The Department of Defense has awarded CACI International a contract valued at up to $1.3 billion to provide communications and information technology expertise to the U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command over the next five years, CACI said. Under the contract, CACI will modernize critical IT infrastructure, optimize networks and provide support to over […]
Spirent Federal Systems has appointed retired Gen. David Thompson to an advisory role. Thompson, who has four decades of experience in the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, will provide strategic counsel to Spirent Federal related to the delivery of position, navigation and timing solutions, Spirent Federal said. His expertise in operations, research and development […]
General Dynamics Information Technology has launched its Ember Digital Engineering Accelerator, the latest addition to the company’s growing portfolio of solutions aimed at expediting government missions. The new technology uses advanced modeling and simulation to create and evaluate intricate systems implemented by the government, including weapon systems and IT networks, GDIT said. According to the […]
Robin Carnahan, the U.S. General Services Administration’s administrator, recently said that generative artificial intelligence tools will significantly enhance the quality of government services offered to citizens. Speaking at the AIScoop’s AITalks event, Carnahan emphasized two key points related to fully embracing AI: acquiring the best possible AI technologies and fostering strong collaboration with industry partners, […]
The Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency are teaming up to develop the Vulnerability Disclosure Program for the Defense Industrial Base. Also known as DIB-VDP, the voluntary and free program aims to enhance the cybersecurity posture of companies supporting the DIB, as defined by 32 Code of Federal […]
The Defense Health Agency has announced its plan to modernize the Military Health System through a solicitation for commercial technology solutions. According to a press release, the DHA describes the solution it is targeting as a “digital front door” that integrates seamlessly with current infrastructure, prioritizes data-driven insights and allows for rapid adaptation, Nextgov/FCW reported. […]
The State Department is promoting the use of generative artificial intelligence tools among its employees. At the AIScoop’s AITalks event in Washington, D.C., State Chief Information Officer Kelly Fletcher, a past Potomac Officers Club event speaker, said the department encourages its workers to experiment with AI tools, particularly ChatGPT, while highlighting the importance of AI […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and international cybersecurity agencies, have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory to address the growing threat of the Akira ransomware. The advisory, released in collaboration with Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre and the Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Centre, details the evolving tactics, techniques and […]
Clare Martorana, federal chief information officer, is calling on Congress to support the Technology Modernization Fund, following a recent proposal to reduce funding for the General Services Administration-run initiative, FedScoop reported. Martorana, who is also TMF’s board chair, emphasized the fund’s mission of ensuring the efficient allocation of funds towards technology projects through a rigorous […]
The U.S. Space Force has awarded L3Harris Technologies a contract extension worth of up to $187 million to continue modernizing and maintaining critical space infrastructure. The option year five contract is part of the Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities program, which aims to spot and monitor deep space objects, providing prompt and reliable […]
