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  • Nutanix to Deliver Cloud Computing Software to DoD Agency; Chris Howard Quoted - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Nutanix to Deliver Cloud Computing Software to DoD Agency; Chris Howard Quoted

    Nutanix has secured a contract worth over $20M with a Defense Department agency for a software capable of operating 15 remote sites running two different networks. The defense agency will leverage the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platform to support specialized hardware in remote sites, as well as process and transmit vast amounts of data to a […] More

  • DHS Issues RFI for Training Management System Procurement Effort - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    DHS Issues RFI for Training Management System Procurement Effort

    The Department of Homeland Security has sought information on potential contractors that can provide the Immigration and Customs Enforcement with an enterprise training management platform. A FedBizOpps notice posted Tuesday says ICE wants a training management system designed to handle various training formats, course curriculums, accreditation requirements, evaluation, analytical and reporting tools in support of […] More

  • Report: DoD Moves Deadline for JEDI Cloud Bids to October - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Report: DoD Moves Deadline for JEDI Cloud Bids to October

    The Defense Department has extended the deadline of proposals for the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud procurement program to Oct. 9 after it made some changes to the solicitation, Nextgov reported Tuesday. A FedBizOpps notice posted Friday says the revised request for proposals includes the updated contract security classification; performance work statement/statement of objectives crosswalk matrix; and price […] More

  • CDC, IBM Partner to Develop Blockchain-Based Health Data Security Platform - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    CDC, IBM Partner to Develop Blockchain-Based Health Data Security Platform

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has partnered with IBM to develop a system that would collect and secure information on public health issues using blockchain technology, Fast Company reported Tuesday. The blockchain-based platform will help the CDC coordinate with medical providers regarding patient information, including health conditions. IBM will offer its cloud systems […] More

  • Global Data Systems, Carahsoft Partner to Offer Cloud Services Through Multi-State Procurement Contract; Wade Berzas Quoted - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Global Data Systems, Carahsoft Partner to Offer Cloud Services Through Multi-State Procurement Contract; Wade Berzas Quoted

    Global Data Systems and Carahsoft Technology have partnered to offer cloud services to federal, state and local government agencies and academic organizations in 15 states through the NASPO ValuePoint procurement program. GDS said Thursday its managed cloud services will help agencies modernize aging legacy systems, leverage big data and deploy enterprise mobility networks, among other […] More

  • Acendre Gets FedRAMP Authorization for Talent Mgmt Platform - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Acendre Gets FedRAMP Authorization for Talent Mgmt Platform

    Acendre has received Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program certification to offer cloud-based technology built to help organizations manage human resources. Prior to approval, an accredited third-party assessment organization and FedRAMP’s program management office assessed Accendre’s talent management software offering for government agencies, the company said Wednesday. The company also offers people analytics, recruitment and performance management platforms […] More

  • DISA Issues RFI on Automated Cloud Migration Technologies - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    DISA Issues RFI on Automated Cloud Migration Technologies

    The Defense Information Systems Agency seeks industry comments on available technologies for the development of a potential automated military cloud migration effort. A FedBizOpps notice posted Wednesday says the agency is looking for migration systems that can duplicate servers used with an application from their current environment into a cloud platform built on an Apache […] More

  • USCIS Releases Cloud Cybersecurity Service RFI - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    USCIS Releases Cloud Cybersecurity Service RFI

    The U.S. Citizen Immigration Services‘ information technology office seeks information on providers of IT security services in a cloud computing environment. A FedBizOpps notice posted Tuesday says USCIS currently explores the availability of cybersecurity as a service in the risk management, microservice architecture and emerging technology areas as part of efforts to secure and update IT applications. The […] More

  • Unisys Lands Potential $219M Georgia Cloud IT Contract - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Unisys Lands Potential $219M Georgia Cloud IT Contract

    Unisys has received a potential eight-year, $219M contract to provide a hybrid cloud platform meant to help government agencies in Georgia manage citizen services delivery efforts across the state. The contract with the Georgia Technology Authority has a base term of five years and six months and three one-year options and calls for Unisys to serve […] More

  • AWS Aims to Help Public Sector Create Predictive Maintenance Tools With Managed Offerings - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    AWS Aims to Help Public Sector Create Predictive Maintenance Tools With Managed Offerings

    Amazon Web Services has several service offerings designed to help public sector institutions develop predictive maintenance analytics platforms that work to detect potential equipment failure and facilitate scheduling of maintenance activities. Some of the company’s managed offerings include the AWS IoT Core, AWS Greengrass, AWS IoT Analytics and Amazon SageMaker, AWS said Friday. Amazon SageMaker […] More

  • DoD Seeks Industry Questions About Revised JEDI Cloud RFP - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    DoD Seeks Industry Questions About Revised JEDI Cloud RFP

    The Defense Department has launched a second round of comment period for industry to submit questions about DoD’s revised request for proposals for the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud procurement program, Nextgov reported Friday. A FedBizOpps notice posted Thursday says cloud service providers should send their questions about the amended JEDI cloud RFP through Tuesday, […] More

  • AWS Launches Cloud Evaluation, Training Program for Public Sector Partners - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    AWS Launches Cloud Evaluation, Training Program for Public Sector Partners

    Amazon Web Services has introduced a 110-day training program that aims to help public sector partners further develop their skills as they work to support government, nonprofit and education clients in their cloud migration efforts. AWS said Thursday the Public Sector Partner Transformation Program is a two-phase initiative that seeks to help participants assess their cloud […] More