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Deloitte Rolls Out Generative AI Concierge Tool for Public Sector

Deloitte, in partnership with Google Public Sector, has launched a generative artificial intelligence tool designed to serve as an enhanced central hub for government-related resources, support and services. The company said Tuesday it uses Google’s multimodal AI model called Gemini to power the Elevating Digital Government Experiences platform to employ multi-lingual, channel-agnostic and intuitive conversational capabilities. EDGE […] More

May 2, 2024, 12:16 pm
in Executive Moves, News

Candace Givens Promoted to Vice President Role at Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems Sector

Candace Givens, formerly vice president of the overhead persistent infrared and geospatial systems business unit at Northrop Grumman, announced on LinkedIn Friday her promotion to VP of mission assurance at the company’s aeronautics systems sector. Givens first joined Northrop as an electrical harness designer in 1996. After over two years, she moved to Boeing in the same capacity. […] More

April 29, 2024, 12:23 pm
in Government Technology, News

2F Rolls Out Learn to Win Training Software at DOD Level Impact 6

Second Front Systems has deployed training software provider Learn to Win’s platform to the Department of Defense’s Impact Level 6 designation under a partnership agreement. 2F said Friday the IL6 status, which is designated for classified information up to and including information classified as Secret, will help warfighters perform at the highest level. The software is […] More

April 29, 2024, 12:20 pm
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Carahsoft to Distribute Quantum’s Data Management Products to Public Sector

Carahsoft Technology has entered into an agreement with Quantum to market the latter’s suite of end-to-end data management offerings to government clients. Federal agencies can acquire the Quantum products through reseller partners and various government contract vehicles, Carahsoft said Thursday. The products can be accessed through the GSA Schedule, NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement V, Information Technology […] More

April 26, 2024, 4:08 pm
in Contract Awards, News

Parsons Awarded $63M USAF Contract Modification to Increase RADBO Production

Parsons has secured a $63 million contract modification from the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center to supply additional Recovery of Airbase Denied by Ordnance platforms. The company said Thursday the new award increases the total number of RADBO unit orders for the service branch to 29. Equipped with the Parsons-built ZEUS directed energy weapon […] More

April 26, 2024, 4:04 pm
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BAE Systems Commences Maple Grove Facility Construction

BAE Systems’ combat mission systems business is set to start building its new site in Maple Grove, Minnesota here, with completion expected in 2025. The 236,000-square-foot facility will showcase advanced technology and infrastructure as well as energy-efficient designs in line with the company’s carbon neutrality goal by 2030, BAE Systems said Tuesday.

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April 25, 2024, 10:42 am
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Mike King Named Advisory Board Member at RIVA Solutions

Mike King, chief growth officer at Peraton, has been appointed as one of the charter members of RIVA Solutions’ new advisory board. In a statement Tuesday, Brian Bonacci, senior vice president of growth and strategy at RIVA, welcomed King to the board, saying, “His vast experience and strategic insight into technological growth and customer engagement will be invaluable as we continue to navigate the evolving demands of our customers.”

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April 24, 2024, 11:03 am
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BeyondTrust Gets FedRAMP Moderate Accreditation for Remote Support and Access Offering

BeyondTrust has secured a moderate authority to operate certification under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program for a cloud-based platform designed to provide remote support and privileged remote access for protection against advanced cyberattacks. The company said Monday the Secure Remote Access service is now available to federal clients on the FedRAMP marketplace along with other approved cloud service offerings.

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April 24, 2024, 10:48 am
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Lisa Talcott Assumes Vice President Role at Procentrix

Lisa Talcott, formerly vice president of federal civilian sales at Dataminr, announced on LinkedIn Monday her new role as VP of regulatory programs at information technology services firm Procentrix. Talcott's other prior employers include NTT Data, where she spent much of her career.

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April 23, 2024, 11:39 am
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Lockheed Martin Hands Over Long Range Discrimination Radar to MDA

Lockheed Martin has transferred control of the long range discrimination radar positioned at the Clear Space Force Station in Alaska to the Missile Defense Agency. The company said Monday the handover followed the completion of the DD250 requirement, signaling the preparatory phase for the Operational Capability Baseline and impending transition to active use for military personnel.

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April 23, 2024, 10:59 am
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Andrew Jarrett Promoted to Marine Systems Vice President at Northrop Grumman

Andrew Jarrett, formerly senior director of the COLOMBIA integrated power systems operating unit at Northrop Grumman, announced on LinkedIn Friday that he has been promoted to vice president of marine systems. Jarrett commenced his tenure with the defense and space manufacturer in January 2020, initially assuming the role of quality and mission excellence director before advancing to senior director of the company’s launcher systems operating unit.

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April 22, 2024, 11:29 am
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Honeywell Books $70M DLA Contract for Radar Altimeter System Spares

Honeywell has secured a potential eight-year, $70 million contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to provide spare parts for a company-built radar altimeter technology used in U.S. Army helicopters. The Department of Defense said Friday the contract will cover spares and repairs for the Radar Altimeter Common Core APN-209, including receiver transmitters and indicator receiver transmitters.

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April 22, 2024, 11:08 am