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  • DOD's Leslie Beavers Accepts 2024 Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson
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    DOD’s Leslie Beavers Accepts 2024 Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson

    u003Cpu003Eu003Cspanu003EPrincipal Deputy Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense u003C/spanu003Eu003Ca href=”https://www.defense.gov/About/Biographies/Biography/Article/3391664/principal-deputy-chief-information-officer/” target=”_blank”u003Eu003Cspanu003Eu003Cuu003ELeslie Beaversu003C/uu003Eu003C/spanu003Eu003C/au003Eu003Cspanu003E was presented with her 2024 u003C/spanu003Eu003Ca href=”http://wash100.com” target=”_blank”u003Eu003Cspanu003Eu003Cuu003EWash100 Awardu003C/uu003Eu003C/spanu003Eu003C/au003Eu003Cspanu003E on stage at the Potomac Officers Club’s 5th Annual CIO Summit by u003C/spanu003Eu003Ca href=”http://executivemosaic.com” target=”_blank”u003Eu003Cspanu003Eu003Cuu003EExecutive Mosaicu003C/uu003Eu003C/spanu003Eu003C/au003Eu003Cspanu003E CEO u003C/spanu003Eu003Ca href=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimgarrettson/” target=”_blank”u003Eu003Cspanu003Eu003Cuu003EJim Garrettsonu003C/uu003Eu003C/spanu003Eu003C/au003Eu003Cspanu003E last week.u003C/spanu003Eu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Cspanu003EOf Beavers, Garrettson said: “She has played a pivotal role in the DOD’s customer and user experience initiatives, and she’s well-known for being a changemaker in the department. We’re thrilled to welcome Leslie into the 2024 Wash100 Class for her first year of recognition.”u003C/spanu003Eu003C/pu003E More

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    Ecrio, Intel Partner to Enable Mission Critical Communications for Private 5G

    u003Cpu003ECommunication software provider u003Ca href=”https://www.ecrio.com/products/” target=”_blank”u003EEcriou003C/au003E has entered into a strategic partnership with semiconductor manufacturer u003Ca href=”https://executivebiz.com/?s=Intel&category=&tag=” target=”_blank”u003EIntelu003C/au003E to enable mission-critical connectivity and communication use cases for u003Ca href=”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/empowering-mission-critical-communication-ecrio-intel-join-forces-z5zie/” target=”_blank”u003Eprivate 5G networksu003C/au003E.u003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Ciu003EJoin the Potomac Officers Club's u003C/iu003Eu003Ca href=”https://events.executivemosaic.com/poc/noemie/poc-2024-5g-forum/” target=”_blank”u003Eu003Ciu003E2024 5G Forumu003C/iu003Eu003C/au003Eu003Ciu003E on May 22 to learn about how the responsible implementation of 5G plays a critical role in building a more secure and connected future for the U.S. u003C/iu003Eu003Ca href=”https://potomacofficersclub.com/register/?event=7018X000001WaOdQAK&src=noemie” target=”_blank”u003Eu003Ciu003ERegister here!u003C/iu003Eu003C/au003Eu003C/pu003E More

  • Lynk to Provide Government Agencies Sat2phone Services via $900M DISA Contract
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    Lynk to Provide Government Agencies Sat2phone Services via $900M DISA Contract

    u003Cpu003Eu003Ca href=”https://lynk.world/” target=”_blank”u003ELynk Globalu003C/au003E will make it possible for various government agencies like the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to u003Ca href=”https://lynk.world/news/lynk-announces-sat2phone-contract-with-u-s-government/” target=”_blank”u003Eacquire satellite-direct-to-standard-phone servicesu003C/au003E under a $900 million multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity u003Ca href=”https://www.govconwire.com/2023/10/disa-adds-4-contractors-to-proliferated-leo-satellite-based-services-program/” target=”_blank”u003Econtract with the Defense Information Systems Agencyu003C/au003E. Lynk said Wednesday that the contract covers a variety of sat2phone services like weather and information broadcasting, emergency cell alerts and SMS text messaging.u003C/pu003E More

  • Hitachi Vantara Federal Intelligence Platform Now Available on DOD Digital Marketplace; Pragyansmita Nayak Quoted
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    Hitachi Vantara Federal Intelligence Platform Now Available on DOD Digital Marketplace; Pragyansmita Nayak Quoted

    u003Cpu003Eu003Ca href=”https://executivebiz.com/?s=Hitachi+Vantara” target=”_blank”u003Eu003Cspanu003Eu003Cuu003EHitachi Vantara Federalu003C/uu003Eu003C/spanu003Eu003C/au003Eu003Cspanu003E's data intelligence platform is now available via a Department of Defense digital marketplace that facilitates the adoption and procurement of artificial intelligence, machine learning and other emerging technologies within the DOD. The u003C/spanu003Eu003Ca href=”https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240424226926/en/Hitachi-Vantara-Federal-Deemed-%E2%80%9CAwardable%E2%80%9D-in-the-Department-of-Defense-Tradewind-Solutions-Marketplace” target=”_blank”u003Eu003Cspanu003Eu003Cuu003EPentaho+u003C/uu003Eu003C/spanu003Eu003C/au003Eu003Cspanu003E platform earned an "Awardable" rating on the Tradewind Solutions Marketplace, following competitive processes aligned with federal requirements, the data management and analytics firm said Wednesday.u003C/spanu003Eu003C/pu003E More

  • Efforts to Strengthen DIB, Equip US Military Lead DOD Acquisition Chief William LaPlante to 3rd Wash100 Win
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    Efforts to Strengthen DIB, Equip US Military Lead DOD Acquisition Chief William LaPlante to 3rd Wash100 Win

    Executive Mosaic is pleased to announce the selection of Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante to the 2024 class of the Wash100 Awards. As the Department of Defense's acquisition chief, LaPlante has worked to make sure that the U.S. military possesses the capabilities it needs to protect national security interests and that the U.S. defense industry is in a position to provide them. For these efforts, LaPlante is being honored with the Wash100 award this year, which marks his third straight win and third overall.

    The Popular Vote Competition of the 2024 Wash100 Award runs through April 30, 2024. Click here to vote for William LaPlante as one of your favorite GovCon industry leaders!

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  • Matt Desch: A Decade of Leadership, Success, and Innovation
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    Matt Desch: A Decade of Leadership, Success, and Innovation

    Matt Desch bagged his 10th Wash100 award in 2024. For a decade, he has propelled telecommunications, satellite, and technology industries and shaped the government contracting landscape into a future-forward domain for citizens, leaders, and the next generation.   Learn more about Matt Desch and his decade-long journey to becoming one of the foremost leaders in […] More

  • Kathleen Hicks wins Wash100 award
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    Kathleen Hicks: Deputy Secretary of Defense Wins 4th Wash100 Award

    Dr. Kathleen Hicks is the Deputy Secretary of Defense for the Department of Defense. She is responsible for the department’s daily operations, such as managing the DoD budget and carrying out the missions of the Secretary of Defense.    Kathleen Hicks is a four-time Wash100 Award winner, getting recognized consistently since 2021. Get to know […] More

  • ManTech to Digitally Transform App Suite Under $166M DHA Contract; Stephen Deitz Quoted
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    ManTech to Digitally Transform App Suite Under $166M DHA Contract; Stephen Deitz Quoted

    The Defense Health Agency has awarded ManTech a five-year, $166 million contract to conduct cloud migration and other technical support for an information technology program management office at the agency.

    IT strategies will be a topic of conversation at the Potomac Officers Club's upcoming 5th Annual CIO Summit on April 17. You don't have to be a CIO to participate, so if your work involves IT and you're in GovCon, it's a must-attend event. Register here!

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  • An image showing artificial intelligence with the text “AI Leaders: Executives Revolutionizing the Artificial Intelligence Realm in 2024” over it
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    AI Leaders: Executives Revolutionizing the Artificial Intelligence Realm in 2024

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) has changed the game in the government contracting industry. Thanks to AI leaders, advancements such as automation, deep learning, natural language processing, and data-driven decision-making have given agencies a more human-like approach in their domains.    Who are the seasoned executives who have committed to transforming the AI field across public and […] More

  • Former DCMA Director David Bassett to Advise Latent AI Board
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    Former DCMA Director David Bassett to Advise Latent AI Board

    David Bassett, who has over 35 years of service in the Department of Defense and is the former director of the Defense Contract Management Agency, has been appointed strategic adviser to the board of Latent AI. In a statement Thursday, company CEO and co-founder Jags Kandasamy said Bassett will help improve services to “provide an unfair advantage to our warfighters in the era of strategic competition.”

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  • Blockchain Cybersecurity Technology Provider Eyris to Receive Pre-Seed Funding From Incubator Red Cell Partners
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    Blockchain Cybersecurity Technology Provider Eyris to Receive Pre-Seed Funding From Incubator Red Cell Partners

    Incubation firm Red Cell Partners is providing cybersecurity technology developer Eyris $3 million in pre-seed funding meant to allow the company to start a Department of Defense pilot program and offer services to other federal agencies. Eyris offers blockchain-based security and ransomware mitigation products that are cloud- and encryption-agnostic and work to integrate with various existing applications, Red Cell said Wednesday.

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