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Aeyon’s Mark Hogenmiller on Effective Team Management & the New Cyber Era

According to Mark Hogenmiller, chief transformation officer at Aeyon, keeping up with acquisition policies and cybersecurity demands are the responsibility of everyone on a company’s team. It is only via thorough comprehension and collaborative initiatives that government contracting companies like Aeyon keep their data secure and are able to competitively vie for new awards.

In this Spotlight interview, Hogenmiller spoke with ExecutiveBiz about the ever-evolving cybersphere and its impacts on GovCon, tools and strategies to aid data organization and more.

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by Charles Lyons-Burt February 27, 2024, 11:21 am
in Artificial Intelligence, News

Kathleen Hicks Shares 2 Key Factors Hampering DOD’s AI Advancements

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said there’s no debating the “why” of zeroing in on AI — because it can give us better decision advantage, especially given our pacing challenge with competitors like China. But at least two key roadblocks are standing in the way of rapid, responsible AI development and advancements for the Pentagon.

Stay up to date with the latest AI advancements at the Potomac Officers Club’s 5th Annual AI Summit on March 21. Register here.

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by Summer Myatt February 27, 2024, 11:19 am
in News, Wash100

TRANSCOM Commander Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost Honored With 1st Wash100 Award for Tackling Logistics Challenges & Cultivating Partnerships

Executive Mosaic is excited to recognize Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander of the U.S. Transportation Command, with a 2024 Wash100 Award for her tireless work to advance the nation’s logistics readiness and strengthen partnerships. The esteemed Wash100 Award annually recognizes those with far-reaching influence in the government contracting field.

Don't forget to choose Van Ovost as your favorite 2024 winner in the annual Wash100 popular vote contest! Visit Wash100.com to cast your votes.

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by Ireland Degges February 27, 2024, 11:16 am
in Executive Moves, News

Altamira Technologies Chief Executive Jane Chappell Joins Spirit AeroSystems Board

Spirit AeroSystems has named Jane Chappell to its board of directors, where she will serve on the corporate governance and nominating committee and the risk committee. Chappell brings to her new role a wealth of experience from the aerospace, defense and intelligence sectors, the aerospace company said Monday.

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by Aidan Daly February 27, 2024, 11:10 am
in News

Northrop Completes 1st BOLE Motor Segment for SLS Solid Rocket Booster

Northrop Grumman has completed the first booster obsolescence and life extension motor segment for NASA's Space Launch System solid rocket booster ahead of its demonstration test set for late 2024. The company said Monday the BOLE adds nearly five metric tons of payload capacity to the next SLS configuration, Block 2, compared to the SLS Block 1B configuration scheduled to fly on Artemis IV.

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by Naomi Cooper February 27, 2024, 10:08 am
in Executive Moves, News

Jonathan Moak Assumes VP of Federal Business Role at UiPath

Jonathan Moak, formerly senior vice president and head of sales at Inkit, has joined New York-based software company UiPath as vice president of federal business. He announced on LinkedIn Friday that he would be taking on the responsibility of leading UiPath's defense sales division.

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by Kacey Roberts February 27, 2024, 9:54 am
in Cybersecurity, News

ECS Cybersecurity Experts Share Insights on Intelligence-Driven Digital Defense; Mark Maglin Quoted

Cybersecurity experts at ECS pooled their insights on protecting government and commercial assets with intelligence-driven online defense tools. Mark Maglin, vice president of cybersecurity for the company's Department of Defense account, highlighted the importance of knowing an organization's adversary in the same depth of its self-knowledge in order to succeed in intelligence-driven security.

On June 6, experts and government officials involved in cyber and digital modernization will gather at the Potomac Officers Club's 2024 Cyber Summit. Register as early as now to participate in the special event.

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by Jamie Bennet February 27, 2024, 9:44 am
in Contract Awards, News

SOLUTE Awarded $59M Navy Contract for Management of Autonomous Systems

A Sigma Defense business has secured a potential five-year, $59.3 million contract from the U.S. Navy to oversee and manage the development of autonomous systems for the Autonomy Baseline Manager. SOLUTE will also be responsible for an associated central software repository for unmanned autonomy artifacts, processes and procedures, the Department of Defense said Monday.

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by Kacey Roberts February 27, 2024, 9:31 am
in Artificial Intelligence, News

New Industry-Academia Alliance Seeks to Advance RAN Technology With Help of AI; James Shea Quoted

The GSMA Mobile World Congress, currently taking place in Barcelona, saw on Feb. 26 the launch of the AI-RAN Alliance. The group, made up of organizations from industry and academia, said Monday that it aims to promote research and innovation that would advance radio access network technology through the incorporation of artificial intelligence.

Federal leaders and industry experts will discuss the transformative power of artificial intelligence at the Potomac Officers Club's 5th Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit. Register now to be able to attend this important event.

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by Jerry Petersen February 27, 2024, 8:55 am
in Artificial Intelligence, News

Technology Modernization Fund Calls for AI Project Proposals; Clare Martorana Quoted

The Technology Modernization Fund has begun seeking project proposals to support the development and implementation of secure, trustworthy artificial intelligence systems across the federal government. The General Services Administration said TMF is looking for AI projects designed to help federal agencies modernize legacy systems, accelerate mission objectives and enhance service delivery.

Join the Potomac Officers Club’s 5th Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 21 to hear more about cutting-edge AI innovations from government and industry experts. Register here.

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by Naomi Cooper February 27, 2024, 8:53 am
in Executive Moves, News

Brent Starr Promoted to TDI Technologies Chief Growth Officer

Brent Starr, a senior executive with over two decades of experience within the Department of Defense and industry, has been promoted to chief growth officer at TDI Technologies, a Pennsylvania-based research and development and engineering services contractor. He disclosed his promotion in a LinkedIn post published Saturday.

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by Jane Edwards February 27, 2024, 8:26 am
in Executive Moves, News

Tony Frazier Appointed LeoLabs CEO; Dan Ceperley Transitions to COO Role

Tony Frazier, former executive vice president and general manager of public sector earth intelligence at Maxar Technologies, has joined LeoLabs as CEO, succeeding company co-founder Dan Ceperley, who is transitioning to chief operating officer position. Frazier will be responsible for leading LeoLabs as it works to provide U.S. and global customers with integrated products and services enabling space safety and security, the company said Monday.

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by Christine Thropp February 26, 2024, 11:47 am