Year: 2021

Army Futures Command Chief Gen. John Murray Retires

Gen. John Murray, head of Army Futures Command and a two-time Wash100 Award recipient, is retiring after nearly four decades of military service, the service reported Monday. He became the first commanding general of AFC in 2018 and spearheaded efforts to gather and apply insights from academic researchers, tech industry innovators and other experts to […]

SAIC Reports 4.4% Revenue Jump in Q3 FY 2022; CEO Nazzic Keene Quoted

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) announced its third quarter results for the company’s 2022 fiscal year on Monday. The company has reported that it increased its overall revenue to $1.9 billion, which represents a 4.4 percent revenue growth and includes 2.1 percent growth as well after excluding acquired revenues.  “Our strong results and sustained growth […]

Lloyd Austin: US Seeks to Address China Challenge Through Integrated Deterrence

Lloyd Austin, secretary of the Department of Defense and a 2021 Wash100 Award winner, said China is a “pacing challenge” for the U.S. military and the U.S. aims to counter that challenge through integrated deterrence or defense strategy that includes the elements of partnership and innovation, DOD News reported Saturday. "First, we're building on a […]

Leidos Chairman, CEO Roger Krone Recognized as COVID-19 Response Leader

Leidos Chairman and CEO Roger Krone, the only eight-time winner of the Wash100 Award, was recognized with Washington Business Journal’s COVID-19 Response Leader Award on Thursday for his leadership during the recent pandemic as well as the creation of the company’s Million Dollar “Move the Needle” Sweepstakes that launched back in July 2021. During an […]

Carlyle to Buy CNSI from Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners; Frank Finelli Quoted

The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire healthcare technology company CNSI from Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners in a transaction expected to close in December 2021. As part of the acquisition, Wash100 Award recipient Todd Stottlemyer, CEO of CNSI, will continue to lead the company, Carlyle said Thursday. "We are quite excited to […]

DOD Opens University-Affiliated Intell & Security Research Lab: Kathleen Hicks Quoted

The Department of Defense and University of Maryland held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for a new center that was established to conduct studies in artificial intelligence, advanced computing and other technology areas. The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) at College Park is among the 14 university-affiliated research centers that DOD sponsors. Kathleen […]

Ramzi Musallam: Veritas Capital to Buy Finalsite from Bridge Growth Partners

A Veritas Capital affiliate has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Finalsite, a digital communications software company for schools and universities, from Bridge Growth Partners. Currently, the Glastonbury, Connecticut-based software-as-a-service company serves more than 8,000 customers in the education communications market with its comprehensive “digital campus,” which features capabilities including virtual tours, live-streamed events, parent communications, online […]

Dr. Rod Fontecilla Named Chief Innovation Officer for Guidehouse; CEO Scott McIntyre Quoted

Guidehouse announced on Tuesday that the company has announced Dr. Rod Fontecilla, formerly of Dovel Technologies, has been named the chief innovation officer for the company to oversee the strategic innovation framework and drive innovation initiatives as a part of the organization’s overall growth strategy.  "I am thrilled to lead Guidehouse's next chapter of innovation […]

George Mason University Center for Government Contracting Appoints New Research Staff; GovCon Expert Jerry McGinn Quoted

The George Mason University School of Business has appointed new researchers to support ongoing and future projects for the Center for Government Contracting, GMU announced on Tuesday.  The list of new researchers includes the Hon. Emily Murphy, former GSA administrator and three-time Wash100 Award recipient, Benjamin McMartin and Richard Beutel as well as fellows David Peeler and Dolores […]

Stacey Dixon: Intelligence Community to Unveil Science and Tech Strategy

Stacey Dixon, principal deputy director of national intelligence and a two-time Wash100 Award winner, said the intelligence community is set to release a science and technology strategy that could be used by industry and academia as a roadmap for developing tech capabilities that IC needs. The IC science and tech strategy will help “articulate some […]

John Song, Jean Stack Host Baird’s 2021 Government & Defense Conference Featuring Wash100 Winners Carey Smith, Doug Wagoner, Teresa Carlson, Tiffanny Gates & More

Baird hosted its fourth annual Government & Defense Conference on Wednesday to bring together the members of the government contracting (GovCon) sector, the federal government and industry to discuss the key industry trends and market outlook from the elite leaders across the federal landscape.  The conference was held as an in-person conference with an estimated […]