SAVE THE DATE: Heroines in Technology Awards November 9
The March of Dimes and Northern Virginia Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association are holding their annual Heroines in Technology award ceremony on November 9. The black tie gala, hosted by Sabret Flocos, of FOX Architects and Casey Coleman, a federal executive, will be at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, in McLean, Va.
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Sweet Home Virginia Gala Oct. 19th: What to Expect and Why It Matters
Each October, the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia raises money and awareness about local needs at its Sweet Home Virginia gala with a black tie dinner, and live and silent auctions. For the first time, around 700 business and community supporters will hear from a recipient of one of the charities that it supports at
Interview with Knowledge CG’s Paul Nguyen: Former Cyber Hacker on Bringing Secure Mobile to the Federal Enterprise
Knowledge Consulting Group’s (KCG) Paul Nguyen, has the heart of an ethical computer hacker. As the company’s vice president of cyber solutions, Nguyen manages commercial and federal accounts, including the Departments of Justice and Treasury. We asked Nguyen what his biggest security challenge has been when implementing enterprise mobility, his view on Bring Your Own
Q&A with Mare Lucas of GCE: The Culture Change of Disruptive Technologies
Cloud and mobile technologies are changing the way Americans work. GCE’s Chief Marketing Officer, Mare Lucas, is at the forefront of that change. She spends her days meeting with customers and partners to get out the company’s technology forward message. She says that in an era of budget cutbacks, moving to the cloud can help
Jeff Yu of Northrop Grumman Talks On-the-Wire Analytics and the Growing Big Data Industry
Jeffrey C. (Jeff) Yu is the Director of Technology and Engineering Civil Systems Division at Northrop Grumman Information Systems. Yu, a Princeton and Stanford University graduate, is also a founding board member of the Cync early-stage incubator program, an alliance between Northrop Grumman and the Cyber Incubator at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).
Intelligent Decisions Showcases New Virtual Training System at Modern Day Marine Expo
Federal IT provider Intelligent Decisions, Inc. will be showcasing its new Dismounted Soldier Training System at the Modern Day Marine Exposition on Sept. 25 to 27, at Marine Corps Base Quantico. The system allows soldiers from different branches of the military to train in virtual environments, which decreases the cost of training while preparing them
Tony Pease Joins Principals at Deep Water Point
Deep Water Point, a business navigator for federal contracts, welcomes Tony Pease to its team. “The partners and I welcome Tony to our rapidly growing team of top level executives,” said Howard Seeger, managing partner. “His solid knowledge and experience within defense adds tremendous value to the services we offer our clients.” Pease, a former
Alion Taps Barry Broadus as New CFO
Alion Science and Technology has named Barry Broadus its new Chief Financial Officer. He has been the acting CFO since earlier this year. “Barry is an excellent leader who will provide insight, guidance and advice on Alion’s financial strategies,” said chairman and CEO, Dr. Bahman Atefi. “I’m confident he will continue to bring energy, clarity
CACI Continues 20 Year History of Supporting NAVSEA with $21.5M Task Order
The Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded CACI International Inc. a task order to continue working at command headquarters, and Navy shipyards and maintenance facilities in the U.S. and Japan under the Naval Shipyard Training and Education Program. NSTEP is about bringing a business perspective to the Navy, helping it improve performance, business processes and
DataRPM Adds Two New Board Members
DataRPM welcomed two additions to its board of directors: Ken Thornton, who retired from IBM and Edwin Miller, 9Lenses CEO. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Ken and Edwin to DataRPM’s board of directors,” said Sundeep Sanghavi, chairman and CEO of DataRPM. “Our new board members will have a direct impact on the future development of
Unisys Wins Contract for GSA Database and Middleware Systems Operation, Cloud Transition
The General Services Administration has awarded a contract to Unisys to operate database and middleware systems for the Federal Acquisition Service. “This new task order expands Unisys’ relationship with GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service into new areas of innovation,” said Venkatapathi Puvvada, the company’s group vice president for civilian agencies. “We look forward to helping the
URS Wins Contract to Support IRS Offices Nationwide
The Treasury Department has awarded URS Corporation a contract to work with the IRS on real estate and facility management. The company will operate 15 IRS offices, and support over 600 more throughout the country with furniture, moving, storage and transportation. “We are very pleased to be selected for this contract, and we look forward to
TWD Launches New Contract Vehicle Center, Taps Dave Arundel to Lead
Dave Arundel will manage IT firm TWD & Associates’ new Governmentwide Acquisition Contract Center for indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts. He will also oversee new processes and procedures at the center for the company, which provides technical expertise on communications issues for national security agencies. “The GWAC Center will help TWD maximize the growth value of its contract vehicles by continually identifying
MicroPact Releases Updated BPM Software to Manage Unstructured, Structured Data Together
MicroPact, makers of the entellitrak business process management software, have released the newest version: entellitrak 3.9.0. The updated version combines the company’s entellitrak and entellidoc software on the same open platform, so users can store, search and modify all kinds of documents without leaving the application. “We heard our customers telling us that they wanted an approach
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Buys SAIC’s Testing and Evaluation Unit
Government IT services contractor, AMERICAN SYSTEMS, has signed a deal to purchase SAIC’s test and evaluation unit to bolster its current testing, scientific and engineering services. “AMERICAN SYSTEMS identified the test & evaluation market as a key element of our strategic plan several years ago, and while we have made significant inroads into that community,
NJVC Welcomes Two New Senior Level Managers
NJVC has announced two additions to its management team: Von Gardiner, who will be the senior manager of the company’s Department of Defense program and John Wallace, as vice president of market management. “Von Gardiner and John Wallace expand the depth of knowledge and expertise of the NJVC programs and market management organizations,” said Jody
Q&A with Anthony Robbins: Updating the Federal Network for War Fighters, Citizens
With over 25 years of sales experience, Anthony Robbins leads Brocade‘s federal business unit as vice president. He attended Jacksonville State University on a basketball scholarship, and credits coaches and mentors in federal government for teaching him about working hard and setting goals. Challenges with outdated data centers and modernizing the cloud were also discussed. WashingtonExec: Can you
2012 Greater Washington GovCon Awards Finalists Announced, Winners Chosen Nov. 1
Finalists for this year’s Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards have been announced, including Attain CEO Greg Baroni, for Executive of the Year ($75 million division). Winners will be chosen at the annual gala at Marriott Wardman Park hotel in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 1. For ten years, the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Professional Services
Serco Inc. Air Traffic Controllers Win Excellence Award
Air traffic controllers in Eagle, Colo. working for Serco Inc. have won the Air Traffic Control Association’s Earl F. Ward Memorial Award, which they will receive at the association’s annual conference next month. Two years ago, the History Channel named the Eagle County Regional Airport the eighth “Most Extreme Airport” for its mountainous terrain, altitude and weather conditions. Travelers experienced frequent flight delays during the
Acentia Teams with Eucalyptus to Move Federal Clients to the Cloud
Technology and management solutions firm Acentia has announced that it will work with Eucalyptus Systems, an Infrastructure-as-a-Service provider, on the Eucalyptus Authorized Consulting Partner program. The company will assist federal clients using its solutions lab, as they transition to cloud computing to access the network from any location and reduce costs. “Our work with Eucalyptus
MacB Wins Multi-Million Air Force Support Contract
The Air Force has awarded national security engineering and technical solutions firm MacAulay-Brown, Inc. a multi-million dollar FORGE contract to support the 90th Information Operations Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas. The company will develop computer security technology for law enforcement and counter-intelligence operations throughout the software lifecycle. It also recently won a
Vistronix, AEGIS.net Team Up to Lead ACT-IAC Committee
IT solutions providers AEGIS.net, Inc. and Vistronix, Inc. have teamed up to form the Independent Verification and Validation Committee (IV&V) with the American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC), to establish the value and purpose of IV&V. It will give leaders in the public, private and academic sectors an opportunity to discuss best practices within
ECS Acquires iLuMinA, Third Company in 14 Months
Electronic Consulting Services, Inc., which has more than doubled in recent years to 1,200 employees and over $200 million in annual revenue, has acquired enterprise software firm iLuMinA. The company provides engineering, IT and business services to federal clients. ILuMinA has had success in federal program management with the Depart. of Defense since its start
SAIC Splits into Two Companies for Efficiency, Focus
Fortune 500 science, engineering and technology company, SAIC, has announced its decision to divide into two public companies following a strategic review. The move will create two business units; a technical services unit for government and enterprise IT, and a larger science and technology unit focusing on national security, engineering and healthcare. Founded in 1969
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