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 […]
Carlyle to Acquire CNSI From Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners; CEO Todd Stottlemyer, Baird Managing Director John Song Quoted
Global investment firm Carlyle announced on Thursday that the company has agreed to acquire CNSI from Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the month, subject to customary closing conditions. “We are delighted about this opportunity to partner with Carlyle as we continue to execute exquisitely for […]
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 […]
Battelle President, CEO Lou Von Thaer Presented Sixth Wash100 Award By Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson
Lou Von Thaer, president and CEO of Battelle, was presented his 2021 Wash100 Award by Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson during a recent 4×24 membership dinner on Tuesday. This marks the third consecutive year and sixth time overall that Von Thaer has received a Wash100 Award. Executive Mosaic recognized Von Thaer with the most prestigious […]
BlueHalo CEO Jonathan Moneymaker Talks BlueHalo Effect, Mission Priorities At Baird’s 4th Annual Government & Defense Conference
BlueHalo CEO Jonathan Moneymaker spoke at Baird’s 2021 Government & Defense Conference on Wednesday to discuss BlueHalo’s “generationally important” core mission areas, recent growth metrics, development projections and notable technological advancements as the platform enters its third year and continues to deliver on its mission of transforming modern warfare. Moneymaker began his BlueHalo presentation with a look […]
NCI Secures Recompete to Continue Modernization of ULS System for FCC; CEO Paul Dillahay Quoted
NCI Information Systems announced on Thursday that the company has won a two-year, $14 million recompete contract from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to apply new technology solutions and agile methodologies to continue advancing the FCC’s Universal Licensing System (ULS) system. “Government agencies are facing enormous challenges such as outdated software and legacy systems. Modernization of […]
Gen. Paul Nakasone Highlights Need for Deeper Cross-Sector Collaboration Against Cyberthreats
Gen. Paul Nakasone, head of U.S. Cyber Command and a five-time Wash100 Award recipient, said the U.S. government should further strengthen partnerships with companies and academia amid evolving cyberthreats and strategic challenges facing the country, Nextgov reported Wednesday. Nakasone, who also serves as director of the National Security Agency, said NSA is advancing efforts to […]
Baird Managing Directors John Song, Jean Stack Host 2021 Government & Defense Conference Detailing M&A Market Insights
John Song, managing director for Baird and 2021 Wash100 Award recipient, opened the long-awaited 2021 Government & Defense Conference on Wednesday with a look into the company’s success over the past year since the company’s last conference, its growth and influence in the sector, which includes some of the biggest deals and acquisitions across the […]
Parsons President, CEO Carey Smith Discusses Growth Strategy, Company Culture During Baird’s 2021 Government & Defense Conference
Carey Smith, president and CEO of Parsons and three-time Wash100 Award winner, sat with Peter Arment, senior research analyst for Baird, during Wednesday’s 2021 Government & Defense Conference to provide a look into Parsons’ growth strategies, national security efforts and the influence that emerging technologies are having on business and the future of warfare. “First […]
Baird’s Jean Stack Moderates Fireside Chat With EverWatch CEO John Hillen During 2021 Government & Defense Conference
Baird Managing Director and a previous Wash100 Award recipient Jean Stack hosted a fireside chat during the company’s 2021 Government & Defense Conference on Wednesday featuring EverWatch CEO John Hillen. During the fireside chat, Jean Stack moderated a conversation with Hillen, also a former Wash100 Award winner, to discuss the latest news and initiatives from the EverWatch Corporation. Hillen […]
Air Force’s Software Development Teams Formalize Collaboration; Lauren Knausenberger Quoted
Two U.S. Air Force organizations have signed a memorandum to demonstrate support for one another in efforts to help the military develop software platforms. Kessel Run and Platform One formalized the software factories' collaborative work for the Department of Defense through the principles memo, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center said Tuesday. Both parties […]