The federal government allocates substantial financial services amounting to millions and even billions of dollars to procure a diverse range of services encompassing defense, weaponry, healthcare, cybersecurity, space missions, and more. Federal agencies enter into contracts with private companies that offer these specialized services to accomplish...
Jim Rittinger, a nearly three-decade practicing attorney, has joined Empower AI as general counsel and corporate secretary. He will be responsible for all legal and corporate governance initiatives at the Reston, Virginia-based government information technology and professional services provider, Empower AI said Tuesday. “Jim’s leadership an...
Today, cybersecurity and infrastructure are intertwined – a single cyberattack can disrupt systems critical to Americans’ day-to-day activities. Incidents like the Colonial Pipeline attack, which resulted in a gasoline shortage that impacted millions, have shined a light on this relationship, and now, the U.S. government is more focused on cyber...
Chris Boynton, a two-decade veteran of Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX), has joined Battelle as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Lou Von Thaer, president and CEO of Battelle and a 2023 Wash100 awardee, said in a statement published Tuesday Boynton brings to the nonprofit research and development organization his knowledge and e...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the biggest trends in the world today, from generative AI to sophisticated cybersecurity, with a promise to transform the industry and society. While 84% of chief executives recognize AI’s importance in achieving their growth objective, most organizations are lagging behind the curve regarding AI and machine ...
Deltek has agreed to acquire time tracking platforms provider Replicon for an undisclosed sum to grow information and enterprise software offerings for project-based organizations. Calgary, Canada-based Replicon offers software platforms for project time tracking, professional services automation, time and attendance, compliance and project billing ...
New capabilities brought about by the digital revolution have transformed the way the Department of Defense approaches data and connectivity. While the department has already embarked on its journey to strengthen U.S. cyber capabilities, there are still steps that must be taken to ensure that data is secure at all levels. Though technology itse...
For military service branches, connectivity at the tactical edge — often outside of the continental United States — is critical to mission success. Warfighters must be able to access data, intelligence, capabilities and technological power in these environments in order to fight and win, especially during an era of increasing global competition ...
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification has been divisive throughout its creation over the last decade-plus, but especially since its implementation in 2017 as a requirement for defense industrial base organizations. As part of the initiative, contracting companies working with the Department of Defense must have their cyber protection system...
Paul Harrington, formerly a partner at McKinsey & Company, has been appointed to the chief growth officer role at Empower AI. He brings to the position more than three decades of technology and government services market experience, the enterprise artificial intelligence services provider said Friday. Jeff Bohling, CEO of Empower AI, noted Harri...
