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ARMA, Carahsoft to Enhance Federal Records Management

ARMA International, a membership organization for professionals who manage and govern information, has partnered with information technology services provider Carahsoft Technology to bring enhanced information management to the public sector. The Carahsoft said Thursday the collaboration also aims to provide those involved in federal records management access to valuable resources they need. Enhancing Information Management ARMA International […] More

by Miles Jamison January 24, 2025, 11:24 am
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BlackSky Nears Launch of Gen-3 Satellite

BlackSky Technology, a real-time, space-based intelligence company, has dispatched its inaugural Gen-3 satellite to launch provider Rocket Lab. The Herndon, Virginia-based company said Thursday the satellite is set to be launched from the Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, in February. BlackSky Gen-3 Constellation The remote sensing company aims to provide its customers […] More

by Miles Jamison January 24, 2025, 11:14 am
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Leidos Wins $2.6B Follow-On TSA Contract for Checkpoint Equipment Sustainment

Leidos has won a potential eight-year, $2.6 billion follow-on contract from the Transportation Security Administration for integrated logistics support to help maintain 12,000 units of transportation security equipment, or TSE, deployed at over 430 airports in the U.S. and its territories. “As air travel volume continues to grow, ensuring fast and frictionless TSA checkpoints will […] More

by Jane Edwards January 24, 2025, 11:00 am
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Oracle Launches Tools to Accelerate CMMC Compliance

Oracle has introduced the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Core Landing Zone automation template along with documentation specific to the Department of Defense Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program to help contractors more easily comply with program requirements when using Oracle Cloud. The company said Thursday that the tools streamline the compliance process for small and medium-sized businesses by […] More

by Kacey Roberts January 24, 2025, 10:56 am
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Jacobs Books Spot on $249M USACE Japan Contract for Architecture & Engineering Services

Jacobs has been awarded a spot on multiple-award task order contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide architecture and engineering services for its Japan District. USACE Architecture and Engineering Services Contract Details The Dallas, Texas-based company said the contract, which has a total aggregate capacity of $249 million, covers construction, sustainment, restoration […] More

by Miles Jamison January 24, 2025, 10:55 am
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Vishal Rao Appointed CEO of Trellix

Vishal Rao has been selected as the next CEO of Trellix, a company specializing in artificial intelligence-powered cybersecurity platforms. The San Jose, California-based company said Wednesday Rao, who also serves as CEO of STG portfolio company Skyhigh Security, will spearhead the company’s global market share. The industry veteran will leverage his extensive leadership experience and deep understanding of […] More

by Miles Jamison January 24, 2025, 10:22 am
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Parsons Signs CRADA With Army for AI Modernization Program

Parsons has partnered with the U.S. Army’s C5ISR Center through a cooperative research and development agreement to advance Project Linchpin, a program focused on delivering trusted artificial intelligence capabilities across the Army enterprise. As part of the CRADA, the company said Wednesday it will analyze datasets, models and deployment scenarios to identify optimal metrics, specifications and […] More

by Kacey Roberts January 23, 2025, 11:42 am
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NASA Awards Glenn Research Center Logistics Contract to Albuquerque-Based Small Business

NASA has awarded the Glenn Logistics and Metrology contract to Apache Innovations JV. Under the cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, the Albuquerque, New Mexico-based small business will provide logistics support to the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, NASA said Wednesday. The GLAM program is potentially worth $72.3 million with a period of performance of about five years, including […] More

by Elodie Collins January 23, 2025, 11:38 am
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Viasat Shakes Up Senior Executive Team as Guru Gowrappan Departs

Craig Miller and Girish Chandran have assumed new responsibilities at Viasat as part of the company’s ongoing restructuring for long-term growth. The global communications provider said Wednesday that Miller, former president of global space networks, will now serve as senior vice president for strategic initiatives while Chandran, current chief technology officer, will also sit as […] More

by Elodie Collins January 23, 2025, 11:34 am
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Inaugural interos.ai Report Highlights Critical Risks to Global Supply Chains

An annual report from interos.ai, an artificial intelligence risk intelligence company, predicts that geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe, the Red Sea and the South China Sea could lead to economic damages worth up to $1 trillion. In a Jan. 14 news release, the company said its data shows that over 481 companies in the S&P 500 index, especially those in […] More

by Jane Edwards January 23, 2025, 11:31 am
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GCS Geospatial Develops 3D Analytics Tools for NGA Research Effort

GCS Geospatial, in partnership with point cloud data management software developer Hobu, has delivered 3D analytics tools to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency under the Boosting Innovative GEOINT Research Broad Agency Announcement, or BIG-R BAA, program. Tools for Complex Geographic Data GCS Geospatial said that its work on the program covered BIG-R BAA Topic 10, “Advanced […] More

by Jerry Petersen January 23, 2025, 11:27 am
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Rob Joyce Joins BlueVoyant Board as Independent Director

New York-based BlueVoyant has appointed Rob Joyce, former cybersecurity director at the National Security Agency, as an independent director on its board. In a statement Wednesday, Joyce said, “BlueVoyant is at the forefront of delivering holistic cyber defense and enhancing threat illumination. I am excited to join the BlueVoyant board to help organizations improve their cyber defenses using […] More

by Kacey Roberts January 23, 2025, 10:51 am