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DMI’s Gary Wang: DOD Should Expand 5G Infrastructure to Unlock Potential of AI, Internet of Things

Gary Wang, chief technology officer at DMI, said the Department of Defense should expand its 5G network infrastructure to harness the potential of artificial intelligence and internet of things-based devices.

Register here to attend the Potomac Officers Club’s 5th Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 21 and hear federal leaders and industry experts discuss the latest developments in the field.

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by Jane Edwards March 1, 2024, 8:36 am
in Executive Spotlights, News

Chief Growth Officer Zhenia Klevitsky Surveys GovCon Landscape, Explains cBEYONData’s Role & Differentiators

Zhenia Klevitsky is chief growth officer at the quickly evolving cBEYONData. She took time to sit down with ExecutiveBiz and walk us through the company’s immense offerings, enlighten us about some of its strategies and share her perspective from a quarter century in the business.

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by Charles Lyons-Burt February 29, 2024, 12:00 pm
in Artificial Intelligence, DOD, News

DOD CDAO Needs Industry’s Help on 3 New Responsible AI Projects

The Department of Defense’s artificial intelligence office has put out a call for three new opportunities for industry collaboration. The requests for proposals were posted to Tradewinds earlier this month and all center upon responsible AI usage, said Dr. Matthew Johnson, senior technical advisor at the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office.

Dr. Johnson will also be a panelist at Potomac Officers Club’s upcoming 5th Annual AI Summit. The event is three weeks from today — March 21! Register here.

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by Charles Lyons-Burt February 29, 2024, 11:52 am
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World View Secures Initial Series D Funding to Support Demand for High-Altitude ISR

World View has opened its Series D round and secured initial funding from Sierra Nevada Corporation and other investors, old and new. The investment will specifically support growing demand for high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, World View said Tuesday.

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by Aidan Daly February 29, 2024, 11:49 am
in Artificial Intelligence, News

Primer’s AI-Based Platform Helps NSA Analysts Spot Cyberthreat Indicators; Mark Brunner Quoted

Analysts at the National Security Agency are using an artificial intelligence-powered platform from AI company Primer to look for cyberattackers and understand leaks of classified data before these cause harm to U.S. citizens. Officials with the company said their AI-based platform helps analysts detect indicators of cyberthreats across social media, monitor tech capabilities and influence operations of adversaries and track weapons and illicit finance.

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by Jane Edwards February 29, 2024, 11:14 am
in News, Wash100

Empower AI CEO Jeff Bohling Secures 1st Wash100 Award for Strategic Company Leadership

Executive Mosaic is excited to recognize Empower AI CEO Jeff Bohling as a 2024 Wash100 Award winner for his leadership of the Reston, Virginia-based company as it delivers information technology and professional services to public sector customers. This is the first time that Bohling is named among the recipients of the Wash100 Award.

Show support and vote for Bohling as your favorite GovCon leader at Wash100.com. He is also moderating a panel at the Potomac Officers Club’s 5th Annual AI Summit on March 21. Register here to join the in-person event.

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by Christine Thropp February 29, 2024, 11:14 am
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South Korean Army Adopts Iridium Connectivity for Position & Data Tracking; Matt Desch Quoted

South Korea's Ministry of Defense has implemented Iridium Communications' satellite communications products and services to advance the South Korean army's position and data tracking capabilities. Arion Communication, an Iridium service provider, helped facilitate the deployment of over 1,000 Iridium Connected satellite position reporting equipment devices, Iridium said Wednesday.

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by Naomi Cooper February 29, 2024, 11:02 am
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Lockheed Completes 1st Knowledge Point of MDA Next Generation Interceptor

Lockheed Martin has completed the first knowledge point of the Missile Defense Agency's Next Generation Interceptor program, marking an acquisition milestone for the modernized missile defense system. The KP1 stage involved the assessment of the program's design review milestones, technology maturation, manufacturing readiness and use of the NGI Software Factory, Northrop said Wednesday.

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by Naomi Cooper February 29, 2024, 10:51 am
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DeepSig Announces General Availability of Gen 1 OmniPHY 5G Network Software; James Shea Quoted

Software developer DeepSig has publicly launched the Gen 1 OmniPHY artificial intelligence-powered platform for boosting 5G networks. The company on Wednesday announced the general availability of the product, a carrier-grade neural receiver for virtualized radio access networks.

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by Jamie Bennet February 29, 2024, 10:39 am
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SSC Taps BAE Systems to Help Boost Space Force Capabilities Through Prototype Initiative

The Space Systems Command has selected BAE Systems for a prototyping effort intended to enhance the U.S. Space Force’s capacity to facilitate the rapid integration of next-generation assets as they come online. As part of the first phase of the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution Command and Control project, BAE said Wednesday it will develop a prototype ground system.

At the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Space Summit, the nation’s space experts, government leaders and industry executives will tackle the most urgent issues involving space. Register here.

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by Kacey Roberts February 29, 2024, 10:16 am
in Awards, DOD, News

General Dynamics Land Systems Receives $210M Army Contract for Stryker Parts, Services

The military vehicle manufacturing business of General Dynamics has been awarded by the U.S. Army a contract to support Stryker brigade combat teams. Under the $210.3 million deal, General Dynamics Land Systems will provide parts for SBCTs, along with shipment, warehousing, configuration management, repair, obsolescence management and disposal services, the Department of Defense said Tuesday.

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by Jerry Petersen February 29, 2024, 9:57 am
in Artificial Intelligence, News

Carahsoft to Market SAS Technologies to Public Sector; Craig Abod Quoted

Carahsoft Technology will serve as a public sector distributor for SAS, offering the North Carolina-based company's suite of analytics, artificial intelligence and data management products. Under the collaboration, Carahsoft said Tuesday it will offer SAS Viya, SAS’ cloud-based, responsible data and AI platforms to government agencies.

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by Kacey Roberts February 29, 2024, 9:55 am