STEM Symposium Highlights Present, Future Industry Opportunities
The sixth annual K-12 STEM Symposium on March 30 drew in more than 3,000 attendees to the Nysmith School for the Gifted in Herndon, Virginia, to explore and engage with STEM opportunities. (Scroll down to see the photo gallery.) Hosted by WashingtonExec and its presenting sponsor Riverside Research, the event brought together students, parents, industry
Department of the Navy Turns to AT&T’s FirstNet Platform
The Department of the Navy plans to adopt the FirstNet public safety communications platform AT&T is helping build through a partnership with the First Responder Network Authority. FirstNet is a nationwide high-speed wireless broadband network specifically for first responders and the public safety community, intended to be reliable, highly secure and interoperable so information flows quickly
Couldn’t Make it to STEM Symposium? Here’s What You Missed
The sixth annual K-12 STEM Symposium at the Nysmith School for the Gifted in Herndon, Virginia, on March 30 drew in more than 3,000 students, parents, teachers, industry leaders, government techies and academics alike to celebrate STEM opportunities and discoveries. The event was facilitated by WashingtonExec and its presenting sponsor Riverside Research. This year’s theme
AT&T to Provide Telecom Services Through GSA’s EIS Program
AT&T announced it received Authority to Operate for the General Services Administration’s Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions technology purchasing program, which will allow federal agencies to award task orders to the company for critical IT and telecommunications services. The EIS technology purchasing program contract has a $50 billion ceiling over 15 years, and AT&T was first named
AT&T, Elizabeth Dole Foundation Work Together to Provide Low-Cost Internet to Vets
AT&T and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation announced a collaboration to expand AT&T’s Access program — which provides discounted internet access for qualified and low-income customers — to veterans, military caregivers and their families. Access will be available to those veteran families living six major metros across the company’s 21-state wireline service area. To ensure these families
Tyto Athene Appoints Kay Kapoor and John Johnson to Executive Advisory Board
Tyto Athene, LLC announced the addition of industry executives Kay Kapoor and John Johnson to its Executive Advisory Board to help the company with acquisition strategies, government relations and market capitalization opportunities. Kapoor brings to the table over 27 years of experience driving technology company growth in the government market. Currently the founder and CEO
AT&T to Compete for Alliant 2 Task Orders
AT&T will compete for task orders through the recently resolved Alliant 2 contract framework that allows approved companies to provide IT and related solutions and services, officials said. Effective July 1, federal agencies can order services from any of the 61 authorized companies through June 30, 2023. There is an option to extend orders for
Joseph Chioda Appointed as Chief Growth Officer at FCI Enterprises
FCI Enterprises LLC has named Joseph Chioda new chief growth officer to lead the company’s business development, capture and marketing efforts. “I look forward to working closely with Joe as we execute our strategic plan and continue to expand into new customers and diversity our capabilities,” said Michael Gulino, FCI president and CEO. “Joe brings
Top 25 GovCon Execs To Watch in 2018: Mike Leff, VP, Defense, AT&T Public Sector
In just four years at AT&T’s Public Sector unit, Mike Leff has led its federal Civilian Sector business, Global Public Sector Strategy and operations and now, its Defense sector business. He spearheaded the teams that secured AT&T opportunities to compete on major contracts such as the $50 billion GSA Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions and the $50
Peers Praise Recently Retired ManTech Exec Bill Varner
Bill Varner retired as president of ManTech’s Mission, Cyber & Intelligence Solutions Group on Dec. 31, 2017, following a 41-year career. As he moves to California, he continues to support the intelligence and defense communities in a consultant capacity. “It’s hard to think of myself as retired as it seems like just yesterday that I
2018 Market Outlook: Mike Leff of AT&T Public Sector
We look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year, we experienced an increased emphasis on big data, insider threat, merging technology with health care, and the internet of things, among others. WashingtonExec reached out to those most knowledgeable and experienced in the
AT&T Lands Mobile Contract with Navy Worth Up to $993M
AT&T will be able to provide mobility solutions, services and devices to the Navy, thanks to a recently secured contract. The company is among carriers awarded contracts worth up to $993 million over five years. AT&T can now compete to supply technologies to the Marine Corps and the Navy. Connectivity solutions that will be available
AT&T Upgrades Push-to-Talk Service
AT&T has launched a major upgrade to its walkie talkie-like service, enabling users to essentially get the services of both a smartphone or tablet and a two-way radio in one. The Enhanced Push-to-Talk service is used by workers in a variety of settings — government, construction, utilities, shipping, health care, education and public safety, among
AT&T Shifts Roles for Mike Leff, Chris Smith
AT&T has moved two of its public sector leaders into different positions. Mike Leff, formerly head of strategy and operations for AT&T Public Sector, has been named vice president of defense. Chris Smith formerly led technology for public sector and has moved to vice president of strategy, operations and technology within the same organization. Both
AT&T Trains Future Cybersecurity Workers
AT&T is reaching out to high school and college students and is also retraining hundreds of its own employees in an effort to address a nationwide shortage in cybersecurity experts. There are an estimated 209,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the United States alone. To help fill the gap, AT&T has co-hosted cybersecurity summer camps for
AT&T Wins Spot on $50B EIS Contract
AT&T won a spot on a contract with the General Services Administration to offer advanced solutions to federal agencies. Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions is a technology acquisition program for telecommunications and other advanced technologies from GSA-authorized providers. The contract is for up to $50 billion over 15 years. The company said the win sets the stage
Matt Hickey Named VP of AT&T’s Global Public Sector Channel Marketing
Matt Hickey has become vice president of AT&T’s global public sector channel marketing after three years as vice president of sales operations for the company’s business solutions unit. With more than 25 years of experience, Hickey has worked in several AT&T units that focus on advanced technology solutions. AT&T’s global public sector supports government and
Where Are They Now: Anthony Robbins
Some people plan their careers from childhood. Anthony Robbins found his calling a little later—in a way, on the basketball court. “I’d always had an interest in the field of sales and marketing, but I got into the IT business by chance,” said Robbins, a 30-year veteran tapped a year ago to be vice president
Leidos and AT&T Will Help DISA With Virtual Private Networking
Leidos and AT&T have teamed up to help the Defense Information Systems Agency automate virtual private networking services, aiming for more flexible and secure transmission of military data. DISA awarded a task order to Leidos to help the agency take the first key steps toward transforming the Department of Defense Information Network to a software-defined
AT&T Wins Military’s Pacific Region Network Contract
AT&T has won a contract to provide communications services for military operations in the Pacific region. The custom, high-speed network will support operations from the Hawaiian Islands. Highly secure, the network will support integrated voice, video and data services. The Defense Information Systems Agency contract is for 10 years. “We’re honored to deliver capabilities that
New Roles for Mike Leff, Rob Dapkiewicz in AT&T Global Public Sector Re-Org
There has been a lot of moving around since AT&T reorganized its public sector and education lines of business into a single Global Public Sector organization. Today, the company announced two more executive moves: Rob Dapkiewicz will replace Mike Leff as vice president – federal civilian, as Leff transitions to vice president – strategy and
Next Up for AT&T: Modernizing the CDC
The General Services Administration has awarded AT&T a $119 million contract to modernize the Centers for Disease Control’s communication infrastructure. Rather than focus on a specific technology, the contract is aimed at shepherding the organization forward in an era of rapid and constant change. “They have a large legacy base of infrastructure,” said Michael Leff,
AT&T Wins 5-Year $119M CDC Contract
AT&T has won a task order valued up to $119 million to help the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revamp its communications and slash costs by bolstering the agency’s local area network, in-building cellular coverage and Wi-Fi. The single, fully managed telecommunications solution will support the work of hundreds of thousands CDC employees and contractors
Kay Kapoor to Lead AT&T’s New Global Public Sector Organization
AT&T has created a new Global Public Sector organization and named AT&T executive Kay Kapoor to lead it. AT&T’s public sector sales, that is those for its government and education customers, totaled nearly $15 billion in 2016. The organization provides advanced information and communications technologies to government and education customers across federal, state, local and international public sector
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