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in News, Technology
IonQ Opens New Quantum R&D Hub to Advance Semiconductor Ion Trap Chips
IonQ has opened a new quantum computing research and development facility in Boulder, Colorado, expanding the company’s semiconductor and trapped-ion quantum research footprint as it accelerates work on scalable, fault-tolerant quantum systems. The new 22,000-square-foot laboratory complex will be equipped with a quantum computer in the coming months, supporting future-generation semiconductor ion trap chips, IonQ […] More
May 14, 2026, 7:01 am
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in Defense And Intelligence, Department of War, News
Lockheed Demonstrates NGC2 Prototype During Balikatan Military Exercise
Lockheed demos NGC2 prototype during Balikatan 2026 exercise The prototype enabled real-time coordination across joint and coalition forces Army continues scaling NGC2 architecture Lockheed Martin demonstrated its Next Generation Command and Control prototype during the Balikatan annual military exercise in the Philippines, using a unified data platform to coordinate fires systems, airspace management and battlefield […] More
May 13, 2026, 7:13 am
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in Cybersecurity, News
Claroty Expands Federal Footprint Through Carahsoft Distribution Deal
Claroty enters a distribution deal with Carahsoft Deal increases access to cyber-physical systems security tools for agencies Claroty continues growing footprint in federal OT cybersecurity market Claroty has expanded public sector access to its cyber-physical systems protection platform through a partnership with Carahsoft Technology. Claroty said Tuesday Carahsoft will serve as its public sector distributor, […] More
May 13, 2026, 6:08 am
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in Cybersecurity, News
Carahsoft to Distribute OpenVPN Secure Connectivity Platforms to Public Sector
Carahsoft Technology and OpenVPN have entered into a distribution partnership, with Carahsoft serving as Master Government Aggregator The partnership will work to make OpenVPN’s virtual private networking and zero trust connectivity platforms available to the public sector The offerings will be made available via Carahsoft’s reseller partners and contract vehicles Carahsoft Technology will bring OpenVPN’s […] More
May 12, 2026, 10:41 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, News
Booz Allen Calls for AI-Speed Cyber Policy Overhaul to Counter Emerging Threats
Booz Allen warns cyber policy is lagging behind AI-driven threats Booz Allen calls for faster authorities and acquisition reforms Report highlights growing need for AI-enabled cyber defense at scale Booz Allen Hamilton has urged policymakers to modernize U.S. cyber policy frameworks to keep pace with rapidly evolving artificial intelligence-driven cyberthreats, arguing that adversaries are already […] More
May 12, 2026, 10:17 am
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in Cybersecurity, News
Summit 7 Reaches Milestone: Over 100 DIB Clients Achieve CMMC Level 2 Certification
Summit 7 surpasses 100 CMMC Level 2-certified clients Cyber compliance remains a major hurdle throughout the defense industrial base Company continues expanding CMMC support through partnerships and acquisitions Summit 7 has helped more than 100 clients achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 status, marking a milestone in the company’s efforts to support cybersecurity compliance […] More
May 11, 2026, 7:37 am
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in Department of War, News
Army Designates PTC Windchill as Official Enterprise Product Data Management Platform
Army selects PTC Windchill as enterprise lifecycle management platform Designation supports broader push toward centralized Army data systems Windchill will support weapon system management from development to sustainment The U.S. Army has officially named PTC’s Windchill as the service’s enterprise product data management platform, or ePDM. As an approved Department of the Army data platform, […] More
May 11, 2026, 6:57 am
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Peraton Labs Secures NSF Award for Low-Latency XR Medical Collaboration Research
The National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships has awarded Peraton Labs a cooperative agreement for research and development initiatives supporting real-time extended reality medical collaboration over next-generation wireless networks. The project is part of NSF’s Breaking the Low Latency Barrier for Verticals in Next-G Wireless Networks initiative, also known as NSF Breaking […] More
May 6, 2026, 10:37 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, News
Two Six Technologies Introduces Helix AI Orchestrator for Defense, Intelligence Missions
Two Six Technologies has launched Helix, an agentic artificial intelligence orchestration platform designed to support Department of War and intelligence community missions. In a press release sent to ExecutiveBiz on Wednesday, the company said the platform enables agencies to integrate AI capabilities into existing infrastructure without replacing legacy systems or moving data into proprietary cloud […] More
May 6, 2026, 6:40 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, News
IDS Releases Updated CCaR Platform With Embedded AI Capabilities for Acquisition Decision Support
Integrated Data Services has launched version 2026.2.0 of its Comprehensive Cost and Requirement, or CCaR, platform, adding new capabilities to enhance support for the Department of War and federal civilian agencies amid a transition from peacetime acquisition toward wartime acquisition. The update introduces AI Decision Advantage — a suite of embedded AI features that transition […] More
May 5, 2026, 10:56 am
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in Executive Moves, News
Jon Shaw Named VP of US Public Sector Sales at BeyondTrust
Jon Shaw has joined BeyondTrust as vice president of sales for the U.S. public sector, bringing more than two decades of experience in enterprise technology and cybersecurity sales. Shaw announced the move in a LinkedIn post on Monday. Who Is Jon Shaw? Shaw previously worked at Cohesity, most recently serving as director for commercial sales […] More
May 5, 2026, 8:37 am
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in Executive Moves, News
Former USSPACECOM Deputy Commander John Shaw Elected to Sierra Space’s Board of Directors
Sierra Space has elected retired U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. John Shaw to its board of directors. Shaw will serve as chair of the board’s classified business and security committee, leveraging his leadership experience in national security space operations. Who Is John Shaw? Shaw retired in 2023 after serving as deputy commander of U.S. Space […] More
May 4, 2026, 10:59 am