Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Dr. Stacey Dixon received her 2024 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson during a recent meeting. The Wash100 Award annually recognizes the executives of consequence shaping the government and the government contracting sector. These 100 individuals are the ones to watch in the G...
Lisa Rosenmerkel was sworn in as chief data officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs after more than a year of holding the post on an acting basis. Rosenmerkel made the announcement via LinkedIn post, through which she also expressed intent to continue working with VA employees to support veterans. The official was named acting...
SpiderOak, a Reston, Virginia-based zero trust cybersecurity platforms provider, has appointed Kip Gering, a veteran cybersecurity executive, as chief revenue officer. The company said Tuesday Gering will directly report to SpiderOak CEO Dave Pearah and lead business development, sales and marketing departments and execute the corporate plan to driv...
In the age of artificial intelligence, the path forward can sometimes be unclear. While AI holds great potential and promise for unlocking new innovations, it also uncovers new risks and threats. As AI advancements continue to accelerate, federal officials are viewing AI and approaching its implementation in multiple ways. Learn about how the Air Fo...
FDH Aero has established a new division focused on serving the defense industry’s aftermarket needs and simplifying the procurement process for aerospace and defense companies. The launch of the FDH Defense Aftermarket division will enable the parent company to enhance its military-focused products for governments, original equipment manufactu...
The State Department has approved the request of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. to procure Altius 600M-V unmanned aerial vehicles and related equipment for approximately $300 million. The possible foreign military sale to Taiwan includes 291 Altius 600M-V systems, Altius 600 inert training UAVs, Pneumatic Integrat...
The Department of the Navy has set its course for modernization with the recent release of several long-term strategies. Though progress has been made, the DON needs “the brainpower and the muscle of industry and academia” to continue expanding its repertoire of advanced technologies, according to Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro, a 2024 Wash...
During a recent trip to SAIC’s headquarters in Reston, Virginia, Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson hand-delivered the 2024 Wash100 Award to SAIC CEO and President Toni Townes-Whitley. This is the highly regarded businesswoman’s first time receiving the distinction, which recognizes the most influential leaders in gover...
McLean, Virginia-based information technology services provider Smoothstack has appointed Chris Coligado, a senior executive with over 20 years of technology consulting experience, as executive vice president and federal market lead. As head of the federal practice, Coligado will help Smoothstack advance the adoption of the hire-train-deploy framewo...
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 ...
