In 2023, the National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) announced the preliminary list of CIO-SP4 awardees. Handpicked for their expertise and capabilities, the selected small businesses lead a range of IT solutions for the federal government.   Know more about the thorough selection process and criteria that qualified these companies […] More

u003Cpu003Eu003Cspanu003EPrincipal Deputy Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense u003C/spanu003Eu003Ca href="https://www.defense.gov/About/Biographies/Biography/Article/3391664/principal-deputy-chief-information-officer/" target="_blank"u003Eu003Cspanu003Eu003Cuu003ELeslie Beaversu003C/uu003Eu003C/spanu003Eu003C/au003Eu003Cspanu003E was presented with her 2024 u003C/spanu003Eu003Ca href="http://wash100.com" target="_blank"u003Eu003Cspanu003Eu003Cuu003EWash100 Awardu003C/uu003Eu003C/spanu003Eu003C/au003Eu003Cspanu003E on stage at the Potomac Officers Club’s 5th Annual CIO Summit by u003C/spanu003Eu003Ca href="http://executivemosaic.com" target="_blank"u003Eu003Cspanu003Eu003Cuu003EExecutive Mosaicu003C/uu003Eu003C/spanu003Eu003C/au003Eu003Cspanu003E CEO u003C/spanu003Eu003Ca href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimgarrettson/" target="_blank"u003Eu003Cspanu003Eu003Cuu003EJim Garrettsonu003C/uu003Eu003C/spanu003Eu003C/au003Eu003Cspanu003E last week.u003C/spanu003Eu003C/pu003Eu003Cpu003Eu003Cspanu003EOf Beavers, Garrettson said: “She has played a pivotal role in the DOD’s customer and user experience initiatives, and she’s well-known for being a changemaker in the department. We’re thrilled to welcome Leslie into the 2024 Wash100 Class for her first year of recognition.”u003C/spanu003Eu003C/pu003E More

Brian Gumbel, a seasoned leader in the cybersecurity industry, has joined Dataminr as chief operating officer. In his new role, Gumbel will leverage his over two decades of experience in the field to guide growth efforts within the company, Dataminr announced from New York, New York on Thursday. Dataminr is sponsoring the Potomac Officers Club's 2024 Cyber Summit on June 6. Click here to learn more and register for the event. More

Communication software provider Ecrio has entered into a strategic partnership with semiconductor manufacturer Intel to enable mission-critical connectivity and communication use cases for private 5G networks.

Join the Potomac Officers Club's 2024 5G Forum on May 22 to learn about how the responsible implementation of 5G plays a critical role in building a more secure and connected future for the U.S. Register here!

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Oracle has unveiled a new cloud-based financial management tool designed to address business, reporting and audit requirements of U.S. federal government agencies. Built on Oracle's cloud-based enterprise resource planning software, the Oracle Cloud Federal Financials has embedded artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities that work to enable federal agencies to gain insights into their financial data to inform decision-making and business optimization initiatives, Oracle said Thursday.

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Sean Connelly, a cybersecurity leader, has assumed the role of executive director of global zero trust strategy and policy at Zscaler.

Join the Potomac Officers Club's 2024 Cyber Summit on June 6 and hear cyber experts, government and industry leaders discuss the latest trends and the dynamic role of cyber in the public sector. Register here.

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Anduril (executivebiz.com) and General Atomics will design, build and test production-representative Collaborative Combat Aircraft under two option awards exercised by the Department of the Air Force as part of the CCA program.

Join the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Air Force Summit on July 25 to hear important updates on cutting-edge technology adoption, modernization initiatives and more. Click here to register.

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Barbaricum, a service-disabled veteran-owned government contracting firm, has acquired small business ODL Services in an effort to expand defense and technology service offerings. Brandon Bloodworth, partner and co-founder of Barbaricum, said ODL Services brings expertise in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, training and mission support.

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This is an article about a satellite communication company called Lynk. The company offers a service that allows users to connect to their phones via satellite, without needing to change their existing mobile network operator. Lynk’s technology is patented and commercially licensed. The article also details a recent contract with the U.S. government.

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Hitachi Vantara Federal's data intelligence platform is now available via a Department of Defense digital marketplace that facilitates the adoption and procurement of artificial intelligence, machine learning and other emerging technologies within the DOD. The Pentaho platform earned an "Awardable" rating on the Tradewind Solutions Marketplace, following competitive processes aligned with federal requirements, the data management and analytics firm said Wednesday.

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BAE Systems' combat mission systems business is set to start building its new site in Maple Grove, Minnesota here, with completion expected in 2025. The 236,000-square-foot facility will showcase advanced technology and infrastructure as well as energy-efficient designs in line with the company's carbon neutrality goal by 2030, BAE Systems said Tuesday.

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Textron's aviation business will manufacture and deliver 14 Textron's Multi-Engine Training System aircraft to the U.S. Navy under a $121.3 million contract modification. The Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard will use the aircraft as an intermediate and advanced training platform for the service branches\' P-8, EP-3, KC-130, E-6, E-2, CMV-22 and MV-22 aircraft, the Department of Defense said Thursday.

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