Catapult Technology Leads Joint Venture for CIO-SP3 Contract
The NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) awarded the Chief Information Officers-Solutions and Partners 3 contract to Catapult Health Technology Group, a joint venture between Catapult Technology and 24 other firms. Many of the firms are small disadvantaged, woman-owned, HUB zone, veteran-owned and/or service-disabled veteran-owned. Worth as much as $20 billion, the contract
DataRPM Announces First Advisory Board Members
Fairfax business intelligence provider and creator of Instant Analytics, DataRPM, has created its first advisory board of experienced executives and entrepreneurs. Members include: Haresh Bhungalia, Bobby Christian, Seth Page and Barry Toser. DataRPM CEO, Sundeep Sanghavi, said, “We are honored to have such incredible talent join us at this junction of our growth. It was
MacB Guardian Contract to Support Air Force IOS
The Air Force has awarded national security engineering and technology company, MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB), a multimillion dollar Guardian contract to support the 90th Information Operations Squadron (IOS), based in Texas. “The 90th IOS represents the tip of the spear when it comes to defending the Air Force’s communication networks,” said William “Bull” Pratt, Senior Vice
Paragon Software Joins Open Dictionary Alliance
Paragon Software Group has joined the Open Dictionary API Alliance (ODAA), an open community of dictionary publishers, allowing mobile app developers help users around the world read information in their own languages – for free. “Paragon Software brings the API Alliance and third-party software developers its 19 years of mobile dictionary, multi-language handwriting recognition and
Lee Carrick to Lead SAIC ISR Group
Beginning this week, Lee Carrick will head the Science Applications International Corporation’s (SAIC) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group. He will oversee ISR growth strategies such as marketing, business development, and merger and acquisitions within the group for the Fortune 500 science, engineering and technology company. “Lee’s appointment will enable our group to maintain its strong,
EM&I Releases New App for Pet Owners
Pet owners can help their animals and pets around the world receive veterinary care with PetCentral, a new app from project management and technology consulting firm, Engineering, Management and Integration, Inc. (EM&I). Available in the Apple App Store and Google Play for Androids, the mobile device application allows users to organize health information, appointments and
CTOVision.com Taking Nominations for Government Big Data Solutions Award 2012
Enterprise technology website, CTOVision.com, is welcoming nominations for its annual Government Big Data Solutions Award. A panel of industry and government experts will choose the top 5 nominees and winner, who will each be featured on its sister site, CTOlabs.com, and the Government Big Data Newsletter. Bob Gourley, founder and CTO of technology consulting firm
Northrop Grumman Appoints Karen Williams New VP of Contracts, Pricing and Supply Chain
Karen A. Williams will replace Susan L. Cote, who is retiring, as vice president of Northrop Grumman Corporation’s contracts, pricing and supply chain. She will handle the global security company’s risk review process, and interface with government regulators. “Karen Williams brings a wealth of experience in general management, business management and government contracting,” said James
Federal Employees Evaluating Reorganization
Recap: The Government Business Council (GBC) and Deloitte have found in a study of upper level federal employees that managers are considering agency reorganization as a result of budget issues. But only 35 percent of those considering it reported that their organization had the skills and resources to evaluate the move. “Our research shows that
SAVE THE DATE: Fairfax Chamber of Commerce and NBC4 Host Annual Political Debate Sept. 20
The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and NBC4 will host a debate on Sept. 20 with Virginia’s Republican and Democratic politicians competing for a seat in the U.S. Senate. Democrat Tim Kaine and GOP candidate George Allen will discuss the economy and other issues facing northern Virginia at the Capital One Conference Center in McLean.
John Hassoun Named New Vistronix Executive VP – Corporate Development
Information technology company Vistronix, Inc., which provides services for some of the largest federal agencies, announced John Hassoun as new executive vice president of corporate development. He has over 25 years of experience, and will help lead the company’s mergers and acquisitions. “We are excited to have John as a member of the Vistronix team.
Government Liquidation Site Wins Defense Logistics Agency Award
The Defense Logistics Agency, a combat supply organization that supports the Dept. of Defense and joint and allied forces, will award Government Liquidation the Vendor Excellence Award for Large Business, on Oct. 23 in Fort Belvoir, Va. The website sells over 500 kinds of scrap and surplus government assets. This is the fourth time DLA
SAVE THE DATE: Take a Swing at Cancer -August 12th
The Bite Me Cancer board and fundraising committee is presenting its first charity event to benefit the Bite Me Cancer Foundation on Sunday, August 12 from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Take a Swing at Cancer, at Dulles Golf Center and Sports Park in Dulles, Va., will help the group with its goal of raising
Less Email, More Productivity: Macy Summers on Enterprise Mobility
Email has revolutionized the workplace, but it’s also gotten overwhelming . Macy Summers, vice president of Advanced Development and Ventures at Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Solutions – Defense, said in Federal Computer Week‘s Technology Perspectives blog that “enterprise mobility” could help an organization be more productive. “It’s all about scaling down,” said Summers.
DataRPM Launches New Business Analytics Software
After 18 months of development, DataRPM, Inc. is launching “Instant Analytics,” a self-service analytics solution for structure and unstructured business data. Users will be able to blend, slice and analyze data, without SQL or other programming expertise. Customers pay a monthly subscription based on what they use, so it works for small business owners to
New Leadership Appointments at Northrop Grumman
Gary W. Ervin, Northrop Grumman’s corporate vice president and president of Aerospace Systems, and James F. Pitts, also a corporate vice president and president of Electronic Systems, will retire in February and at the end of this year, respectively. “I wish to personally thank Gary and Jim for their exemplary leadership and significant contributions to
SAVE THE DATE: Networking For Good Event – WEDNESDAY
Networking for Good will host a Bite Me Cancer networking event on Wednesday, July 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Vapiano, in Reston, Va. The event benefits the Bite Me Cancer Foundation, to support and inspire teams with all cancers as well as raise awareness and funds to fight thyroid cancer. Reservations are
500 High School Teams Set to Compete in CyberPatriot V Games
The Air Force Association (AFA) has announced that over 500 teams are registered to compete in CyberPatriot V, the national high school cyber defense competition. Students in 47 states and Puerto Rico, as well as schools run by the Dept. of Defense in Europe and Asia, are participating in the contest to learn about science,
SAIC Will Aquire MaxIT Healthcare
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) will acquire maxIT Healthcare Holdings, the largest private healthcare IT consulting company in North America. MaxIT Healthcare works with over 600 hospitals, hospital groups, physician practices and accountable care organizations (ACOs) in the U.S. and Canada. Combined with the Vitalize Consulting Solutions team, which it acquired last year, SAIC will
Emergent Wins DoD ESI Blanket Purchase Agreement Contract
The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded Emergent, which provides IT services to government, commercial, education and healthcare sectors, an Enterprise Software Blanket Purchase Agreement to purchase and maintain Adobe software products throughout the department for two years. The DoD also has an option to extend the contract two additional years. “We are pleased to
WashingtonExec Small Business Commission Commends DoD Pilot Program, Passed by U.S. House of Representatives
The WashingtonExec Small Business Acquisition Reform Commission (SBARC) commends the House of Representatives for its passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4310), which includes a provision for the the Department of Defense “advanced” small business pilot program. Sponsored by Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-CA), the program supports the growth and development of “advanced”
Q&A with DOE’s Peter Tseronis: BYOD, Green Button Initiative and Doing More with Less
U.S. Dept. of Energy Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Peter Tseronis is taking a big interest in Big Data these days, and trying to do more with less. He sat down with WashingtonExec to talk about changes in federal IT, such as bring your own device policies and the Obama Administration’s Green Button Initiative. WashingtonExec: Could
Intelligent Decisions Contract to Provide Air Force with Tablets
The Air Force has awarded federal IT provider, Intelligent Decisions, Inc. (ID), an e-tools contract to provide technicians on air force bases worldwide with new, durable tablet computers. ID and Panasonic are teaming up to produce the Panasonic Toughbook H2 tablet, so technicians can access information they need to make repairs or during critical missions.
NSF Celebrates First Successful Year of I-Corps Program
The National Science Foundation is celebrating the first year of its entrepreneurial I-Corps program with a special event today, showcasing some of the technologies that participating teams have developed. By the end of this week, the program will have trained 100 teams of scientists to create businesses from the innovations they created in a university
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