Space Force Tests Satellite Network Resiliency Via Simulated Training Exercise; Kathleen Hicks Quoted
The U.S. Space Force has started conducting a war game called Space Flag at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado to test the resiliency of satellite networks to threats posed by near-peer competitors such as Russia and China, Reuters reported Monday. Kathleen Hicks, deputy secretary at the Department of Defense and a 2021 Wash100 Award […]
Frank Kendall: Two New Unmanned Aircraft Among His Top Priorities for Air Force
Frank Kendall, secretary of the Air Force and a three-time Wash100 Award winner, said he has top seven priorities aimed at giving the service branch deployable capabilities against near-peer competitors such as Russia and China and these include a new unmanned fighter jet and an unmanned bomber escort, Air Force Magazine reported Thursday. Kendall said […]
Kathleen Hicks: DOD Creates Chief Digital and AI Officer Position
Kathleen Hicks, deputy secretary at the Department of Defense and a 2021 Wash100 Award recipient, has issued a memorandum announcing the creation of a new position to oversee DOD’s artificial intelligence, data and digital initiatives. DOD expects the office of the chief digital and AI officer (CDAO) to achieve initial operating capability by Feb. 1st […]
Deltek Reveals Potential High Impact Business Development Trends for 2022; GovCon Expert Kevin Plexico Quoted
Deltek, the leading provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced that the company’s GovWin IQ research team, made up of more than 150 veteran market analysts and industry experts, have identified four significant themes and business development trends that are expected to make the greatest impact on the federal and SLED (state, local […]
Splunk CGO Teresa Carlson: Data Will Drive Innovation in the New Hybrid, Multi-Cloud World
Splunk released four reports on Tuesday providing key insights from technology experts across the federal landscape and key Splunk senior leaders detailing the importance of data in the future and the significant trends to watch in data security, cloud acceleration, ransomware and more. "Technology continues to provide us with a unique ability to address many […]
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 […]
Peraton CEO Stu Shea: U.S. Must Incorporate Human Security to Address National Security Concerns
Stu Shea, chairman, president and CEO of Peraton, who is also a five-time Wash100 Award recipient, provided a feature for DefenseNews detailing the impact that the pandemic has had on U.S. national security efforts and how government contractors should respond to the current set of challenges that continue to influence the nation’s systemic issues surrounding […]
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 […]
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 […]