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Alex Whitworth/carahsoft.com
in Cybersecurity, News
Carahsoft to Distribute Trout Software’s Zero Trust Security for Legacy OT Systems
Trout Software has partnered with Carahsoft Technology to make the Trout Access Gate on-premise, plug-and-play appliance available to public sector customers seeking to secure legacy industrial systems using a zero trust approach. Carahsoft said Tuesday it will serve as Trout Software’s Master Government Aggregator, offering the cybersecurity product through its reseller partners and contract vehicles […] More
by Kristen Smith February 9, 2026, 11:05 am
Photo: John Epperly/LinkedIn
in Executive Moves, News
John Epperly Named DirectViz Solutions CEO
IT services provider DirectViz Solutions has appointed John Epperly, most recently chief operating officer, as CEO. In a LinkedIn post announcing the appointment, DVS said Epperly will be responsible for sustaining operational execution, strengthening partnerships with customers and driving the company’s strategic growth priorities. The appointment is part of a planned leadership transition intended to […] More
by Jane Edwards February 9, 2026, 6:49 am
Photo: Samantha Hamilton / LinkedIn
in Artificial Intelligence, Executive Moves, News
Samantha Hamilton Joins Heven AeroTech as VP of Artificial Intelligence
Heven AeroTech has appointed technology leader Samantha Hamilton as vice president of artificial intelligence. The latest appointment at Heven AeroTech reflects continued leadership movement as AI adoption expands across the federal and defense landscape. Industry developments like this are expected to remain a key area of interest for GovCon stakeholders. The Potomac Officers Club will […] More
by Jane Edwards February 9, 2026, 6:25 am
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in News, Technology
Booz Allen’s Steve Escaravage on Defense Tech Trends Driving the Future Battlefield
Steve Escaravage, president of Booz Allen Hamilton’s defense technology group and a 2026 Wash100 awardee, said the character of warfare is changing rapidly as the U.S. military integrates artificial intelligence, autonomy, electronic warfare and other new technologies into operations. What Did Steve Escaravage Say About Electronic Warfare, Drones & AI? In an interview published on […] More
by Jane Edwards February 9, 2026, 5:36 am
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in Executive Spotlights, News
Trellix’s Bobby New Still Loves Fighting Advanced Threats 30 Years Into GovCon Career
Bobby New, Trellix SVP for global presales solutions engineering, relishes working on tough issues that truly matter New is embarking on a major initiative at Trellix: ensuring its AI security platform is aligned with global, federal and commercial mission needs He sat down with ExecutiveBiz to talk cybersecurity, how Trellix approaches teaming, and the most […] More
by Pat Host February 9, 2026, 2:39 am
Archintel Property
in Cybersecurity, Digital Modernization, News
Leidos, RegScale Partner to Automate Cyber Compliance for Federal Agencies
Leidos and RegScale have joined forces to secure the federal enterprise, integrating Leidos’ UpHold Armor with RegScale’s Continuous Controls Monitoring platform to strengthen cybersecurity and streamline compliance processes for the U.S. Air Force and other federal agencies. Leidos said Thursday that the integration is designed to reduce the manual workload associated with authorization and risk […] More
by Kristen Smith February 6, 2026, 11:12 am
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in Contract Awards, News
KBR Lands $77M Space Force Task Order for Digital Engineering, Communications Support
KBR announced Thursday that it has received a three-year, $77 million firm-fixed-price task order from the U.S. Space Force to support decision support and headquarters analysis efforts tied to Air Force Research Laboratory modernization priorities. Sign up now to join top tech leaders at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Digital Transformation Summit on April 22 to […] More
by Miles Jamison February 6, 2026, 10:55 am
Susanne Hake / Maxar Intelligence
in Artificial Intelligence, Contract Awards, News
Vantor Secures NGA Luno B Contract for AI-Based Change Detection Capabilities
Vantor has secured a National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency contract under the Luno B program to provide NGA with artificial intelligence-based change detection insights to support the agency’s mapping and intelligence missions worldwide. As federal agencies continue to expand their use of AI, companies such as Vantor are developing tools designed to support geospatial intelligence and other […] More
by Jane Edwards February 6, 2026, 10:37 am
Kyle Tuberson
in Cybersecurity, News
ICF Secures CMMC Level 2 Certification
ICF has secured Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2, marking compliance with federal requirements for protecting sensitive government information across defense and civilian agency programs. As cyber threats intensify, the DOW’s CMMC program plays a critical role in protecting sensitive information. Explore more key initiatives shaping cybersecurity at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Cyber Summit on […] More
by Miles Jamison February 6, 2026, 10:31 am
Randy Fields
in Artificial Intelligence, Executive Spotlights, News
Ultra I&C CTO Randy Fields: Why MCP Could Be the ‘Connective Tissue’ for Defense AI
Randy Fields has seen defense technology from both sides of the mission. A Navy veteran who first served as an enlisted cryptologic technician and later returned as a reserve officer, Fields says that operational feedback, not just new features, is what drives better outcomes for the warfighter. Before joining Ultra I&C as chief technology officer and […] More
by Charles Lyons-Burt February 6, 2026, 12:00 am
Photo: Geoffrey Schaefer/LinkedIn
in Artificial Intelligence, News
Leidos Teams Up With Trustible to Automate AI Governance
Leidos has launched a joint initiative with Trustible to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption by automating AI governance processes while maintaining oversight and accountability. Trustible said Wednesday that, under the collaboration, it will combine its automated AI governance platform with Leidos’ experience building and deploying agentic capabilities for national security and government missions. Hear about new […] More
by Elodie Collins February 5, 2026, 10:06 am
Photo: Hitachi Vantara Federal
in Artificial Intelligence, News
Hitachi Vantara Federal’s Majed Saadi on 5 Tech Predictions Shaping AI Adoption in 2026
Majed Saadi, chief technology officer at Hitachi Vantara Federal, said federal agencies in 2026 are moving beyond artificial intelligence experimentation and focusing on practical, mission-aligned execution. As agencies continue to advance AI initiatives, discussions around data, infrastructure and governance are increasingly shaping the broader federal technology landscape. Those conversations will continue across government and industry […] More
by Jane Edwards February 5, 2026, 9:38 am