Communications technology advancements are driving forward important innovations and improvements for 5G. But what’s in store for the next generation of 5G connectivity and communications in the defense sector? Panelists at the Potomac Officers Club’s 5G Forum shared their insights last month. Hear more industry-leading insights at Potomac ...
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index dropped 0.42% to $4,886.91 on June 14, ending lower before the weekend and losing 1.34% overall week-on-week. The index, which tracks the stock performances of 30 major government contractors, has never posted a winning week since May 31. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite (+3.2%) and S&P 500 (+1.6%) had significan...
Artificial intelligence is unlocking new opportunities for federal agencies and government contractors. But what does an AI-powered future look like? Jim Gwiazda, vice president of public sector at Equinix, sat down recently with Executive Mosaic to answer this question. Gwiazda joined Equinix at the end of 2022 from MetTel. His career als...
SilverEdge Government Solutions has received a $164 million firm-fixed-price single-award contract from the U.S. government and will execute the second option period of a classified task order for software-as-a-service capabilities. The Herndon, Virginia-based provider of cyber, software, and intelligence offerings said Monday the award is anticipat...
In honor of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson has shared a heartfelt remembrance for his uncle Elmer Francis “Frank” Garrettson Jr., who served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. Garrettson, who founded Executive Mosaic and the Potomac Officers Club in 2002 as a way to foster...
The U.S. Air Force is getting serious about equipping its fleet with artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities amid an intensifying technological competition with China. In one of their most recent AI initiatives, the Air Force successfully tested an F-16 fighter jet equipped with an autonomous agent built by Shield AI. Curious about...
By Kim Koster, VP of Industry Marketing at Unanet Preparing for an incurred cost submission audit can seem like quite a major challenge for any government contractor. The Defense Contract Audit Agency conducts these audits and can make even the most seasoned contractors feel overwhelmed. However, this process can be streamlined with the right pre...
The Next Generation Air Dominance initiative is a major U.S. Air Force effort to create a sixth-generation “family of systems” that will supplant its current fleet of F-22 Raptor aircraft. Though many program specifics are still shrouded in secrecy, it is one of the service branch’s highest priorities. It is also a notable portion of...
In 2022, LMI underwent a significant organizational shift as it entered the for-profit arena after six decades as a federally funded research and development center. Now, two years later, Executive Mosaic spoke with LMI CEO Doug Wagoner to learn more about the company’s growth strategy, M&A opportunities, and core values as LMI taps into its...
By Payam Pourkhomami, President & CEO of OSIbeyond Those familiar with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, especially its updated 2.0 version, know that its most significant shift from earlier Department of Defense cybersecurity efforts lies in the introduction of a tiered certification process. Unlike past standards, such as NIST SP...
