Michael Shrader, vice president of Intelligence and Innovative Solutions at Carahsoft, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz about where the greatest opportunity lies in the government space during our latest Executive Spotlight interview. Shrader discussed everything from the skills gap to artificial intelligence in his interview below.

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Intelsat delivered high-speed, uninterrupted satellite communications connectivity with its Multi-Orbit Tactical Terminal during a two-week field test with the U.S. Army. Intelsat said Thursday that the demo was part of the Army’s annual Network Modernization Experiment.

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Axient has partnered with enterprise search platform maker Sinequa to develop an artificial intelligence-backed knowledge discovery and information retrieval solution for the defense and civilian markets. The new intelligent search tool will use AI, machine learning and natural language processing technology to assist digital transformation, mission engineering and advanced data analysis in support of land, air, space and cyber missions, Axient said Wednesday.

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IntelliDyne will continue providing network support services at the Defense Health Agency headquarters under a $13.7 million bridge contract. Information technology services include site operation, maintenance and transition support, desk side support, remote or onsite troubleshooting and project management support.

Learn more about DHA-led efforts by joining the Potomac Officers Club's 2023 Healthcare Summit on Dec. 6. Register here for the in-person event.

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Intel could emerge as a top recipient of billions of dollars in Chips Act funding to support the construction of secure facilities meant for manufacturing microchips that will power artificial intelligence, missiles, fighter jets and other advanced weapons systems. Sources said the facilities would be designated as a “secure enclave” and could cost between $3 billion and $4 billion, which would come from manufacturing grants worth $39 billion authorized under the law.

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Carahsoft Technology will serve as a master government aggregator for the federal business of Seerist to offer the latter’s artificial intelligence-based threat and risk intelligence service. Under the partnership, Carahsoft said Thursday it will market Seerist Federal’s Foreign Influence and Risk Index offering through its reseller partners.

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Redhorse Corporation has acquired Gainesville, Virginia-headquartered Allied Associates International for an undisclosed sum in a push to expand its cybersecurity and data product offerings for the government sector. The company said Tuesday it will integrate A2I's cyber intelligence products with its existing artificial intelligence, data analytics and engineering portfolio supporting national security missions.

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Intel has unveiled plans to expand its semiconductor research, development and production operations in Oregon as part of broader efforts to help restore and reinforce U.S. chip manufacturing leadership. The company said Monday it will upgrade its existing semiconductor technology development facilities at the Gordon Moore Park in Hillsboro, Oregon, to accommodate next-generation process technology and tools.

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Relativity Space will use its reusable rocket, Terran R, to bring Intelsat satellites to orbit as early as 2026 under a multiyear launch services agreement with the satellite network operator. The multilaunch deal brings Relativity Space’s total backlog across nine customers to more than $1.8 billion.

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Derrick Lee, a retired U.S. Army colonel with decades of leadership experience in the military, has been named director for intelligence programs at SOS International. SOSi said Tuesday Lee will manage the business relating to military intelligence directorates and serve as a strategic advisor to clients on multi-domain intelligence operations.

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A partnership between Leonardo DRS subsidiary DRS Global Enterprise Solution and Intelsat will develop a satellite communications as a managed service business model for the U.S. Army under a potential one-year contract awarded on Sept. 26. The service branch said Friday the team will offer insights for potential business strategies and integration of capabilities in support of the […] More

Intel has received a $600 million onshoring grant from the government of Ohio to support the construction of two chip factories in Licking County. The technology company has committed to creating 3,000 jobs, generating $405 million in annual payroll and making fixed asset investments worth more than $20 billion by the end of December 2028 in Ohio as part of the grant agreement.

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