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Deltek Launches Updates to ERP Software, Other Products for Government Contractors

Deltek has introduced enhancements to its cloud-based enterprise resource planning software, Costpoint, and announced other key product updates as part of efforts to help government contractors simplify business processes, automate tasks and improve user experience. The company said Thursday Costpoint’s artificial intelligence digital assistant, Ask Dela, now features expanded capabilities that allow users to ask […] More

by Jane Edwards August 23, 2024, 11:20 am
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Defense Technology Firm Qualis Corporation Receives Investment From Bluestone

Bluestone Investment Partners announced making a strategic investment in missile defense and space technology firm Qualis Corporation. In a press release Thursday, John Allen, managing partner at Bluestone Investment Partners, said, “We at Bluestone have great admiration for Qualis’ history of performance and innovation. We are honored to have the opportunity to partner with the […] More

by Aidan Daly August 23, 2024, 11:19 am
in Executive Spotlights, News

Accenture Federal Services’ Portia Crowe Explores Data Challenges & Opportunities

Prior to assuming her current role as data and artificial intelligence strategist for defense and applied intelligence at Accenture Federal Services, Portia Crowe spent two decades serving in various U.S. Army civilian positions, most recently as chief data officer for the Army Futures Command’s Network Cross Functional Team. Following her extensive career with the service branch, […] More

by Ireland Degges August 22, 2024, 12:02 pm
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David Andrews Appointed SAIC Chief Solutions Architect

David Andrews has been named as chief solutions architect at Science Applications International Corp., according to the executive’s LinkedIn post Wednesday. Andrews joined the Reston, Virginia-based provider of government services and information technology support after spending the last eight years at Peraton. At Peraton, Andrews served as senior director of strategy and was a member of the implementation […] More

by Miles Jamison August 22, 2024, 12:00 pm
in Contract Awards, News

Booz Allen to Continue Providing LCMP-IDE Support Under $83M Air Force Contract

Booz Allen Hamilton has received a five-year, $82.7 million contract to continue supporting the life cycle management process – integrated data environment for the U.S. Air Force. The contract covers the sustainment of the LCMP-IDE program management tool and software system, infrastructure, applications and related information technology management services, the Department of Defense said Wednesday. Supporting […] More

by Kacey Roberts August 22, 2024, 11:59 am
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Leslie Jones Joins CyrusOne as EVP, Chief People Officer

CyrusOne has named Leslie Jones as its new executive vice president and chief people officer. She brings to the role an expansive experience as a human resources executive, with her most recent post as the chief HR officer at Coalfire, where she oversaw the cybersecurity company’s human capital strategy, CyrusOne said. In her LinkedIn profile, […] More

by Derrick Henry August 22, 2024, 11:57 am
in Contract Awards, Cybersecurity, DOD, News

Trellix to Secure Defense Department Emails Under DISA Deal

The Defense Information Systems Agency has tapped Trellix to provide its Email Security service to protect over 4 million Department of Defense inboxes from advanced cyber threats. Trellix said Wednesday the agreement is in support of DISA’s Zero Day Network Defense Program, an initiative designed to safeguard DOD networks from unpatched software vulnerabilities. Email Security offers hyper-automated […] More

by Kacey Roberts August 22, 2024, 11:55 am
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Aaron Creel Named Second Front Systems Global Public Sector VP

Software company Second Front Systems has promoted Aaron Creel, a security executive with over two decades of experience in security policy and compliance, to vice president of global public sector. TJ Rowe, chief revenue officer at 2F, announced Creel’s promotion in a LinkedIn post published Wednesday. “In his new role, Aaron will lead our efforts […] More

by Jane Edwards August 22, 2024, 11:53 am
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Army Issues Final Call for Space and Missile Defense Command Support Proposals

The U.S. Army has announced the final request for proposals on the Design, Development, Demonstration and Integration II Domain 1 contract to support the missions of its Space and Missile Defense Command. The solicitation is for a multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity basic contract with cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price task orders, according to a SAM.gov notice published […] More

by Arthur McMiler August 22, 2024, 11:50 am
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Dcode Capital, Nucleus Security Continue Partnership With Recent Investment

Growth-stage venture capital firm Dcode Capital, with backing from J.P. Morgan Asset Management, has made an investment in Nucleus Security, the provider of an automated vulnerability management platform. Commenting on the investment, Nucleus Security co-founder and CEO Stephen Carter said in a press release issued Tuesday that his company is eager to continue its partnership […] More

by Aidan Daly August 22, 2024, 11:48 am
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State Department Approves Denmark’s $121M Purchase Request for Excalibur Projectiles

The State Department has approved the government of Denmark’s request to acquire M982A1 Excalibur tactical projectiles and related logistics and program support elements for approximately $121 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Tuesday RTX will serve as the principal contractor for the proposed foreign military sale, which covers the purchase of 339 Excalibur projectiles. The possible deal […] More

by Miles Jamison August 22, 2024, 11:47 am
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Steve Wieland Appointed as Tech and Solutions VP, CTO at NetCentrics

NetCentrics has appointed Steve Wieland as its new chief technology officer and vice president of technology and solutions. In a Tuesday LinkedIn post, the new CTO said he started the new job this August, coming from his most recent stint as division chief of future operations and plans at the U.S. Cyber Command. He brings […] More

by Derrick Henry August 21, 2024, 12:26 pm