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Intel Names Naga Chandrasekaran as Chief Global Operations Officer, EVP and Manufacturing and Supply Chain GM

Intel has appointed Naga Chandrasekaran to succeed Keyvan Esfarjani as chief global operations officer, executive vice president and general manager of Intel Foundry Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Chandrasekaran will officially assume his new roles on Aug. 12 and he will report to CEO Pat Gelsinger, the technology company said. Esfarjani, who is retiring after nearly […] More

July 26, 2024, 12:22 pm
in Cloud, Cybersecurity, News

Esri’s ArcGIS Geographic Information System Receives Moderate Level Authorization From FedRAMP

ArcGIS Online, a geographic information system technology for government and commercial sectors, has received moderate impact level certification from the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program. Esri said Thursday that it pursued a moderate authorization due to customer demand for a stronger security assurance level. An accredited third-party auditor assessed the company’s security controls for […] More

July 25, 2024, 11:49 am
in Contract Awards, News

HII Mission Technologies Awarded $65M DOD IAC Task for Research and Analysis Services; Andy Green Quoted

The mission technologies division of HII has been awarded a contract to provide specialized research and analysis to the deputy director for Joint Force Development, J7. The U.S. Air Force’s 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron awarded the $65 million task order under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center multiple award contract vehicle, the company said. […] More

July 24, 2024, 12:03 pm
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BAE Systems to Develop Microelectronics for US Military Use Under STEAM PIPE Contract

BAE Systems will work to develop new microelectronics designed to support military systems. The company said Monday its FAST Labs research and development organization received a $22 million contract from the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research & Engineering through the Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems Other Transaction Agreement vehicle. […] More

July 23, 2024, 11:26 am
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Rackspace Technology Promotes Jason Wicker as Public Sector CTO

Jason Wicker has assumed the role of chief technology officer for the public sector at IT consulting company Rackspace Technology. In a LinkedIn post on Friday, he said he would oversee the company’s efforts to drive technological innovations and develop new business offerings for customers in the public sector. “My focus has always been on […] More

July 22, 2024, 11:47 am
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FDH Aero Announces New Reorganization Move; Scott Tucker Quoted

FDH Aero continues its major reorganization with the strategic integration of its hardware brands into the FDH Electronics division. The aerospace and defense industry supply chain technology provider said Tuesday the move will improve product delivery and support services. “As a leading supply chain solutions provider for the aerospace and defense industry, FDH Aero is […] More

July 18, 2024, 11:43 am
in DOD, News

Sempre, Instant Connect Provide Secure, Resilient Communication Network to DOD; Rob Spalding Quoted

Sempre, in partnership with Instant Connect, has delivered an interoperable, resilient and secure communications capability to the Department of Defense. Sempre said Thursday that work on a Tactical Funding Increase contract awarded in March by the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command was completed ahead of schedule. The TACFI contract, valued at $1.8 million, supports […] More

July 16, 2024, 12:10 pm
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Kevin Schoonover Named Defense Programs VP at Karman Space and Defense

Kevin Schoonover has assumed the role of vice president for defense programs at Karman Space and Defense. He confirmed his new role in a LinkedIn post. Schoonover is an experienced aerospace and defense industry leader. Prior to his new position, he served as senior director at the California-based space and defense technologies manufacturing company. He […] More

July 15, 2024, 11:53 am
in Contract Awards, Cybersecurity, Digital Modernization, News

Oddball Wins Contracts to Improve Veterans Access to Government Websites

Oddball has secured contracts from the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve and protect veteran access to two government websites. The federal IT modernization service provider said Wednesday it will work on the VA.gov and Login.gov websites. Under one of the contracts, the service-disabled veteran-owned small business will use veteran feedback and data from satisfaction […] More

July 9, 2024, 12:16 pm
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Immersive Wisdom Demonstrates Low-Bandwidth Communications Software During DOD Exercise; Michael Appelbaum Quoted

Immersive Wisdom has tested its technology readiness level 9 no-bandwidth and low-bandwidth communications software during a Department of Defense exercise. On Monday, the Florida-based company shared that the software enabled warfighters to exchange information and collaborate despite limited connectivity. During the test, the company’s technology sustained operations at 5 to 50 kilobits per second bandwidth on […] More

July 2, 2024, 11:56 am
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L3Harris to Supply Large Wideband Satcom Terminals to US Army Under New Contract

L3Harris Technologies will provide large wideband satellite communications terminals and support services to the U.S. Army. The defense company recently secured a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $99.4 million for the connectivity technologies and services, the Department of Defense said. Work on the contract will be performed until June 26, 2032, with locations to be determined […] More

July 1, 2024, 12:22 pm
in Cybersecurity, DHS, News

Ironwood Cyber to Demo AI-Powered Cyber Vulnerability Detection Capability to TSA

Ironwood Cyber will showcase the capabilities of Enlight to the Transportation Security Administration for the product’s potential deployment by the agency. An artificial intelligence-powered cybersecurity product, Enlight works to provide autonomous detection and validation of vulnerabilities and security risks within a system, Ironwood Cyber said Tuesday. During the demo, Ironwood Cyber will work to show […] More

June 27, 2024, 12:33 pm