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  • DoD Tests Interoperability of T-Metrics, Unify Comms Tech Platforms - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    DoD Tests Interoperability of T-Metrics, Unify Comms Tech Platforms

    The Defense Department‘s Joint Interoperability Test Command has tested the compatibility of communications technology platforms from Atos‘ Unify subsidiary and T-Metrics. Unify said Tuesday its OpenScape Voice system underwent a joint interoperability test with T-Metrics’ TM-2000 Multi-Purpose ACD Platform and TM-2000 Consolidated Answering System. The OpenScape voice session controller is certified by JITC and employs security tools based […] More

  • Meggitt Develops New Virtual Weapons Training System - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Meggitt Develops New Virtual Weapons Training System

    Meggitt Training Systems has developed a multiscreen virtual firearms training system intended for military and law enforcement personnel. The company said Tuesday it will introduce its FATS 300 at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference that will take place from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. FATS 300 is […] More

  • Report: DoD, Japan in Talks Over Potential Missile Defense Tech Sale - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Report: DoD, Japan in Talks Over Potential Missile Defense Tech Sale

    The Defense Department has begun to exchange initial price and technical data with Japan on the ground-based Aegis missile defense system to kick-off an acquisition process that could lead to a formal notification to Congress of a potential foreign military sale,  Bloomberg reported Tuesday. Japan aims to purchase two Aegis Ashore systems from the U.S. government and start […] More

  • IronNet's Keith Alexander: Industry-Govt Data Exchange Key to Prevent Business Cyber Breaches - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    IronNet’s Keith Alexander: Industry-Govt Data Exchange Key to Prevent Business Cyber Breaches

    IronNet Cybersecurity founder, President and CEO Keith Alexander has said he believes industry can avoid breaches if companies share more information with the U.S. government, Motherboard reported Tuesday. Alexander, a retired U.S. Army general and former National Security Agency director, told audience at a cybersecurity forum in Manhattan he also believes private companies that are victims of a hacker attack should […] More

  • Cubic to Extend Support for North County Transit District Fare Payment System - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Cubic to Extend Support for North County Transit District Fare Payment System

    Cubic‘s transportation systems business has received a five-year, $3 million contract extension to help the North County Transit District in San Diego, California, maintain automated ticketing machines and platform validators. NCTD serves as a regional partner for the Cubic-designed Compass fare payment system being used throughout San Diego County, the company said Tuesday. The company has supported maintenance […] More

  • Boeing, MDA Install Final Interceptor for US Ground-Based Missile Defense - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Boeing, MDA Install Final Interceptor for US Ground-Based Missile Defense

    Boeing and the Missile Defense Agency have installed a 44th and final interceptor for the country’s Ground-Based Midcourse Defense System at Fort Greely in Alaska. The company said Tuesday installation was completed ahead of schedule and will address a Defense Department requirement to increase the country’s inventory of GMD interceptors to 44 before the end of 2017. MDA […] More

  • Army Vet David Turner to Join American Water as Military Services Group President - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Army Vet David Turner to Join American Water as Military Services Group President

    David Turner, a retired U.S. Army brigadier general, will officially join American Water on Nov. 20 as president of the water and wastewater utility company’s military services business group. The more than 20-year Army veteran will succeed Todd Duerr, who is due to leave the company Jan. 1, 2018, American Water said Tuesday. Turner will lead MSG’s efforts to […] More

  • Iridium CEO Matt Desch Joins NVTC Board - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Iridium CEO Matt Desch Joins NVTC Board

    Iridium Communications CEO Matt Desch has been appointed to the Northern Virginia Technology Council’s board of directors. Desch brings to the council more than 35 years of experience in the telecommunications and global wireless industries, NVTC said Tuesday. Desch, an inductee into Executive Mosaic‘s Wash100 for 2017, is a member of President Donald Trump’s National Security Telecommunications […] More

  • CrowdStrike Establishes Own Foundation to Support Cybersecurity and AI Areas - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    CrowdStrike Establishes Own Foundation to Support Cybersecurity and AI Areas

    CrowdStrike has announced the inauguration of its own foundation dedicated to developing next generation talent and research in the areas of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The company said Tuesday the CrowdStrike Foundation will fund scholarships and research for students and scientists studying cybersecurity and AI. The foundation will also provide pro-bono security software for non-profits, journalists and activists […] More

  • Center for Digital Government Recognizes ICF-Designed HUD Exchange Portal with Award - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Center for Digital Government Recognizes ICF-Designed HUD Exchange Portal with Award

    The Center for Digital Government has selected a Department of Housing and Urban Development website built in partnership with ICF as winner of the research institute’s Project Experience Award. HUD Exchange won the award in the federal government experience category in recognition of the agency’s public service delivery efforts through the online platform, ICF said Tuesday. ICF’s social and community and […] More

  • Cubic to Demo Air Combat Training Platforms at Dubai Airshow; Dave Buss Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Cubic to Demo Air Combat Training Platforms at Dubai Airshow; Dave Buss Comments

    Cubic‘s global defense unit will showcase air combat training systems at the biennial Dubai Airshow on Nov. 12 to 16 at the Dubai Airshow Site in the United Arab Emirates. The company said Wednesday will present various technologies and concepts including the Bandit Board tactical training system, P5 Combat Training System, Range Modernization and Integration, Secure Air Combat Maneuvering […] More