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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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  • Nokia Layer 1 Optical Transport Systems Secure FIPS Certification
    in Cybersecurity, News

    Nokia Layer 1 Optical Transport Systems Secure FIPS Certification

    Nokia has received the Federal Information Processing Standards, or FIPS, 140-3 Security Level 2 certification for its Layer 1 optical transport platforms. Created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the FIPS 140-3 standard seeks to ensure the protection of sensitive data within federal platforms, includes additional NIST-mandated requirements to improve data security and […] More

  • Aptive Unveils Innovation Hub for Federal Agencies
    in News, Technology

    Aptive Unveils Innovation Hub for Federal Agencies

    Aptive Resources has launched an innovation center to help develop new platforms designed to address the complex challenges facing federal agencies. The federal consulting firm said Wednesday the innovation hub, called Blue Spark Labs, will use Aptive’s expertise in digital services, data analytics and human capital strategy, among other areas, to help federal agencies improve […] More

  • EPA Awards 10 Spots on $240M IT Support Services BPA
    in Contract Awards, News

    EPA Awards 10 Spots on $240M IT Support Services BPA

    The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded 10 companies positions on a potential $240 million blanket purchase agreement to provide IT support services at multiple EPA regional sites nationwide. According to award notices published on the Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation, the EPA Region 9 Contracting Office received 16 offers for the Multi-Regional IT Support Services, […] More

  • BlueHalo Opens New Office at FISTA Innovation Park in Oklahoma
    in News, Technology

    BlueHalo Opens New Office at FISTA Innovation Park in Oklahoma

    BlueHalo recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new office in Lawton, Oklahoma, to expand support and collaboration with U.S. Army customers at Fort Sill on the development of next-generation counter-uncrewed aerial systems and air defense training platforms. The Arlington, Virginia-based company said Tuesday the new office at the Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator, […] More

  • Google Public Sector Names Jim Kelly as Federal VP
    in Executive Moves, News

    Google Public Sector Names Jim Kelly as Federal VP

    Google’s public sector arm has appointed Jim Kelly, a veteran sales leader in the federal market, as vice president of federal business. Kelly announced his appointment in a LinkedIn post published Monday. He most recently served as senior VP and general manager at Dell Technologies, where he was responsible for the full portfolio of enterprise […] More

  • ODNI Picks Recorded Future for Sentinel Horizon Program
    in Intelligence, News

    ODNI Picks Recorded Future for Sentinel Horizon Program

    The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has selected Boston-based Recorded Future as a cornerstone partner for ODNI’s Sentinel Horizon program. Recorded Future said Friday the company’s selection marks the U.S. Intelligence Community’s investment in commercial threat intelligence and seeks to reflect IC’s commitment to advancing open source intelligence capabilities and highlight the company’s […] More

  • Interos Secures Investment From Blue Owl Capital
    in Artificial Intelligence, News

    Interos Secures Investment From Blue Owl Capital

    Interos has raised $40 million in funding from asset management firm Blue Owl Capital and announced plans to use the investment to expand its artificial intelligence capabilities, strengthen its product-led growth strategy and broaden its go-to-market model. “The investment from Blue Owl is a vote of confidence for our vision into AI-powered predictive analytics,” Interos […] More

  • General Dynamics Wins $123M EDSRA Contract for USS Porter
    in Contract Awards, DOD, News

    General Dynamics Wins $123M EDSRA Contract for USS Porter

    A General Dynamics business has won a U.S. Navy contract worth approximately $123.3 million in total to provide maintenance, repair and modernization support services for an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer. According to an award notice published Monday on SAM.gov, the firm-fixed-price contract awarded to General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk in support of the USS Porter has […] More

  • PEO-DHMS to Award Leidos Follow-On MHS GENESIS System Support Contract
    in Contract Awards, Healthcare IT, News

    PEO-DHMS to Award Leidos Follow-On MHS GENESIS System Support Contract

    The Program Executive Office for Defense Healthcare Management Systems plans to award Leidos a follow-on contract to continue providing system integration support services for the Department of Defense’s MHS GENESIS electronic health record system. According to a notice published Friday, the sole-source contract will require the vendor to connect and maintain all software products that comprise […] More

  • CISA Seeks Sources for Infrastructure Security IT Systems Support
    in Acquisition & Procurement, Cybersecurity, News, Technology

    CISA Seeks Sources for Infrastructure Security IT Systems Support

    The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency has begun soliciting information to identify potential vendors that could support its requirement for infrastructure security IT systems support services. According to a sources sought notice posted Thursday on SAM.gov, CISA is seeking IT services to help develop new capabilities and tools to support its infrastructure security mission and […] More

  • Carahsoft’s Steve Jacyna on Zero Trust, CMMC Compliance, AI
    in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, News

    Carahsoft’s Steve Jacyna on Zero Trust, CMMC Compliance, AI

    Steve Jacyna, director of innovative cybersecurity solutions at Carahsoft Technology, highlighted key takeaways from sessions addressing zero trust implementation, artificial intelligence and compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program during a government security forum hosted by the company with the SANS Institute. In a blog post published Thursday on Carahsoft’s website, Jacyna discussed the […] More

  • Paul Dillahay Joins Lentech as Inaugural Advisory Board Member
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    Paul Dillahay Joins Lentech as Inaugural Advisory Board Member

    Lentech has named Paul Dillahay, a government technology industry veteran, as the first member of its advisory board. The company said Thursday Dillahay brings to the newly created advisory board his over three decades of experience in federal contracting, strategic growth and technology innovation. “His wealth of experience and deep understanding of the industry will […] More