By Chuck Brooks, president of Brooks Consulting International The technological frontier is advancing at a breathtaking pace. We are in the early stages of a digital revolution where technologies once confined to science fiction—AI, quantum computing and the Internet of Things, or IoT,—are converging, remaking our world at a global scale. T...
By Chuck Brooks, president of Brooks Consulting International The White House’s recent announcement placing quantum science and artificial intelligence at the top of federal research and development priorities for fiscal year 2027 represents more than a policy shift. It signals a recognition that these two technologies will define the nex...
By Chuck Brooks, president of Brooks Consulting International The Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification is more than a compliance checklist. It is, in my view, a strategic transformation designed to strengthen the entire defense industrial base against today’s and tomorrow’s cyber adversaries. What...
PsiQuantum, a quantum computing company, has announced a $1 billion Series E funding round intended for advancing fault-tolerant quantum systems. Mark Brunner, executive vice president of public sector at PsiQuantum, shared the recent development on LinkedIn Wednesday. “This $1B raise will help us rapidly deploy utility scale quantum...
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has acquired managed IT services firm Epsilon as part of efforts to broaden its client base and expand its service offerings in support of federal and commercial customers. CEO John Steckel on Epsilon Acquisition “Acquisitions are an important element of our growth strategy, and we work hard to ensure that we select companies...
Sabel Systems Technology Solutions has launched a digital laboratory dedicated to developing new capabilities for federal and commercial customers. Called the Sabel Digital Labs, the new vertical within the Sabel Systems enterprise will focus on digital engineering environment enablement, digital sustainment, digital acquisition and digital operatio...
Applied Information Sciences, or AIS, a provider of cloud and artificial intelligence technologies for the federal government, has acquired Dorrean. AIS said Thursday that the transaction is part of its efforts to expand its presence in the U.S. federal market and is in line with its goal of investing in high-impact mission areas. What i...
The State Department has selected 16 companies for the 10-year, $5 billion GLOBALCAP contract vehicle to support U.S. foreign policy initiatives worldwide to strengthen peace, security and regional stability. According to an award notice published Wednesday, eight companies won spots on the contract’s full and open competition pool and eight v...
NASA’s Ames Research Center, or ARC, has announced plans to extend the performance period of the third iteration of the Intelligent Systems Research and Development Support, or ISRDS-3, contract by another two years. Intelligent Systems Research and Development Support 3 Contract Requirement According to a presolicitation notice published Mon...
Acuity International has recruited Rich Bamonte, an aerospace and defense industry expert, as chief growth officer for its federal business. In his new role, Bamonte will lead strategies to build partnerships, capture new opportunities and drive long-term value for federal government clients, the company said Monday. “Acuity has a strong reput...
