and operational imperatives, considers how to best master and facilitate “system-of-systems” network technologies, he cautions that there is a ceiling to the intricacies people and organizations can grasp. “I don’t care if it’s human beings or computers. There’s a limit to […] More

August 9, 2022, 11:47 am
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SpaceLink, Army Partner to Explore Alternative Space Comm Pathways; Dave Bettinger Quoted

The U.S. Army has selected SpaceLink to participate in studies to enhance its space communications network. Through a cooperative research and development agreement, SpaceLink’s staff will team with the Army Space and Missile Defense Command Technical Center to enable a communications network that is durable and cuts down on lags between endpoints, the McLean, Virginia-based […] More

August 8, 2022, 11:54 am
in Government Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Contract Awards, News

Torch.AI to Provide Navy Office With AI, Data Infrastructure Services; Brian Weaver Quoted

Artificial intelligence software company Torch.AI has landed a five-year contract award from the U.S. Navy for the performance of AI and data infrastructure services. Through the contract, Torch.AI’s team will work to enhance and strengthen the information technology architecture of the Navy’s Digital Warfare Office, assisting its cloud compute, storage, hardware and cloud edge features while enabling […] More

August 5, 2022, 11:49 am