The Department of Energy announced the award of $3.6 million to 18 groups and organizations in a competition designed to support entrepreneurship and innovation in communities historically underserved in federal climate and energy technology funding. The Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize was distributed among projects found to be instrumental in developing the next wave of clean […]
Arizona-headquartered Glass Dyenamics announced that it has installed self-darkening and -undarkening windows on a home, marking the first time such sophisticated technology has been applied for residential uses. This practical application of advanced dynamic glass technology was made possible through collaboration with the Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Glass Dyenamics said […]
Virginia-headquartered XOR Security announced that it has been awarded a $31.4 million single-award task order to provide Cybersecurity Operations Support Services to the United States Patent and Trademark Office within the Department of Commerce. The task order was awarded to help the USPTO comply with Executive Order 13800, a presidential directive on strengthening federal networks’ […]
Virginia-headquartered BlueHalo announced that it has been awarded a $1.4 billion contract by the Space Force’s Space Rapid Capabilities Office to enable the modernization of satellite operations. The award seeks to realize the objectives set by the new U.S. military service under the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource program, BlueHalo said Tuesday. In a statement, the […]
Johanne Lecomte is vice president of sales and business development at Thales Alenia Space, working out of the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area. She is a highly experienced sales executive with a proven track record of over 20 years in the space and telecommunication industries, according to her LinkedIn profile. Lecomte is described as a results-driven leader […]
Virginia-headquartered Parsons Corporation announced that an agreement has been reached to acquire defense and space manufacturer Xator Corporation for $400 million. Parsons said Monday that, through the acquisition, it hopes to expand its presence within the U.S. Special Operations Command, the Intelligence Community, federal civilian customers and global critical infrastructure markets. Parsons, a technology company […]
John Fant is the vice president of advanced program development at Lockheed Martin Space, working out of the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area. He also serves on the board of advisers for Zeta Associates, a software development company acquired by Lockheed Martin, according to his LinkedIn profile. In his current role, Fant is responsible for leading advanced […]
The Department of Homeland Security announced that its Science and Technology Directorate is currently encouraging industry stakeholders to take part in the 2022 Biometric Technology Rally. The event, now in its fifth year, challenges participants to develop faster, more accurate, and easier-to-use biometric recognition capabilities to improve security and ease of use at security checkpoints, […]
Joe Tragakis, the Special Operations Command’s chief information officer, on Thursday said that providing operators with the cybersecurity they need remains the top focus amid efforts to deliver on-demand network access and cyber resiliency on the field. He emphasized that SOCOM’s current efforts are geared towards zero trust and cyber resiliency, GovCIO reported Friday. Speaking […]
SPEE3D, a manufacturer of metal 3D printers, announced that it has been selected by the United States Navy to provide printers that can be operated inside bases and aboard ships. The selection was made as part of the service’s Maintenance Technology Engagement exercise, which seeks to harness metal 3D printing technology to address supply chain […]
