Latest stories

Jason Payne
in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, DOD, News
Microsoft Federal’s Jason Payne on New AI Tools for US Government Cloud Customers
Jason Payne, chief technology officer at Microsoft Federal, announced the availability of artificial intelligence-powered tools for U.S. government cloud customers, including Microsoft 365 Copilot for the Office 365 Department of Defense Impact Level 5, or DOD IL5, environment, and Copilot Studio Agent Builder for the Office 365 Government Community Cloud, or GCC, environment. “These new […] More
by Jane Edwards August 18, 2025, 11:01 am
John Heneghan / ECS
in Cloud, DOD, News
ECS Mission Partner Environment Blue Dawn Debuts on DOD’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace
ECS’ cloud-based mission partner environment, or MPE, called Blue Dawn has received the designation of “awardable” from the Department of Defense and made its debut on the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace. The milestone makes Blue Dawn a contract-ready offering for government customers seeking a cloud-based technology, ECS said Wednesday. “This […] More
by Elodie Collins August 14, 2025, 11:36 am
Alex Whitworth/carahsoft.com
in Cloud, News, Technology
Carahsoft Exec Recommends ATO Reform, Automation Integration to Accelerate Federal Modernization
Alex Whitworth, director of sales at Carahsoft, believes rethinking the authority to operate process and integrating automation are key to accelerating federal technology modernization, FedGov Today reported Friday. Speaking at the recent ATO & Cloud Security Summit, Whitworth highlighted procurement challenges hindering the adoption of new technology, noting that ATO updates, automation and knowledgeable partners […] More
by Kristen Smith August 11, 2025, 11:18 am
Craig Abod
in Cloud, News
Carahsoft Opens AWS Marketplace-Powered Digital Security Software Storefront for Public Sector Customers
Carahsoft Technology has introduced the Zero Trust Accelerator for Government, or ZTAG, Storefront, a curated digital store that simplifies the process of selling security software to public sector customers. Available through the CarahCloud Marketplace Program, ZTAG is powered by Amazon Web Services Marketplace, Carahsoft said Tuesday. “The ZTAG Storefront enhances the acquisition process for security […] More
by Elodie Collins August 6, 2025, 10:25 am
Photo by Freedomz/Shutterstock
in Cloud, News
AWS and KSAT Partner to Boost Satellite Communications, Data Processing
Amazon Web Services has collaborated with satellite communications and data services provider Kongsberg Satellite Services, or KSAT, to harness advanced cloud technologies and space expertise to support space missions. Enhancing Satellite Communications and Data Access AWS said Wednesday the strategic partnership, part of the AWS Ground Station as a Service, or GSaaS, Partner Program, aims to provide […] More
by Miles Jamison August 1, 2025, 8:05 am
Archintel Property
in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Digital Modernization, News
Oracle’s Kim Lynch Discusses Government’s Digital Transformation
The U.S. government is more rapidly adopting the latest technologies in the market to maintain decision advantage against adversaries, according to Kim Lynch, executive vice president of government defense and intelligence at Oracle and a two-time Wash100 winner. In an interview with Cloud Wars, the executive discussed the ongoing digital transformation across the government and […] More
by Elodie Collins July 31, 2025, 11:23 am
SAIC logo
in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, News
SAIC, Google Public Sector Partner to Accelerate AI Adoption in Government
SAIC will work to enhance its capability to integrate artificial intelligence into the existing systems of defense, intelligence, space and civilian customers through its “AI at the Edge” strategic alliance with Google Public Sector. Improving SAIC’s Role as Mission Integrator The partnership, aimed at accelerating AI adoption, enhancing mission outcomes and driving greater efficiency for […] More
by Kristen Smith July 31, 2025, 11:00 am
David Schmolke / LinkedIn
in Cloud, Government Technology, News
Viasat Secures Contract to Develop Advanced Ethernet Encryptor for Government Cloud Data Centers
Viasat will provide U.S. government cloud data centers with a next-generation Ethernet data encryptor, or EDE, under a sole-source, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The company said Wednesday that the contract is a multi-year, multimillion dollar award, but did not disclose its exact amount. The contract calls for Viasat to design and develop a high-assurance, high-speed EDE that […] More
by Arthur McMiler July 31, 2025, 9:59 am
Pamela Powers
in Cloud, Contract Awards, News, Technology
Maximus Secures $77M Cybersecurity Services Contract to Support Air Force, DOD
Maximus will provide cybersecurity and cloud-based services to support innovation and operational readiness across the Department of Defense under a $77 million contract. The award from the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/HNCJ Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division covers a one-year base period of performance, with four one-year options plus an additional six-month extension […] More
by Arthur McMiler July 29, 2025, 9:25 am
Alex Whitworth/carahsoft.com
in Cloud, News
61 Carahsoft Technology Partners Advance FedRAMP Certification
Carahsoft Technology has revealed that 61 technology partners have advanced their Federal Risk Authorization Management Program cloud security certifications for 2025. Expanding Certified Cloud Offerings The government IT services provider said Wednesday its technology ecosystem now includes a total of 89 FedRAMP achievements, including 39 full FedRAMP authorizations, 26 FedRAMP in-process designations and 24 FedRAMP Ready […] More
by Miles Jamison July 24, 2025, 10:42 am
Bill Rowan / Splunk
in Cloud, News
Splunk Adds IPv6 Support to Various Cloud Offerings
Splunk has launched Internet Protocol version 6, or IPv6, support for various cloud offerings to better meet the requirements of U.S. government customers. Bill Rowan, vice president of public sector and a four-time Wash100 Award winner, announced in a blog post that the addition of IPv6 support will enable organizations to “embrace the future of […] More
by Elodie Collins July 21, 2025, 11:08 am
Heidi Kobylski
in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, News
INL Partners With Microsoft to Fast-Track Nuclear Licensing Process
Microsoft will provide its Azure cloud and artificial intelligence technologies for processing applications for nuclear permits and licenses under a partnership with the Idaho National Laboratory. Automated Document Generation Microsoft’s offering will be used to automate the generation of engineering and safety analysis documentation required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy […] More
by Arthur McMiler July 17, 2025, 5:06 am