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Jane Edwards

is a staff writer at Executive Mosaic, where she writes for ExecutiveBiz about IT modernization, cybersecurity, space procurement and industry leaders’ perspectives on government technology trends.

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  • Logo/mattermost.com
    Mattermost logo. Mattermost unveiled Entry, a free, self-hosted collaboration offering.
    in Civilian, DOD, News, Technology

    Mattermost Unveils New Free Tier for Collaboration Platform

    Mattermost has launched a free, self-hosted tier for its collaboration platform designed to help defense, government and critical infrastructure organizations maintain full control of their data in an era of increasing artificial intelligence-driven security threats. The company said Thursday Mattermost Entry provides secure, sovereign collaboration capabilities for teams operating in air-gapped environments, replacing Mattermost’s previous […] More

  • Logo/deltek.com
    Deltek logo. Deltek is using AI and automation to help contractors streamline contract management.
    in Artificial Intelligence, News

    Deltek Aims to Streamline Government Contract Management With AI, Automation

    Deltek is leveraging artificial intelligence and automation to help government contractors manage contracts, from identifying opportunities to closing out contracts. In a blog post published on the company’s website, Deltek said that through its AI-powered platform, Dela, it is providing business development teams with the tools to improve compliance, transform project management and win more business. […] More

  • IFPC 2nd Interceptor/Lockheed Martin
    Lockheed’s IFPC 2nd Interceptor. The Army awarded Lockheed an OTA project agreement for the IFPC 2nd Interceptor program.
    in Contract Awards, DOD, News

    Lockheed Lands Army OTA Project Agreement for IFPC 2nd Interceptor

    Lockheed Martin has secured an other transaction authority project agreement from the U.S. Army to support the Integrated Fires Protection Capability, or IFPC, 2nd Interceptor program to help the service improve air and missile defense capabilities. The company said Thursday it will work with the Army over the next 15 years to implement the IFPC […] More

  • CGI Federal logo / cgi.com
    CGI Federal logo. CGI Federal secured a BPA from the Treasury OCC for digital service modernization support.
    in Cloud, Contract Awards, News

    CGI Federal Secures BPA to Modernize Treasury OCC’s Digital Services

    CGI Federal has received a blanket purchase agreement from the Department of the Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to modernize OCC’s digital services and content management system. Leveraging Cloud-Based Platform to Strengthen Security The company said Wednesday the modernization effort under the BPA will involve the use of a new cloud-based platform […] More

  • Horace Blackman/CGI Federal
    Horace Blackman. The SVP at CGI Federal commented on the opening of a new office at FISTA in Lawton, Oklahoma.
    in DOD, News

    CGI Federal Opens New Office at FISTA in Oklahoma

    CGI Federal held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 8, for its new office at the Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator, or FISTA, in Lawton, Oklahoma, KSWO 7News reported Thursday. According to the report, CGI Federal’s new office at FISTA marks the company’s over four decades of partnership with the Army Fort Sill Fires […] More

  • VAMPIRE Counter-UAS system
    VAMPIRE counter-UAS. L3Harris has unveiled new variants of its VAMPIRE counter-drone technology.
    in News, Technology

    L3Harris Unveils New Variants of VAMPIRE Counter-Drone Tech

    L3Harris Technologies has expanded its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned aircraft system with the launch of specialized variants for land, air, maritime and electronic warfare operations. The company said Thursday the new variants seek to demonstrate its efforts to respond to the needs of the Department of Defense and its allies in defeating small unmanned airborne systems. “VAMPIRE […] More

  • Brad Medairy/LinkedIn
    Brad Medairy. The Booz Allen EVP announced the company’s partnership with Versa Networks to drive zero trust implementation.
    in Cybersecurity, DOD, News

    Brad Medairy: Booz Allen, Versa Networks Partner to Drive Zero Trust Implementation

    Brad Medairy, an executive vice president who leads Booz Allen Hamilton’s national cyber business, announced that the company has partnered with Versa Networks to accelerate zero trust implementation to protect mission-critical systems and sensitive environments from cyberthreats. In a LinkedIn post published Thursday, Medairy said Booz Allen is leading the large-scale deployment of Versa’s Zero […] More

  • Maria Demaree / Lockheedmartin
    Maria Demaree. The Lockheed CIO and SVP discussed the company’s digital transformation program, 1LMX.
    in News, Technology

    Maria Demaree on Lockheed’s Digital Transformation Program

    Maria Demaree, a senior vice president and chief information officer of Lockheed Martin, discussed the aerospace and defense contractor’s digital transformation program, called 1LMX, and how it brings together over 122,000 employees worldwide toward process modernization and digital enablement. “So 1LMX is really the digital transformation that we’re going through. It’s transforming the processes and […] More

  • Angela Estes
    Angela Estes. The U.S. Air Force veteran joined Agile Defense as VP, Army.
    in Executive Moves, News

    Agile Defense Hires Angela Estes as VP, Army

    Agile Defense has appointed Angela Estes, a data and cybersecurity leader, as vice president, Army. In this capacity, Estes will focus on advancing client satisfaction, execution and operational efficiency for Army customers while driving portfolio growth. “Angela will be a force multiplier for Agile Defense. Her ability to bring creativity and clarity to mission-critical environments—where […] More

  • Matt Hartman
    Matt Hartman. CISA’s former senior career cybersecurity official joined Merlin Group as chief strategy officer.
    in Cybersecurity, Executive Moves, News

    Matt Hartman Named Merlin Group Chief Strategy Officer

    Merlin Group has appointed Matt Hartman, most recently deputy executive assistant director for cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, as chief strategy officer. Accelerating Delivery of Cyber Tech to US Government In his new role, Hartman will support Merlin Group’s efforts to advance the delivery of cyber technologies to the U.S. government and […] More

  • John Kelly
    John Kelly. Boeing subsidiary Insitu has named John Kelly VP of global growth.
    in Executive Moves, News

    John Kelly Named Insitu Global Growth VP

    Boeing subsidiary Insitu has appointed John Kelly, a business development executive, as vice president of global growth. Kelly announced his move to Insitu in a LinkedIn post published Wednesday. In his new role, he is responsible for developing the enterprise strategy, leading the global growth team and capturing orders in the unmanned aerial systems defense […] More

  • Vantor and Lanteris Space Systems logos
    Vantor and Lanteris Space Systems logo. Maxar Intelligence and Space Systems rebranded as Vantor and Lanteris, respectively.
    in Intelligence, News, Space

    Maxar Businesses Rebrand as Vantor, Lanteris Space Systems

    Maxar Intelligence has rebranded as Vantor, marking its transition from a satellite imagery provider to an end-to-end spatial intelligence company. Maxar Space Systems has changed its name to Lanteris Space Systems, reflecting its transformation into a defense and space technology company focused on advancing innovation in national security, space infrastructure, missile tracking, deep space exploration […] More