WashingtonExec’s Weekly E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This week’s WashingtonExec e-magazine presents a featured story on Ed Casey, the new chief operating officer at Serco Group plc. Casey made the transition to COO after first being appointed to serve as the company’s acting group chief executive officer. Readers will also find a new feature called Washington Executive Roll Call in WashingtonExec’s e-magazine.
ACT-IAC ‘Management of Change’ Event Showcases Need to ‘Redefine the Government Brand’
Hundreds gathered to share information and solutions at the American Council for Technology — Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) “Management of Change” event held May 18 through 20 at the Hyatt Chesapeake in Cambridge, Md. Participants of the three-day-long event focused on “Redefining the 21st Century Government Brand” — a feat many have identified as necessary
ACT-IAC Excellence.Gov Awards Honors 31 Finalists for IT Innovation Excellence
Six government IT solutions companies garnered awards at last week’s14th annual Excellence.Gov Awards for the demonstrated excellence of their government IT programs. The American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) hosted the event last Monday, which honored 31 finalists at its awards reception in Washington, D.C. ACT-IAC is a non-profit, public-private partnership group aimed at applying
American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council Launches 2014 Partners Program
The American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) on Monday announced the launch of its 2014 Partners Program — a nine-month executive development program aimed at preparing government and industry leaders for their future roles at company officer levels and at the Senior Executive Service. The program each year pairs 16 government professionals with 16 industry
DNC Names Fiona Barshow Vice President Federal Civilian Business Development
Data Networks Corporation (DNC) recently announced that Fiona Barshow will join the woman-owned IT services small business as Vice President for Federal Civilian Business Development, according to a December press statement released by the company. Barshow, an industry leader with 19 years of business development under her belt, is tasked in her new post with
SAVE THE DATE: ACT-IAC Panel on Implementing a Successful Mobility Program on Jan. 10, 2014
The American Council for Technology and Industry Advocacy Council will host a panel of experts who will discuss the implementation of a succesful mobility program at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) on Friday, January 10, 2014 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. The discussion will consist of everything from app stores, MDM, BYOD and more. The panel includes
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
TASC’s Dale Luddeke Named New Chair of ACT-IAC
The Industry Advisory Council (IAC) has named Dale Luddeke, chief growth officer at TASC, Chairman of the organization for a one-year term beginning July 1. IAC is a public-private partnership with the American Council for Technology (ACT) to improve government with advances in technology. The organization was created for Government and IT company employees to
Novetta Solutions Hires Fiona Barshow As Vice President Of Business Development
Novetta Solutions announced that it has appointed Fiona Barshow as Vice President of Business Development. Barshow will be responsible for working with the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security and other law enforcement clients. “Fiona Barshow is a great addition to the Novetta Solutions team,” Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Michael
Chris Smith Named CTO Of Accenture Federal
Accenture Federal Services appointed Christopher L. Smith as U.S. federal chief technology and innovation officer. Smith begins his new position on April 9 and will report to Kay Kapoor, managing director of Accenture’s U.S. Federal Practice division. “Chris brings to Accenture broad experience across the federal government,” said Kay Kapoor, who leads Accenture’s federal business.
Six Top Government IT Programs Honored At ACT-IAC Excellence.gov Awards Ceremony
The American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) awarded six winning government information technology (IT) programs during its 12th annual Excellence.gov Awards luncheon in Washington, D.C. last week.Thirty finalists were recognized for exceptional government programs and projects that use information technology in an innovative way to improve services to citizens, enhance government operations, and provide
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