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in Artificial Intelligence, DHS, News

Coast Guard, NobleReach Launch Internship Opportunity to Advance National Security With AI, Robotics

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Robotics and Autonomous Systems Program Executive Office, or RAS PEO, has partnered with NobleReach, a private nonprofit organization, to introduce a 14-week internship opportunity for students studying artificial intelligence, engineering or science-related fields. For the fall 2025 cohort, five undergraduate and graduate students from across the United States will participate in […] More

by Elodie Collins August 27, 2025, 11:17 am
Chugach Government Solutions

in DHS, National Security, News

CGS Joins US Coast Guard in National Security Cutter Commissioning

Chugach Government Solutions joined the U.S. Coast Guard in celebrating the commissioning of the USCGC Storis national security cutter in Juneau, Alaska. The ceremony honored the vessel’s legacy and marked its readiness for Arctic and coastal missions, CGS said. Prior to the commissioning day on Monday, Virginia Robinson, CGS chief administrative officer and chief legal […] More

by Kristen Smith August 15, 2025, 11:23 am
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

in Acquisition & Procurement, DHS, News

CIS to Recompete IT System Modernization Contract

The Department of Homeland Security’s Citizenship and Immigration Services intends to launch a competition for a contract to develop and update its existing capabilities for IT systems and applications. According to a notice published Friday on the Acquisition Planning Forecast System, CIS estimates that the recompete contract will be worth over $100 million. The agency […] More

by Derrick Henry April 22, 2025, 10:35 am
Keri Gentilcore

in DHS, Executive Moves, News

Keri Gentilcore Joins ITC Federal as National Security VP

Digital services provider ITC Federal has appointed Keri Gentilcore as vice president of its national security account, bringing over two decades of experience supporting government agencies. In her new role, Gentilcore will oversee the delivery of IT services to Department of Homeland Security components and related federal agencies, ITC said Tuesday. The new VP is […] More

by Derrick Henry March 26, 2025, 10:46 am
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Nabeela Barbari Appointed to VP Role at GDIT

General Dynamics Information Technology has appointed Nabeela Barbari as vice president of its cyber, law enforcement, intelligence and citizenship business area. Announcing her appointment in a Sunday LinkedIn post, Barbari said she will support GDIT’s mission of redefining national security by integrating artificial intelligence, automation and advanced analytics to outpace threats. “Staying ahead of our […] More

by Derrick Henry March 3, 2025, 9:34 am
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SOSi’s Charles O’Brien on Bridging Information Gap in US Immigration Law Enforcement

In an opinion piece Homeland Security Today published Wednesday, Charles O’Brien, senior vice president for civil solutions at SOSi, argued that the inefficiency of U.S. immigration law enforcement stems from the lack of information sharing between federal agencies. The SOSi executive said the fragmented systems and manual processes lead to missed opportunities, operational inefficiencies and […] More

by Ethan Hannigan February 21, 2025, 10:13 am
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Gigaplex Remote Screening Technology Receives Patent

Gigaplex Remote Screening Technology, a project funded by the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Small Business Innovation Research program, has been awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The joint venture, composed of Chertoff Group, SureScan and Xcelerate Solutions company VMD, said Saturday they were issued U.S. Patent 12,212,893 for the technology behind the Gigaplex Remote Screening […] More

by Miles Jamison February 10, 2025, 11:30 am
Vivek Malhotra

in Contract Awards, DHS, News

VMD Lands TSA Contract for Florida Airport Security Services

VMD Corp, an Xcelerate Solutions company, has received a contract from the Transportation Security Administration for passenger and baggage screening support at Orlando Sanford International Airport in Florida. Under the five-year agreement, awarded under the Department of Homeland Security’s TSA Screening Partnership Program, screening security services will be provided using advanced technology to address evolving […] More

by Derrick Henry January 31, 2025, 10:41 am
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Carahsoft’s Steve Jacyna Discusses CISA’s CDM Program

Carahsoft Technology has a long history of supporting the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, according to Steve Jacyna, director of innovative cybersecurity solutions at the company. Because of this extended collaboration, Carahsoft is able to provide the government with software that meets national security requirements, Jacyna said in […] More

by Jerry Petersen November 12, 2024, 10:20 am
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Inside DHS’ Push to Strengthen AI Leadership

The Department of Homeland Security is on a journey to unlock the benefits artificial intelligence has to offer. Ensuring AI tools are deployed responsibly requires a skilled team of experts with a strong understanding of the technology, and the department is taking steps to bolster its AI workforce. Learn about DHS’ approach to AI implementation […] More

by Ireland Degges October 29, 2024, 11:44 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, DHS, News

How Are Large Enterprises Preparing for AI Adoption?

As the government develops systems that address data privacy challenges and regulation efforts, implementing artificial intelligence technologies has become a top priority amongst officials throughout the enterprise. At the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Homeland Security Summit on Nov. 13, you can learn how the government uses AI to improve data quality, accessibility and governance in commercial […] More

by Branson Brooks October 23, 2024, 11:33 am
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Can 3D Simulation Transform the Homeland Mission Enterprise?

Simulations and modeling technologies like digital twins are becoming evermore vital across the government and commercial landscapes. Today, digital twins, real-time 3D simulations and artificial intelligence are converging to support homeland security missions, and use cases for these technologies are on the rise. At the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Homeland Security Summit on Nov. 13, you […] More

by Branson Brooks October 9, 2024, 11:57 am