Strong Growth Expected in Homeland Security Market in 2009 and Onwards

Thirty small businesses have won contracts from the Department of Homeland Security to develop proofs of concept across 11 technology areas, including artificial intelligence-powered distress monitoring automation. Awardees will carry out projects within a five-month period under the first phase of DHS’ Small Business Innovation Research program, the department’s science and technology directorate said Friday.

Ardent Management Consulting has expanded its business development team with the appointment of three vice presidents who will be responsible for driving the company’s growth strategy in the homeland security, federal health and civilian markets. Ardent said Wednesday it named Joshua Kolchins as VP for homeland security and he will manage Department of Homeland Security

GovCon Wire Events hosted Thursday its AI: Innovation in Homeland Security Forum, which brought together government and industry leaders to examine how national security agencies can leverage AI technology to combat foreign and domestic adversaries and threats. Following a keynote address from DHS official John Cohen, GovCon Wire Events proceeded to the Forum’s panel discussion, featuring Anil