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in Industry News, News
Nightwing Earns CMMI Level 3 Appraisal for Government, Intelligence Services
Nightwing has achieved a Level 3 appraisal under ISACA’s Capability Maturity Model Integration, or CMMI, for its government and intelligence services. What Does a CMMI Level 3 Appraisal Mean? CMMI Level 3 rating indicates that organizational processes are proactively defined, standardized and tailored to drive consistent performance across projects, the Dulles, Virginia-based company said Tuesday. […] More
by Elodie Collins January 21, 2026, 8:08 am
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in Digital Modernization, News
Carahsoft to Distribute HCLTech Platforms for US Government Digital Modernization
Carahsoft Technology will serve as HCLTech’s public sector distributor under a new agreement designed to broaden U.S. government access to artificial intelligence-enabled platforms, cloud modernization services and cybersecurity capabilities. The arrangement, announced following the launch of HCLTech’s public sector-focused subsidiary, gives federal, state, local and education agencies a new pathway to procure the company’s technologies, […] More
by Kristen Smith January 21, 2026, 7:47 am
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in Healthcare IT, News
Carahsoft Survey Identifies New Priorities in Healthcare EHR Modernization
A recent survey by Carahsoft Technology, in partnership with CHIME, has found that nearly all healthcare organizations across the United States have deployed electronic health record, or EHR, systems and almost half of them are exploring opportunities to optimize EHR performance. Tim Boltz, sales director at Carahsoft, discussed the survey findings in a blog post […] More
by Elodie Collins January 21, 2026, 5:55 am
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in Contract Awards, News
HII Wins Spot on $25.4B ATSP V Microelectronics Contract
HII has been selected to compete for task orders under the Defense Microelectronics Activity’s Advanced Technology Support Program V, a potential 10-year, $25.4 billion multiple-award contract aimed at addressing electronics and software challenges across the Department of War and other federal agencies. HII said Monday that its mission technologies division is among those eligible to […] More
by Kristen Smith January 21, 2026, 5:03 am
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in Cybersecurity, News
MITRE Unveils Embedded Systems Threat Matrix
MITRE has launched the Embedded Systems Threat Matrix, or ESTM, a cybersecurity framework created in partnership with the U.S. Air Force’s Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems, or CROWS. Save your seat for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21 to gain insights into federal cybersecurity challenges and initiatives, as well as zero […] More
by Miles Jamison January 21, 2026, 4:36 am
in Industry News, News
Top GovCon Recruiters to Watch in 2026
As federal contractors navigate workforce disruption driven by artificial intelligence adoption, acquisition reform, program uncertainty and an aging talent base, executive recruiting has become a strategic differentiator rather than a transactional service. Demand for leaders who understand federal missions, compliance realities and evolving technology stacks continues to outpace supply, particularly at the board and C-suite […] More
by Isaac Martin January 21, 2026, 12:00 am
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in Intelligence, News, Technology
Kpler Unveils Model Context Protocol for Maritime Intelligence, Analytics
Kpler has introduced a new model context protocol capability designed to give government and defense users faster access to maritime intelligence and analytics. According to a video the company shared with ExecutiveBiz, the technology, known as Kpler MCP, allows analysts to generate structured insights, dashboards and trend analyses through natural language queries—eliminating the need for […] More
by Kristen Smith January 20, 2026, 10:18 am
Clif Basnight
in Artificial Intelligence, News
Ultra I&C Executive Outlines Role of Hyperconnectivity in Future Warfare
Clif Basnight, vice president of strategic technologies at Ultra Intelligence & Communications, has outlined why hyperconnectivity is becoming central to future warfare. Register for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 18 to explore how AI, machine learning and automation are transforming government and military operations. In an article published Thursday, Basnight described a […] More
by Miles Jamison January 20, 2026, 9:43 am
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in Executive Moves, News
Excella Appoints Luanne Pavco to Board of Directors to Support Growth Strategy
Luanne Pavco has been named to the board of directors of Excella, where she will provide strategic guidance as the company pursues continued growth and modernization, according to a press release sent to ExecutiveBiz. “I look forward to advising on the strategy to grow both top line and bottom-line results while retaining and growing the talent that […] More
by Miles Jamison January 20, 2026, 8:46 am
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in Contract Awards, Department of War, News
Parallel Wireless Secures Spot on $151B MDA SHIELD Contract
Parallel Wireless has won a position on the Missile Defense Agency’s potential 10-year, $151 billion Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense, or SHIELD, contract. The SHIELD contract represents a major investment in defense research, development and innovation. Join the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Defense R&D Summit on Jan. 29, and listen to government and industry […] More
by Jane Edwards January 20, 2026, 6:50 am
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in Department of War, M&A Activity, News
EXPANSIA Merging With JHNA, CTSi to Form New Defense Tech Platform
Government technology services firm EXPANSIA is merging with John H. Northrop & Associates, or JHNA, and Coherent Technical Services Inc., or CTSi, to establish a new defense technology platform focused on delivering mission-critical technologies and engineering support to U.S. military services and agencies within the Department of War. The combination follows the acquisition of the […] More
by Jane Edwards January 20, 2026, 6:17 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, News
Carahsoft, Panopto Team Up to Deliver AI Video Learning to Government Agencies
Carahsoft Technology has added another capability to its growing public sector ecosystem through a new strategic partnership with Panopto, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-headquartered visual and auditory learning technology company. What Does the Carahsoft-Panopto Partnership Deliver? Carahsoft said Thursday that it will serve as the Master Government Aggregator for Panopto’s artificial intelligence-powered video learning platform, making the […] More
by Elodie Collins January 20, 2026, 5:10 am