Study Shows Mobile Devices Encourage Productivity, Brings Security Risks To Federal IT Employees
SA new study reveals that in spite of increases in PC alternative device use among federal IT professionals, government agencies must overcome security risks and management challenges for long-term implementation. The MeriTalk study, “Mobile Powered Government,” reports that federal mobile tablet use will near triple by 2013 and identifies how agencies are preparing to enable
Q&A With Tony Ayaz Of Splunk Federal: It’s Time To Break Down Technology Silos
WashingtonExec had the opportunity to interview Tony Ayaz, Vice President of Splunk Federal. Splunk, with the tagline “Listen To Your Data,” is a machine data company headquartered in San Fransisco California, with offices in Bethesda, Maryland. In his interview with WashingtonExec, Ayaz described his company’s work with Big Data as well as the company’s overarching
ManTech Enhances Cybersecurity Practice With Acqusition Of HBGary
Earlier this week ManTech International Corporation announced that it is officially acquiring HBGary, headquartered in Sacramento, California. Final closing and asset purchases are scheduled to be finalized by the end of March. The company will be integrated with ManTech’s cybersecurity practice, specializing in Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) as well as the financial services, energy and
DMI Announces John Buscher As New VP Of Business Development, “It’s Going To Be A Great Year”
Today DMI announced John Buscher as its new Vice President of Business Development, Enterprise Solutions Division. In his new role, Buscher will focus on DMI’s mobile deliverable Hi-Gain, launched earlier this month. He will also oversee DMI’s commercial cybersecurity offerings as well as other mobile and emerging technology strategies. Before joining DMI, Buscher was Partner
Interview With Deb Alderson, EVP Of SRA International: “I Have So Many Plans”
WashingtonExec had the opportunity to secure one of the first interviews with new SRA International Executive Vice President of Strategic Development, Deb Alderson. Alderson previously served as SAIC’s Defense Solutions Group President until October 2011. In her interview with WashingtonExec, Alderson talked about the transition process to her new role at SRA as well as
Interview With DMI’s Sam Ganga: The Five Major Trends Shaping Mobility In 2012
Meet Sam Ganga, Executive Vice President of the Enterprise Solutions Division at DMI. Ganga first jointed DMI two years ago when the company he founded was acquired by DMI. Ganga has worked with emerging technologies for the company ever since. Ganga discussed with WashingtonExec the five shifts he predicts will occur in adapting mobility for
Q&A With QinetiQ North America’s John Sutton: “Out-Hustle The Competition”
Fresh off his recent promotion as general manager and executive vice president of QinetiQ North America’s mission and information solutions business unit, John Sutton sat down with WashingtonExec. Sutton described his 2012 goals for QinetiQ North America as well as the need for companies to create adaptable solutions in the ever-changing technology space. QinetiQ North
Intelligent Decisions’ Greg Eoyang: Catching The Wave Of Mobility
Today’s WashingtonExec mobility interview is with Greg Eoyang, Senior Architect at Intelligent Decisions. EoYang spoke with WashingtonExec about the similarities between the “wave of the Internet” and current issues facing mobile providers in the federal government. Naturally the topic of security came up when discussing the implementation of consumer devices in the federal space. On
QinetiQ NA’s Mobility Executive Kevin Curtis: “Our Customers Require It”
Meet QinetiQ NA’s new mobility guy-Kevin Curtis. Curtis is a veteran in the mobility space and joined QineitQ NA over three months ago to run its Corporate Strategic Resource Division, in a matter a months he took over QinetiQ NA’s mobility division. Curtis sat down with WashingtonExec to explore what it is about mobility that
Infinite’s Sanjay Govil On Mobility In The Global Marketplace: “Find Your Niche”
Recently, Sanjay Govil, sat down with WashingtonExec to discuss the revolution of mobility in the global commercial sector. Govil is the founder and Chairman of Infinite Computer Solutions, a top public global IT solutions provider. In this interview, Govil discusses the difference between the perception of increased cyber security risk brought on by mobility and
Sprint’s Keith Martin On Mobility In Government: “I’m Shocked”
Meet Keith Martin, National Director of Federal Civilian Agencies at Sprint. Like many others, Martin began his career moving “up through the ranks” in the IT industry, first with Nextel and then Sprint. Martin is currently pursuing the industry’s most recent buzzword, “mobility.” In his interview with WashingtonExec, Martin described the top innovative government divisions
Steve VanRoekel Annouces Open Forum For Accelerated Mobile Government Strategy
Federal CIO Steve VanRoekel had a lot to say about mobile technology at the CES Government Expo held in Las Vegas, Nevada last week. In step with the 2012 CES Government Expo theme, “Mobile Government Today and Tomorrow,” VanRoekel announced that he is launching a new online mobile strategy for citizens and contractors to post
IMC’s Atul Mathur On New White House Record Management Directive
Meet Atul Mathur, Vice President of Technology at IMC. Late last year President Obama issued a directive calling for better electronic records management across the federal government, not just from agency to agency. Agencies now must submit new methods of maintaining records by March of this year. Read more about the memoradum here. At present,
Interview With Courtney Banks: “Protecting Our Nation’s Cyber Infrastructure Would Be My Highest Priority”
Meet Courtney Banks, the CEO at Nat’l Security Associates Worldwide LLC (NSAWW). NSAWW was formed to assist companies in successfully realizing their full potential in addressing the challenges and opportunities of the world’s burgeoning homeland and national security markets, as well as the markets in logistics, global health care, cyber and federal civilian. WashingtonExec recently had the
Stan Soloway’s Thoughts On 2012: Cyber, Intelligence, Counter-Terrorism Likely To Remain Priorities
Ever wonder what Stan Soloway, President and CEO of the Professional Services Council (PSC) predicts will happen in government contracting come 2012? If so, read below! PSC is the nation’s largest organization of government services contractors. What will next year hold for Government Contracting? Stan Soloway: For government contractors, two overarching questions dominate the landscape:
Emiley Hickok 2012 GovCon Insight: Administration Direct Hires Are Vacating, Now What?
Today’s insight comes from Emiley Hickok, Senior Partner and Government Contracting Senior Executive Recruiter for Vermillion Group. Emiley Hickok: “The landscape is changing, and timing for Federal Contracting has never been better. Exciting new technologies, new directions, new initiatives mean while our budgets will be tighter, there is opportunity for growth and expansion. Those corporations
Lt. General Harry Raduege: Top Three 2012 Cybersecurity “Game-Changers”
2012 is fast approaching, and with it comes big changes in the Federal IT industry. WashingtonExec is giving local executives the opportunity to share their thoughts on where they see the government contracting industry headed. Leaders of the industry were asked a series of predictions questions focused on challenging issues such as cloud computing, healthcare
Top HP Cybersecurity Exec Betsy Hight Interview: From Morse Code To Mobile
Today’s WashingtonExec featured interview is with the Vice President of Cybersecurity at Hewlett Packard (HP), Betsy Hight. Hight reflected on how technology has changed since she began her career at the U.S. Navy by using Morse Code and radio frequencies, to the mobile capabilities we are all reliant upon today. Hight also gave WashingtonExec her
2012 Federal IT Predictions From DLT Solutions CEO Rick Marcotte
New Series: WashingtonExec 2012 Prediction Issue: Execs Speak Out 2012 is fast approaching, and with it comes big changes in the Federal IT industry. WashingtonExec is giving local executives the opportunity to share their thoughts on where they see the government contracting industry headed. Leaders of the industry were asked a series of predictions questions
Interview With Paul Christman: IT Technology, Cybersecurity, Terrorism and Success
Meet Paul Christman, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Quest Software’s public sector, an information technology company based in Rockville, MD. Throughout his career, Christman has built teams efficiently and successfully in order to meet his companies goals and quotas. “I’m a firm believer that hard work pays off and that diligence is rewarded,”
Interview With Michael Whitecar: Healthcare, Cybersecurity, Success
WashingtonExec recently had a chance to interview Michael Whitecar. Whitecar is currently the President & CEO at The Chief Information Group, Inc, a global information management consulting company. Before entering the corporate sector, Whitecar served in the United States Navy as a Medical Service Corps officer retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. He has extensive knowledge of healthcare, government and business.
MANDIANT Announces Launch Of MANDIANT Computer Incident Response Team
This week, MANDIANT announced the launch of the MANDIANT Computer Incident Response Team (MCIRT(TM)) as a means to put MANDIANT technology and solutions to work for customers worldwide. MANDIANT is a leader in advanced threat detection and response solutions. MCIRT is for customers who want to proactively detect, respond and contain cybersecurity threats. MCIRT draws
James Sheaffer Testifies Before House Sub-Committee On Cybersecurity And Cloud Computing
Yesterday, James Sheaffer, CSC North American Public Sector (NPS) President and TechAmerica Foundation’s Commission on the Leadership Opportunity in the U.S. Deployment of the Cloud vice-chair, testified before Congress in regards to shared computing security. Sheaffer specifically discussed the overwhelming benefits of cloud computing; including cost savings, speed, and mission responsiveness to the House Subcommittee
Interview With Pete Tseronis Of The DoE: Cloud Computing, Going Green, Public Sector Innovation
Pete Tseronis began his government career as an intern at the Pentagon “before the Internet was truly born” and is now the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at the U.S. Department of Energy. In his interview with WashingtonExec, Tseronis explains how and why the Department of Energy is moving towards a modern cloud-based infrastructure and other
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