Relativity Space has appointed Caryn Schenewerk, a regulatory and space industry veteran, as its vice president for regulatory and government affairs. As a key member of the executive leadership team, Schenewerk is now responsible for developing and executing the Relativity Space's federal, state and local government strategy, the company said Wednesday. “Caryn is a dynamic, accomplished leader, […]
The Department of Defense has confirmed that Federal Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios, a two-time Wash100 awardee, will serve as the agency's acting undersecretary for research and engineering. He will oversee the Missile Defense Agency, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Defense Innovation Unit, Space Development Agency and the DOD laboratory enterprise, Reuters reported Monday. In a statement, DOD […]
Microsoft and Citrix Systems have partnered to help organizations accelerate their transition to the cloud and their adoption of digital workspaces and virtual desktops. Under a multi-year agreement, Microsoft will select Citrix Workspace as a preferred digital workspace solution, and Citrix will select Microsoft Azure as a preferred cloud platform, Microsoft said Tuesday. "Together, Citrix […]
Envistacom and NOVELSAT have collaborated to enhance the former’s proprietary Transport Virtualization Ecosystem. As part of the partnership, NOVELSAT will integrate high-performance satellite access waveforms to the TVE in an effort to advance the Envistacom ecosystem’s ability to incorporate virtualized applications such as advanced communications waveforms, encryption and data analytics into common off-the-shelf hardware. Specifically, […]
Mark Lewis, the Department of Defense's director of defense research and engineering for modernization, will serve as the Pentagon's acting undersecretary of defense for research and engineering. The appointment followed the June 23 announcements by Undersecretary Mike Griffin and his deputy, Lisa Porter, that they would step down from their roles to join the private sector, Defense […]
Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach has joined the Pacific Air Forces as the command's 36th commander during a change of command ceremony held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. He is now responsible for overseeing about 46K airmen who principally serve in Japan, South Korea, Hawaii, Alaska and Guam, the Air Force announced Thursday. "He is laser-focused […]
Axiologic Solutions has appointed national security and cyber defense veteran Louis Chabot as its new chief technology officer. In his new role, Chabot will be at the helm of Axiologic Solutions’ technology research, selection, development and tailoring initiatives. He will be responsible for ensuring the integration of new technologies in customer solutions in line with […]
Lt. Gen. Glen VanHerck has been nominated to serve as the next commander of the Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, according to the Department of Defense. VanHerck, who is currently the director of the Joint Staff, will receive his fourth star and replace Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy, who has been leading NORTHCOM since May […]
Cognosante announced that it has appointed public health sector veteran Bridget Gauer as the company's senior vice president of strategy. Gauer brings into the role over 25 years of acquisition and leadership expertise from working in several federal agencies, Cognosante said Monday. "She will be an excellent addition to our leadership team as she supports […]
Space infrastructure and Earth intelligence company Maxar Technologies has appointed seasoned venture capitalist Gilman Louie to its board of directors. Louie will serve as director with a term that will expire on the company's 2021 annual meeting of stockholders when he will stand for election by the stockholders, Maxar announced. “We are exceptionally pleased to welcome Gilman […]
