The Department of Defense’s next chief information officer will have a laundry list of responsibilities related to cybersecurity, digital modernization and the adoption of emerging technology. The role will also be responsible for implementing the Digital Modernization Strategy the DOD released in 2019 in support of the National Defense Strategy, C4ISRNET reported. “That strategy needs […]
The Air Force is pursuing an effort called Operation Flamethrower to get rid of old information technology policies that slow down its network modernization. The transformation effort, which was launched in 2020, aims to eliminate policies that hinder the Air Force’s shift to an enterprise IT-as-a-service model. According to Brig. Gen. Chad Raduege, chief information […]
Communications and digital transformation company MetTel has entered into a partnership with Cybraics, the provider of an artificial intelligence-directed security platform, to deliver new AI-enhanced security capabilities to MetTel customers. MetTel and Cybraics are currently engaged in a strategic business relationship with Raytheon Technologies. Under the Cybraics-MetTel development program, Cybraics offers its nLighten technology to […]
The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence has called on Congress to make incremental funding increases in AI research and development to ensure that the U.S. maintains a tactical edge over its adversaries. In a draft report sent to lawmakers, the commission proposed doubling the AI R&D budget for federal agencies annually until it reaches […]
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has partnered with the Linux Foundation to create open-source software in support of the government’s research and development efforts. The agreement entails creating an ecosystem where different government projects can collaborate in accelerating innovation and security in emerging technologies, the Linux Foundation said Wednesday. “This partnership enables transformational change […]
Federated Wireless, a Virginia-based private network company, has begun deploying a Citizens Broadband Radio Service-enabled private 5G wireless network for the Department of Defense. Work is being done as part of a multi-year initiative to create a 5G “smart warehouse” reference design that will modernize the warehouse operations of Marine Corps Logistics Command, Federated Wireless […]
Digital modernization will allow NASA to save a lot of time and money as Congress refused to fully deliver the agency’s budget request for fiscal 2021, an official said. Pinar Moore, project manager at NASA, said the agency has already invested in the information technology infrastructure required for shared services, which he said are important […]
OMNIQ has been selected to provide an artificial intelligence-enabled machine vision safety solution to a top defense authority, which the company has not named. Called Q Shield, the solution will be used in a homeland security project outside the United States focused on preventing terror attacks, OMNIQ said Tuesday. “Our selection, based on unique – […]
The Department of State has issued a sources sought notice to gauge the ability of 8(a)-certified small businesses to support its cloud office. The Cloud Program Management Office, which was established two years ago, is responsible for the development, delivery and operation of new and existing enterprise cloud services. To further department-wide cloud efforts, the […]
Red River and Cisco have jointly launched an integrated collaboration infrastructure designed for voice and video calling, messaging and mobility. The Unified Communications-as-a-Service offering is powered by Cisco's Unified Communications Manager Cloud and UMC Cloud for Government, Red River said Thursday. “This alignment of partnerships between Red River and Cisco brings a new level of […]
