Kristen Smith

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Claroty logo. Claroty has raised $150 million in Series F funding led by Golub Growth.Cybersecurity

Claroty Raises $150M to Boost Cyber-Physical Security Platform Development

Claroty has secured $150 million in a Series F funding round to support global expansion and continued development of its
Jason O’Connor. Leidos has named Jason O’Connor as president of its intel sector.Executive Moves

Leidos Names Jason O’Connor as President of Intel Sector

Leidos has appointed Jason O’Connor as president of its intel sector, elevating a longtime company executive to lead classified programs
Kevin McAleenan. BigBear.ai's CEO commented on the acquisition of CargoSeer's assets.Artificial Intelligence

BigBear.ai Acquires CargoSeer Assets to Expand AI-Driven Cargo Inspection, Trade Risk Capabilities

BigBear.ai has acquired key technology assets from CargoSeer, an artificial intelligence software firm focused on cargo inspection and trade risk
Microsoft logo. Microsoft has secured a $170.4 million task order to continue supporting the Cloud One program.Cloud

Microsoft Awarded $170M Air Force Task Order to Support Cloud One

Microsoft has secured a $170.4 million task order to continue supporting the Cloud One program, a cornerstone of the Department
DHS logo. DHS plans to award cloud IDIQ contracts under the Cumulus effort.Acquisition & Procurement

DHS Forecasts New Departmentwide Cloud IDIQs Exceeding $100M

The Department of Homeland Security is planning a departmentwide cloud acquisition to centralize the procurement and management of commercial cloud
SOSi logo. DOJ awarded SOSi a potential $875M contract to support EOIR immigration hearings with interpretation services.Contract Awards

SOSi Wins Potential $875M DOJ Contract for Immigration Court Interpretation Services

SOSi has secured a potential $875 million contract from the Department of Justice to provide interpretation and language support services
Pete Hegseth. The war secretary announced a Pentagon review of the SBA’s 8(a) program.DOD

War Secretary Pete Hegseth Directs Review of SBA 8(a) Program Amid Fraud Concerns

Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon is reviewing the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program, arguing
Boeing logo. DMEA awarded Boeing a spot on the $25.4B ATSP V contract.Contract Awards

Boeing Secures Spot on $25.4B DMEA Advanced Technology Support Program V Contract

The Defense Microelectronics Activity has awarded Boeing a position on the Advanced Technology Support Program V contract, a multiple-award vehicle
Josh Wilson, Christen Smith, Chrissy Cocrane and Zaki Saleh. LMI announces leadership changes.Executive Moves

LMI Realigns 3 Executives Under New CEO

LMI has realigned executive responsibilities across its leadership team as Josh Wilson officially assumes the role of CEO, a transition
Katie Arrington. IonQ has appointed former DOW tech official Katie Arrington as chief information officer.Executive Moves

IonQ Names Former DOW Tech Leader Katie Arrington as CIO

Quantum computing firm IonQ has appointed former Department of War technology official Katie Arrington as its next chief information officer,