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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ETR Survey: Microsoft, Amazon Emerge as Preferred Providers of IT Products, Services
A new survey by market research firm ETR says Microsoft and Amazon have emerged as the preferred vendors in more than half of the top 30 information technology products and services, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
SAS to Invest $1B in AI Through R&D Innovation, Education Programs
Cary, N.C.-based analytics firm SAS has announced plans to invest $1B in the next three years in artificial intelligence. The company said Monday the AI investment will focus on research and development innovation; education programs meant to address client needs; and expert services to maximize customer return on AI-related projects.
Symantec’s Chris Townsend: CDM Program Could Help Agencies Improve Cyber Functionality
Chris Townsend, vice president of federal at Symantec, said federal agencies should use the Department of Homeland Security’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program as a “springboard†to build up their cybersecurity posture. “For many, that will include a defense-in-depth approach where they build their security architecture into a cohesive system structured around network and data visibility,†Townsend wrote in a GCN article published Friday.
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CenturyLink’s David Young: ATOs Give Agencies Opportunity to Kick Off EIS Transition
David Young, CenturyLink’s senior vice president for strategic government, told FCW in an interview published Friday that the company expects agencies to start awarding task orders soon to contractors with authority to operate under the General Services Administration’s 15-year, $50B Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions vehicle. CenturyLink has become the first vendor to secure an ATO on the EIS contract for telecommunications and information technology services.
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Forcepoint’s Matt Moynahan on Insider Threats
Forcepoint CEO Matt Moynahan said insider threats to organizations start with access, privilege and the threat actors’ intentions, Federal News Network reported Friday. “The definition of insider becomes very blurry with things like digital transformation [or] movement to the cloud. Attackers are getting in, identities and credentials are being stolen, and the human being has become one of the primary vectors of attack,†he told Cyber Chat host Sean Kelley.
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Incoming SAIC CEO Nazzic Keene on Engility Acquisition, DoD’s Increasing Interest in Space
Nazzic Keene, chief operating officer of Science Applications International Corp., told the Washington Post in an interview published Friday the acquisition of Engility provides SAIC an opportunity to expand its presence in the intelligence community and military space industry. “That diversification I believe sets us apart a bit from everybody else,†Keene, a 2019 Wash100 winner, said of the Engility transaction.
Paul Parry: Radiant Solutions Helps Facilitate Image Collection for Ground Systems via Satellite Modeling & Simulation
Paul Parry, director of aerospace engineering programs at Radiant Solutions, discussed how the company works to help ground systems improve image and data collection and downloading operations through the firm’s satellite modeling and simulation processes.
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Business Leaders Cite Benefits of Defense Innovation Unit’s Contracting Process to Startups
Senior executives from startups talked about the Defense Innovation Unit’s rapid contracting process and its benefits to companies.
AWS’ Andy Jassy Talks Cloud Adoption, Security at CERAWeek 2019
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon Web Services, said the agility and speed that cloud offers when it comes to improving customer experiences is the primary reason why government agencies and enterprises migrate to the cloud, CRN reported Wednesday.
Federal Gov’t Seeks to Drive AI Adoption With IT Policies; Steve Harris, Rob Davies Quoted
The White House’s executive order to prioritize federal investments in artificial intelligence and the Department of Defense’s AI strategy reflect major developments in federal policy to advance the adoption of AI, MeriTalk reported Wednesday.