OSTP Launches New Website, Report on Quantum Info Science; Michael Kratsios Quoted
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has unveiled a new website and a report that identifies priority areas that require continued research to advance quantum information science. “With the launch of Quantum.gov, the White House has created an online home for the National Quantum Coordination Office (NQCO) and a new digital hub for the […]
Katie Arrington, CISO for DoD’s Acquisition Office, Receives First Wash100 Award for Leading CMMC Initiative
Executive Mosaic founder and CEO Jim Garrettson presented Katie Arrington, chief information security officer (CISO) for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (OUSDA) for the Department of Defense (DoD), her first Wash100 Award for pivotal her role in the DoD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) initiative. During Potomac Officers Club’s CMMC […]
Lt. Gen. David Thompson Assumes Vice Chief Role at Space Force
Lt. Gen. David Thompson has taken up his new role as the U.S. Space Force's vice chief of space operations, giving him the responsibility of supporting USSF's operational readiness. Thompson, formerly vice commander of Air Force Space Command, will focus on establishing USSF's Pentagon headquarters and a new Space Warfighting Integration Center (SWIC) alongside Gen. […]
Mark Esper: US Must Expand Fleet by 2045 to Retain Naval Dominance
Mark Esper, secretary of the Department of Defense (DoD) and a 2020 Wash100 Award recipient, has said the U.S. Navy must launch fleet expansion efforts to ensure American military dominance against China. Esper told attendees at a Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments event that the U.S. needs to expand its fleet to over 355 […]
Bruce Jette, James Geurts, Will Roper Talk Post-Pandemic Changes in Military Ops
Leaders from the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force have said that their respective service branches need to implement changes in force operations, supply chain management and workforce settings following the COVID-19 pandemic. Bruce Jette, assistant Army secretary for acquisition, logistics and technology and a 2020 Wash100 Award recipient, told National Defense Magazine in an […]
Three Lawmakers Suggest Ways for Federal Gov’t to Advance AI Development
Reps. Will Hurd, R-Texas, Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and Jerry McNerney, D-Calif., said they believe the federal government will play a key role in pushing the development of artificial intelligence by ensuring access to data and education, Nextgov reported Tuesday. “Let’s also make sure that whenever the federal government is doing research and has data, that that […]
CNSI Names Gaurav Maini as SVP, Managing Director; Todd Stottlemyer Quoted
CNSI has appointed Gaurav Maini as senior vice president and managing director for CNSI’s operations in Chennai, India, the company reported on Monday. Maini will lead a team responsible for delivering innovative, secure, high-performance and scalable technology products in support of CNSI’s clients. “We are thrilled to have Gaurav on the CNSI team,” said Todd […]
Senate Confirms LTG Michael Groen as JAIC Director
The U.S. Senate has confirmed LTG Michael Groen to be the new director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), the Department of Defense’s (DoD) division for developing and advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, FedScoop reported on Monday. With Groen’s recent confirmation, he has also been promoted to major general. In his new role, Groen […]
Kevin Fahey on DoD’s New Software Development, Acquisition Policy
Kevin Fahey, assistant secretary of defense for acquisition, said a new policy that seeks to guide services’ software development and acquisition efforts was finalized and signed by Hon. Ellen Lord, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment and a 2020 Wash100 Award winner, Inside Defense reported Friday. “Just this week, Ms. Lord signed out the final version […]
CGI Federal President Tim Hurlebaus Receives Third Wash100 Award for Company Growth, Expanding Tech
Tim Hurlebaus, president of CGI Federal, was presented his third Wash100 Award on Friday for closing valuable acquisitions, securing contract awards and growing CGI’s tech offerings, which have continued to expand the company’s influence in the industry. Previously, Hurlebaus received the award in 2016, and then again in 2019 for leading CGI Federal and serving […]
CISA Launches Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020; Christopher Krebs Quoted
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has commenced this year's month-long campaign to promote cybersecurity awareness across the U.S. The 17th annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month will focus on what Americans can do themselves to protect their personal cyber presence, CISA said Thursday. “This year, we’ve seen a major, and likely permanent, shift in […]
Intel Federal Wins DoD Contract Under SHIP Program; Jim Brinker Quoted
The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Intel Federal the second phase of its State-of-the-Art Heterogeneous Integration Prototype (SHIP) program that will enable federal agencies to access Intel’s state-of-the-art semiconductor packaging capabilities in Arizona and Oregon, the company reported on Thursday. “The SHIP program will enable the Department of Defense to take advantage of Intel’s […]
Former ODNI Principal Executive Andrew Hallman Receives First Wash100 Award
On Thursday, Executive Mosaic founder and CEO Jim Garrettson presented Andrew Hallman, former principal executive for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) his first Wash100 Award as a part of the 2020 class. Hallman received his 2020 Wash100 Award for developing new security initiatives and outlining how cybersecurity can be integrated into […]
Veritas Capital Completes $5B Acquisition of DXC’s HHS Business; Mike Salvino, Ramzi Musallam Quoted
DXC Technology has completed the sale of its State and Local Health and Human Services business to Veritas Capital for $5 billion to form Gainwell Technologies, DXC reported on Thursday. “I am very pleased that we have delivered on our plan in completing this transaction, which strengthens our balance sheet and allows us to bring […]
PSC Announces Approval of FY21 Continuing Resolution; David Berteau Quoted
The Professional Services Council (PSC) has announced its approval for the recent passage of FY21 Continuing Resolution by the U.S. Senate, PSC reported on Wednesday. The Council has also urged President Trump to sign the “Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act,” which would fund the government through Dec. 11th, 2020. “We thank the […]