InterSystems’ IRIS Data Platform Gets AWS Marketplace Certification
InterSystems has received authorization to offer its IRIS Data Platform software development tool in the Amazon Web Services Marketplace.
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Persistent Systems Unveils New Alliance to Expand Warfighter Connectivity
Persistent Systems has established a new alliance of unmanned systems and sensor companies to provide the military with more connected devices on the battlefield.
ÂULA Delta IV Heavy Rocket Set to Deploy NRO Mission Saturday
United Launch Alliance is slated to deploy a National Reconnaissance Office payload aboard a Delta IV Heavy rocket at the Vandenberg Air Force Base.
Northrop Demos VehicActive Protection System Technologies at Army-Sponsored Event
Northrop Grumman showcased how vehicle active protection system technologies could defeat anti-tank guided munitions during a month-long demonstration event hosted by the U.S. Army's Tank Automotive Research Development Engineering Center.
SPAWAR Set to Begin First Work Under Information Warfare Research Project
The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command has awarded funding to Advanced Technology International for the first prototype work under the U.S. Navy's Information Warfare Research Project.
DLT to Market Software Products on AWS Marketplace
DLT Solutions has joined an Amazon Web Services program to market products from independent software vendors.
Paul Lemmo: Lockheed Eyes HELIOS Laser Weapon Initial Design Review in FY 2019
Paul Lemmo, vice president of integrated warfare systems and sensors at Lockheed Martin, has said the preliminary design review for High-Energy Laser and Integrated Optical-Dazzler with Surveillance system is set to occur in fiscal year 2019, National Defense reported Tuesday. Lockheed plans to deliver two HELIOS platforms to the U.S. Navy by FY 2020 for integration with the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer and installation at a ground-based testing site as part of a potential $942.8M contract awarded in January 2018.
Microsoft Unveils Updated Outlook Mobile for Federal Clients With Security, Compliance Goals
Microsoft has updated its Outlook mobile architecture to help meet the government security and compliance requirements of Department of Defense and Office 365 US Government Community Cloud customers. The Outlook mobile platform for iOS and Android phone users now uses a Microsoft sync technology to provide users access to S/MIME and other enterprise-grade functions and reduce latency, the company said in a blog post published Tuesday.
Leidos, AWS Execs on Potential Role of AI, Cloud, Analytics in Federal Cybersecurity
Keith Johnson of Leidos and Brett McMillen of Amazon Web Services discussed in an article published Tuesday on Federal News Network about cybersecurity and technology platforms that could be used by government agencies to address cyber vulnerabilities. McMillen, director of federal government at AWS, said he believes that cloud could help agencies detect and respond to cyber threats and cited the potential role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in cybersecurity.
Army Seeks AI, Machine Learning-Driven Cyber Defense Tech
The U.S. Army is looking for potential sources of cyber defense technology that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities.
Capitol Architect to Host Industry Day on Legislative Call System Dev’t Project
The Architect of the Capitol will host an industry day on Jan. 24 to discuss a planned communications system with potential partners.
Industry Experts on Federal Tech Trends to Watch 2019
Several industry experts have cited technology platforms and trends they expect to play a role in the federal government in 2019, Federal News Network reported Monday. Dave McClure, director of CIO advisory at Accenture Federal Services, said he expects a shift towards the adoption of hybrid cloud architectures and proactive cybersecurity measures and that agencies will improve their contact center strategies driven by artificial intelligence and increasing citizen expectations.
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