Rob Sheen of Novetta: Internal R&D Innovation Fosters Better, Cleaner Data for DOD, Intelligence Customers
By now, everyone knows data is growing exponentially. But even as vendors provide data storage options to federal customers, the need to make sense of often unstructured data is equally important. That’s where the advanced data analytics company Novetta is making a critical difference. “We don’t just help you store data; we help you clean
LMI President and CEO David Zolet Taps the ‘Power of Teams and Culture’ to Drive Customer Missions
As David Zolet sees it, inspiration — and the accompanying innovation needed to guide customer missions — comes from unlikely places. “I believe every experience is an opportunity to learn,” says Zolet, a 30-year veteran of the government contracting and technology space, most recently with DXC Technology, who took the helm as president and CEO
Chris Westphal Debriefs on New Role as DataWalk Chief Analytics Officer
Chris Westphal lives and breathes data analytics. So when this one-time co-founder and CEO of the data-mining software company Visual Analytics was approached by DataWalk to join the software company as chief analytics officer, the move was a natural next step that built on an already ambitious track record. At Visual Analytics, Westphal pinpointed complex
Altamira Lumify Now Available on Microsoft Marketplace
Altamira Technologies’ big data fusion, analysis and visualization tool, Lumify, is now available through the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. Lumify supports the development of actionable intelligence from data, through a suite of visual and analytic tools, including graph visualizations, full-text faceted search, dynamic histograms, interactive geospatial views, collaborative workspaces, according to Altamira. Microsoft’s Azure is a
MacAulay-Brown Company Wins USAF Data Analytics Contract
Enlighten IT Consulting, a MacAulay-Brown Inc. subsidiary, was awarded a $1.6 million data analytics contract to support the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. EITC, which was acquired by MacAulay-Brown in December 2016, won a 1-year Data Analytics Pathfinder prime contract, and will assist with development and implementation of analytics on the Air Force
Salient CRGT Expert: Embrace Predictive Analytics To Be More Forward-Thinking
Predictive analytics is key to helping government agencies in important decision-making and this technology should not be limited to use by just data scientists but the entire organization, according to one data analytics expert. Speaking at a panel presentation to the Enterprise Transformation Subcommittee of INSA, Cindy Walker, vice president of Salient CRGT’s Data Analytics Innovation Center, highlighted
SAIC’s Sanjay Sardar: Big Data Is A Big Responsibility
Knowledge is power, and when it comes to big data, there’s a lot up for grabs. Big data promises countless benefits to industry, consumers and society—from predicting wildfires to reducing wait times at airport security. As more data becomes available each day, the opportunities—and risks—grow, too. “One of the things we always talk about in
ICG Announces Release of LUX v2.0, Available Nov. 15
ICG announced Oct. 21 the release of LUX v2.0, the company’s real-time streaming data analytics platform. LUX v2.0 will be commercially available Nov. 15. “While there is exciting buzz around Big Data and streaming analytics, organizations are struggling to actually make use of the available information for time and decision advantage,” ICG CEO David Waldrop said. “We
U.S. Dept. of Education Awards The Ambit Group BPA Contract to Assist with ERM, Data Analytics
Management and consulting services provider The Ambit Group announced Sept. 18 that the company has been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) from the U.S. Department of Education to provide advisory and evaluation assistance for Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Data Analytics. “We are excited for this great opportunity to provide a meaningful service to
DataRPM Adds Big Data Expert Alexander Stojanovic to Advisory Board
DataRPM has announced that big data expert and 20-year industry veteran Alexander Stojanovic has joined its advisory board. The Fairfax-based company provides a platform for cognitive big data discovery and developed the patent-pending Computational Graph Search technology. Stojanovic is a vice president at Oracle, where he founded and leads the business strategy for the new
2014 Market Outlook: B. Chatterjee, CEO of CNSI, says IT Systems Integration will Provide Government Turnkey Solutions
WashingtonExec 2014 Market Outlook Series As we turn the page on 2013, we look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year we experienced budget sequestration, a 16-day-long government shutdown, and a perpetually increasing focus on cyber security and healthcare IT. WashingtonExec reached out to those
2014 Market Outlook: Jason Kaufman of Chertoff Capital Expects Surge in M&A Activity as Renewed Market Certainty Drives Cautious Optimism
WashingtonExec 2014 Market Outlook Series As we turn the page on 2013, we look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year we experienced budget sequestration, a 16-day-long government shutdown, and a perpetually increasing focus on cyber security and healthcare IT. WashingtonExec reached out to
2014 Market Outlook: KippsDeSanto & Co's Bob Kipps Foresees Stable 2014
WashingtonExec 2014 Market Outlook Series As we turn the page on 2013, we look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year we experienced budget sequestration, a 16-day-long government shutdown, and a perpetually increasing focus on cyber security and healthcare IT. WashingtonExec reached out
2014 Market Outlook: KippsDeSanto & Co’s Bob Kipps Foresees Stable 2014
WashingtonExec 2014 Market Outlook Series As we turn the page on 2013, we look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year we experienced budget sequestration, a 16-day-long government shutdown, and a perpetually increasing focus on cyber security and healthcare IT. WashingtonExec reached out
2014 Market Outlook: Mark HuYoung of Northwind Partners Optimistic about M&A Market
2014 – WashingtonExec Annual Market Outlook Series As we turn the page on 2013, we look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year we experienced budget sequestration, a 16-day-long government shutdown, and a perpetually increasing focus on cyber security and healthcare IT.
Venture Capitalist Dendy Young Launches New Biotech Firm Perthera
Earlier this year, Venture Capitalist Dendy Young and partner George Mason University Professor Emanuel Petricoin launched new biotech company Perthera or Personalized Cancer Therapy Inc. According to the Washington Business Journal, the firm combines high-end personalized medicine tactics and advanced analytics. Since its launch in March, the firm has consulted with about 50 customers, each
Accenture Finalizes Acquisition of ASM Research
Accenture Federal Services (AFS) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of ASM Research. The acquisition was a strategic move to expand the company’s U.S. defense business in the growing military health market. “Transforming healthcare at the federal level requires close alignment with the private sector, as much of the healthcare for active duty
CCSi Enters Partnership with Socrata to Drive Information-Centric Strategies and Outcomes in the Federal Marketplace
Creative Computing Solutions Inc. (CCSi) yesterday announced it has entered in a strategic partnership with Socrata to leverage federal agency data and make informed mission and program decisions. The partnership will deliver comprehensive data analytics and performance management tools that answer the call for more transparent, integrated and accessible data government-wide. “At CCSi, our mission
Q&A with CEO Tod Weber on Software AG Government Solutions, Inc. & Managing Big Data
Tod Weber is Chief Executive Officer of Software AG Government Solutions, Inc., where he manages the strategy, operations, and growth of the company. Software AG Government Solutions is a newly launched unit of Software AG USA, Inc. The company will focus on delivering solutions that leverage its industry-leading software products (webMethods, Terracotta BigMemory, CentraSite, and
Scott Friedlander’s Outlook: 2013 Valuation, New Players & Technology Adoption
WashingtonExec 2013 Government Contracting Outlook Series: The new year brings big changes for the Federal IT industry, and WashingtonExec is back with its Government Contracting Industry Outlook Series. We are giving local executives the opportunity to share their thoughts on where they see our industry headed this year and beyond. Leaders were asked a series
Q&A With Experian’s Barbara Rivera: “More Than a Credit Bureau”
Meet Barbara Rivera, General Manager of Experian Government Services. Prior to joining Experian, Rivera was Vice President, Public Sector at SAS Institute, where she was accountable for the sales management of predictive analytics and business intelligence solutions. WashingtonExec spoke with Rivera about how she got to Experian, what she means by calling the company “more than a
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
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
Interview With Gino Antonelli, COO Of New Company Spear, Inc. -Five Months In
WashingtonExec recently interviewed the COO of Spear, Inc, Gino Antonelli. Spear, Inc. is a professional services company founded in February 2012. We asked Antonelli how the last couple months have been treating him, as well as where he plans to take Spear, Inc. over the next year and beyond. Focusing on Spear, Inc.’s core capabilities,
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