The federal government enables a highly diverse community where federal agencies, government contracting giants, small businesses, and foreign contractors work together to sustain the multi-domain dominance of the United States. Joining this community presents an opportunity for networking across a wide range of industries in the federal sector.   In the rapidly evolving government contracting […] More

Google has released a paper that offers policy recommendations for governments, industry and civil society to deliver the benefits of artificial intelligence to a wide range of people. The AI Opportunity Agenda provides policymakers, civil society and companies with a blueprint for investing in AI infrastructure and advancing innovation, building an AI-ready workforce and promoting AI accessibility and adoption, Kent Walker, president of global affairs at Google and Alphabet, wrote in a blog post published Tuesday.

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In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as a driving force revolutionizing numerous sectors. From healthcare to finance, manufacturing to transportation, AI’s potential to transform industries and unlock unprecedented possibilities is undeniable. As we delve into 2023, AI companies are gearing to push the boundaries of innovation and target industry breakthroughs that […] More

SandboxAQ will implement its cryptographic management platform under a prototype other transaction authority agreement with the Defense Information Systems Agency. The company said Tuesday it will work with Microsoft and Deloitte & Touche as it delivers its SandboxAQ Security Suite to DISA through the prototype OTA. The SandboxAQ Security Suite works to provide agile cryptography […] More

Nvidia‘s quarterly revenue guidance drove an extended trading session rally in artificial intelligence-related stocks and fueled a 28 percent jump in shares at the company after the bell Wednesday, Reuters reported. The market value of Nvidia increased by $200 billion to more than $960 billion after the company’s stock price hit a record high of […] More

Google Public Sector has taken the next step in its efforts to serve the U.S. government with the creation of a board of directors. Board members will offer feedback to Google Public Sector to ensure that the company’s products and services align with current and future customer needs and help characterize the company’s presence in the […] More

Photo of Jen Sovada at LinkedIn Jen Sovada is Sandbox AQ’s President of Public Sector. She has built an extensive portfolio in government and commercial defense industries, specializing in cybersecurity, national security, AI, and quantum technology. Get to know Jen Sovada, Sandbox AQ’s current President of Public Sector. Who is Jen Sovada? Jen Sovada is […] More

SandboxAQ, a quantum computing technology startup that spun off from Alphabet in 2022, has raised $500 million in a round of funding from several investors to advance quantum and cybersecurity work, Reuters reported Tuesday. Investors include former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, who serves as chairman of SandboxAQ, T. Rowe Price funds, Breyer Capital and Time […] More

Software as service startup SandboxAQ has received a contract from the U.S. Air Force to mature quantum sensor technology intended for navigation use in mission areas where global positioning systems can be interrupted. The Direct-to-Phase-II Small Business Innovation Research award from USAF will support research and development efforts for the quantum navigation system, SandboxAQ said Monday. USAF and […] More

Google will collaborate with Accenture‘s federal arm and Sada Systems to help the U.S. Army deploy a suite of cloud-based collaboration applications for as many as 250,000 soldiers. Will Grannis, CEO of Google’s public sector unit, wrote in a blog post published Wednesday the Army’s Workspace implementation project is one of the first collaborative efforts […] More

Startups that produce chips for deep learning, natural language processing, machine learning and other artificial intelligence applications are securing funding from investors as they navigate supply chain challenges, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. According to PitchBook Data, such early-stage companies attracted approximately $9.9 billion in venture capital funding across 170 deals in 2021, tripling […] More

SpaceX has received $337.4 million in a round of equity financing, Reuters reported Wednesday. The space company, which raised approximately $1.16 billion in equity funding in April, reached a valuation of $100 billion after a secondary share sale in October. Its investors include Alphabet and Fidelity Investments. Elon Musk’s company disclosed the new funding round […] More