Accenture Federal Services has entered into an agreement to acquire Novetta to offer advanced analytics capabilities to government customers. With 1,300 employees, Novetta offers expertise in software development, data science, artificial intelligence, cyber, cloud and information exploitation, Accenture said Tuesday. Novetta CEO Tiffanny Gates, a member of the Potomac Officers Club and a three-time Wash100 […]
Joseph Sylvestro serves as vice president of aftermarket global operations at Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies subsidiary that specializes in aerospace manufacturing. Pratt & Whitney‘s aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems are widely used in civil airlines and military aviation. The company also manufactures marine turbines and gas turbines for industrial and power generation. […]
The National Archives and Records Administration’s effort to help the Department of Veterans Affairs digitize the records of veterans bore fruit during the pandemic, a VA official said. Ken Smith, assistant deputy secretary for the Veterans Benefits Administration, said the government has been digitizing the benefits claims process and VA’s databases since 2011, GovernmentCIO Media […]
Keeper Security, a cybersecurity platform provider, is now a manufacturer for Carahsoft’s potential $13 billion Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2 contract with the Army. ITES-SW2 is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract managed by the Army Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions acquisition authority. The deal is effective through Aug. 30, 2025, Keeper Security said […]
Los Angeles-based Resecurity has launched a new supply chain security model designed to help enterprises evaluate the risk of third parties. The new feature is in line with the Biden administration’s May 12 cybersecurity executive order, which calls for a comprehensive review of supply chain risks in high-priority industries, Resecurity said Tuesday. Resecurity CEO Gene […]
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks reiterated the need for a responsible and ethical implementation of artificial intelligence technologies as the Department of Defense moves to integrate AI into its systems and processes. In a memo released recently, the 2021 Wash100 winner wrote that the principles build on the Pentagon’s existing legal, safety and policy […]
ICF, a consultancy and technology services company, has received a five-year NASA contract to provide technical and administrative support to the U.S. Global Change Research Program‘s National Coordination Office. USGCRP is a federal effort to conduct research on changes in the global environment and their implications for society. According to ICF, the program addresses changes […]
Lucy C. Ryan serves as corporate vice president of communications at Northrop Grumman, a multinational technology company that specializes in manufacturing military weapons. The company offers science and engineering solutions for problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace. According to Northrop, Ryan is in charge of media relations, employee communications, advertising, digital communications, executive communications […]
Ed Dandridge serves as Boeing’s chief communications officer and senior vice president of communications. He is responsible for all facets of business unit communications, corporate communications, media relations, public affairs, leadership communications, employee management, corporate branding and marketing, Boeing said. Dandridge is a corporate veteran of 25 years and is known for his expertise in […]
C3 AI, an enterprise artificial intelligence software specialist, announced that retired Lt. Gen. Ed Cardon has joined the company as chair of its federal systems division. Cardon, a speaker at a past Potomac Officers Club event, will offer expertise on national security matters such as the adoption of AI in defense and intelligence systems and […]
