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Aeyon’s Growth and Delivery Group Achieves CMMI Level 3 Appraisal

Aeyon has attained a Maturity Level 3 appraisal for its Growth and Delivery segment under ISACA’s Capability Maturity Model Integration program, as assessed by Abridge Technology. The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based consulting firm said Friday the rating signifies a "well-characterized" performance level, where processes are comprehensively defined, understood and documented in standards, procedures, tools and methods.

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by Kacey Roberts November 20, 2023, 9:58 am
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SSC Conducting Market Research for Missile Track Custody Epoch 2 Digital Engineering Implementation

Space Systems Command is seeking industry input to help guide the implementation of digital engineering as part of the upcoming Missile Track Custody Epoch 2 acquisition program. Responses to the request for information are due Dec. 6.

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by Jane Edwards November 20, 2023, 9:56 am
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Bell Boeing Lands DLA Contract to Perform V-22 Platform Maintenance Work

The joint venture of Boeing and Textron’s Bell subsidiary has received a potential five-year, $41.2 million contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to provide engineering and logistics sustainment support for the V-22 Osprey aircraft platform. Under the agreement, Bell Boeing will deliver support services to various clients, including the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force as well as the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, the Department of Defense said Thursday.

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by Kacey Roberts November 20, 2023, 9:28 am
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O-RAN, 5G Will Enhance DOD Communication, Carahsoft’s Mark DeMerse Says

The integration of the fifth-generation wireless technology standard has significantly expanded since the development of open radio access networks, said Carahsoft Sales Director Mark DeMerse. In an opinion piece published Thursday, he discussed the benefits of combining O-RAN and 5G networks to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

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by Jamie Bennet November 20, 2023, 9:01 am
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New Hughes Broadband Internet Satellite Undergoes Testing With Ground Systems

Jupiter 3, an ultra high density satellite operated by EchoStar company Hughes Network Systems, began undergoing over the air testing with ground systems on Nov. 16, following the deployment of its solar array and antennas and the completion of a readiness test by the space systems business of Maxar Technologies, the spacecraft's manufacturer. Hughes said Thursday the satellite will work to increase the company's broadband capacity over North and South America by 500 Gbps, particularly benefiting plans under the HughesNet satellite internet service.

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by Jerry Petersen November 20, 2023, 8:34 am
in Contract Awards, DHS, Digital Modernization, News

ICF Receives DHS Task Order to Modernize ICE Homeland Security Investigation Systems

The Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently awarded ICF a $32 million digital modernization task order under the Scalable Ways to Implement Flexible Tasks indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The global consulting and technology services provider said Thursday it will work to modernize ICE's homeland security investigations systems by building an enterprise-wide solution and other technologies using ServiceNow's low-code platform.

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by Aidan Daly November 17, 2023, 11:27 am
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X-Bow Secures Investment From Lockheed Martin’s Venture Arm; Chris Moran Quoted

Hypersonics provider X-Bow Systems has closed an interim funding round headed by Lockheed Martin’s venture unit. Crosslink Capital, Razor’s Edge Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures, Bravo Victor Venture Capital and Capital Factory were the other investors, X-Bow announced from its Albuquerque, New Mexico headquarters on Thursday.

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by Ireland Degges November 17, 2023, 10:54 am
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Former DHS Leader Joel Meyer Named Public Sector President at Domino Data Lab

Joel Meyer, former deputy assistant secretary for strategic initiatives at the Department of Homeland Security, was appointed president of public sector at enterprise artificial intelligence platform provider Domino Data Lab. He will be responsible for driving Domino's go-to-market strategy and spearheading its upcoming pursuit of authorization under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program.

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by Christine Thropp November 17, 2023, 10:18 am
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Carahsoft’s Tim Boltz on 3 Areas Health Care Organizations Should Consider to Implement AI Strategy

Tim Boltz, a sales director at Carahsoft Technology, said health care organizations looking to implement an artificial intelligence strategy should understand the technology's capabilities, use applications and requirements, educate providers, build trust with patients and institute security and privacy policies.

Find out the latest health care technology trends at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2023 Healthcare Summit on Dec. 6. Register here to attend this important event.

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by Jane Edwards November 17, 2023, 10:16 am
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HII Launches Production of Navy Destroyer USS Thad Cochran

The shipbuilding division of HII has commenced the production of the U.S. Navy's newest Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, named in honor of former U.S. Senator Thad Cochran. HII said Thursday the initiation of the fabrication of the USS Thad Cochran signals the shipyard's preparedness to progress with construction, with the initial 100 tons of steel already cut.

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by Kacey Roberts November 17, 2023, 10:14 am
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IBM’s Mark Johnson: AI Serves to Improve, Not Replace, Human Decisions

Artificial intelligence is for augmenting human decisions and intelligence, said Mark Johnson, vice president of U.S. federal technology at IBM. In an interview on Federal News Network, Johnson shared his insights on how to ensure trustworthiness and transparency in the use of AI in federal as well as commercial cases.

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by Jamie Bennet November 17, 2023, 10:01 am
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Boeing, US Government Aim to Promote Development & Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Among APEC Countries

Boeing is partnering with the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration to launch an initiative that aims to foster the development and use of sustainable aviation fuel among members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. The aerospace company said Thursday that the initiative seeks to address various challenges APEC countries might face in establishing or growing a market for SAF. These challenges include the production of the fuel itself and the formulation of policies underpinning SAF production and use.

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by Jerry Petersen November 17, 2023, 9:53 am