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DoD’s AI Hub Seeks Industry Input on Business Process Automation
The Department of Defense wants industry to give its Joint Artificial Intelligence Center ideas for a project aimed at creating a model to automate and accelerate AI technology acquisition processes. Interested parties have until Oct. 9 to provide input.
Isotropic Systems-SES Team to Demo Satellite Antenna Tech for Air Force, Army
SES' government solutions business and Isotropic Systems will collaborate on a two-phase initiative to evaluate the potential of a multibeam satellite terminal for military connectivity under a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory and the Army Research Engineering Team.
in Contract Awards, NewsMetTel to Help Massachusetts’ Public Sector Manage Wireless Comms
MetTel has secured a contract to provide managed cellular network communications services to government agencies throughout Massachusetts. The company said Thursday it will serve as a wireless services provider to the state's public sector over a five-year contract period that includes potential renewals.
in M&A Activity, News, Wash100Executive Spotlight: John Vollmer, CEO of Amentum, Discusses DynCorp Acquisition
John Vollmer, chief executive officer with Amentum, and 2020 Wash100 Award recipient, spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding the company’s recent announcement of its planned acquisition of DynCorp. He addressed how the purchase would expand the combined company’s offerings, the expansive culture and the new markets that will come into play after they complete integration.Â
Report: Palantir Could Debut at Stock Market With Nearly $22B Valuation
Bankers expect the stock price for Palantir Technologies' trading debut will be $10 per share, implying a $22B market valuation for the Denver-based data analytics company, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
Reps. Will Hurd, Robin Kelly Aim to See National AI Strategy Resolution
Reps. Will Hurd, two-time Wash100 Award recipient, and Robin Kelly aim to see a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy resolution, which was passed this year, possibly during Congress’ upcoming “lame duck†session, FedScoop reported Friday. With the acceptance of the National AI Strategy resolution, the legislation would provide a framework for debating AI specifics, as the U.S. battles China to become the world leader in emerging technology.
in Executive Moves, NewsBill Beard Promoted to Corporate Operations & Strategy SVP at Vertex Aerospace
Bill Beard, former interim senior vice president of corporate business operations and development at Vertex Aerospace, has been promoted to SVP of corporate operations and strategy.
Carahsoft, GitLab Partner to Offer Agencies DevSecOps Platform via AWS Marketplace
Carahsoft Technology has agreed to offer GitLab's suite of DevSecOps tools to government organizations through Amazon Web Services' cloud marketplace and helped launch a product and training package as part of the partnership
in NewsQTS Receives EPA Recognition for Energy Procurement Approach
QTS Realty Trust has won a Direct Project Engagement award from the Environmental Protection Agency for the data center services provider's practice of sourcing renewable electricity to power its operations.
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MicroTech Books $65M Ginnie Mae IT Support Task Order
MicroTech has received a $65M task order to update information technology systems and software applications for the Government National Mortgage Association. The company said Thursday it will help Ginnie Mae review functionality, data collection and interface requirements to support the modernization of the federal corporation's mortgage-backed securities management platform.
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Air Force Taps Battelle for Hypersonic Materials Production Services
Battelle has won a potential seven-year, $46.3M contract to help the U.S. Air Force develop a materials engineering concept and support the manufacture of technologies that can withstand extreme hypersonic environments.