Jane Edwards

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is a staff writer at Executive Mosaic covering mergers and acquisitions, contract awards, contracting opportunities and executive moves in the government contracting space for GovCon Wire.

Sigma Defense logo. Sigma Defense named Jim Stokes VP.Executive Moves

Jim Stokes Joins Sigma Defense as VP

Sigma Defense Systems has appointed Jim Stokes, a defense technology industry leader, as a vice president. Stokes announced his move
IBM logo. IBM to acquire Cognitus to expand SAP transformation and AI capabilities for government and commercial clients.M&A Activity

IBM Inks Deal to Acquire SAP Services Provider Cognitus

IBM has agreed to acquire Cognitus, a Dallas-based SAP services provider, for an undisclosed sum to expand its SAP transformation
Govini logo. The defense software company secured a growth investment from Brain Capital to expand its product offerings.Acquisition & Procurement

Govini Scores $150M Investment to Transform Defense Acquisition

Defense software company Govini has received a $150 million growth investment from Bain Capital to expand its team of technologists
Ricardo Gonzalez. The aerospace and defense executive joined CACI as VP of optical and photonics division.Executive Moves

Ricardo Gonzalez Joins CACI as Optical & Photonics Division VP

CACI International has appointed Ricardo Gonzalez, an aerospace and defense executive, as vice president of optical and photonics division.  In
PAC-3 interceptor with Boeing-built seeker launches. Boeing secured multiyear PAC-3 seeker production contracts.Contract Awards

Boeing Lands $2.7B in Multiyear Contracts to Boost PAC-3 Seeker Production

Boeing has secured multiyear contracts worth approximately $2.7 billion to produce additional Patriot Advanced Capability-3, or PAC-3, seekers for the
Jamie Dimon. The CEO of JPMorganChase commented on the launch of the Security and Resiliency Initiative.DOD

JPMorganChase Unveils $1.5T Security & Resiliency Initiative

JPMorganChase has launched a 10-year, $1.5 trillion initiative to invest in industries deemed critical to the country’s defense, infrastructure and
Michael Chertoff, Sean Plankey, Srini Attili Earn Federal Law Enforcement Support RecognitionCivilian

Michael Chertoff, Sean Plankey, Srini Attili Earn Federal Law Enforcement Support Recognition

The Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation, or FEHSF, is set to honor three distinguished leaders — Michael Chertoff, Sean Plankey
Elsevier logo. An Elsevier report shows that research funders are facing gaps between their stated priorities and progress.Civilian

Elsevier Report Highlights Gaps Between Research Funders’ Priorities, Implementation

A report from Elsevier shows that research funders are facing significant gaps between their stated priorities and the implementation of
Allen Martirossian. The Cryptic Vector CFO’s appointment comes as the company executes on its growth strategy.Executive Moves

Allen Martirossian Named Cryptic Vector CFO

Enlightenment Capital-backed Cryptic Vector has appointed Allen Martirossian, a finance executive, as chief financial officer. The Cincinnati-based company said Tuesday
Jeff Bohling. The Empower AI CEO commented on the award of a U.S. Army contract to modernize critical infrastructure.Contract Awards

Empower AI Lands $200M Army Contract for Critical Infrastructure Modernization Support

Empower AI has received a U.S. Army contract worth more than $200 million to modernize critical infrastructure across over 80