Dan Dougherty Talks Big Data, the Cloud and the Red Sox
Dan Dougherty, Vice President of EMC’s Federal Division talked with WashingtonExec about big data and cloud computing, commenting particularly on the potential for big data analytics in the federal government. He also reveals a passion for Civil War history and the Red Sox. WashingtonExec: Please tell readers about your company and how you got started
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”
GovMark Council Announces 2012 GovMarks Award Winners
The GovMark Council, a professional organization which offers networking and educational opportunities to government marketing executives, has announced the winners of its annual GovMarks Awards. The group presented 11 awards to IT marketers; two honored individuals, and the rest excellent government IT marketing programs. “We are delighted to honor the winners of this year’s GovMarks
DOT Welcomes First Participants in New Mentorship Program
Last week the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) welcomed its first participants in the new Mentor-Protégé Pilot Program: INDUS Corporation and Miracle Systems Incorporated. Launched by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood in April, the program enhances the capability of small and disadvantaged business owners to successfully compete for and perform in federal contracts through increased developmental
Mobility In Government: Acquisitions Strategy Needs To Change – Greg Eoyang Of Intelligent Decisions
New WashingtonExec Series: WashingtonExec reached out to Intelligent Decisions (ID) for tips and predictions on what to expect in 2012 as the Federal Government looks to significantly increase adoption of mobile technologies. As a result, the following response was developed by ID Senior Architect and Mobility Expert Greg Eoyang: The redesign and implementation of drastically
Steven Baracci Appointed Chief Financial Officer for Pragmatics
Steven Baracci is the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Pragmatics. Pragmatics is a provider of solutions and services to federal government agencies. Max Hall, the Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatics said, “Baracci brings in-depth experience and insight to this important role. He is a tremendous addition to our executive management team and will be
Q&A with Moe Jafari: Giving a Human Touch To The GovCon Community
Moe Jafari is the founder, president and CEO of HumanTouch LLC, provider of business solutions to federal government clients such as information technology and engineering. Jafari explained to WashingtonExec his company’s work philosophy and what makes his business tick. Jafari also touched upon his experience in the government contracting world as a small and minority
Interactive Technology Solutions: New Name (Acentia), New Appointments
Acentia, formerly known as Interactive Technology Solutions (ITSolutions), launched a new name, website and brand today in order to fully represent its team and importance of solutions and programs the company offers to customers. “Making sure that an organization’s information technology infrastructure can meet its essential mission demands, both today and into the future, can
Office of Management Budget Plans to Close Down More Than 800 Federal Data Centers
As part of the Office of Management Budget’s (OMB) efforts to close down more than 800 federal data centers by 2015, the administration announced that it will close about 178 data centers in 2012 – including 60 in the Washington D.C. area. By the end of 2011, close to 195 data centers will be shut
Information Analysis, Inc. Chief Blames $9,000 Revenue Loss on Federal Budget Problems
Information Analysis, Inc. (IAI) reported Thursday its first fiscal quarter in 2011 ended with a $9,000 net loss. Revenues for that quarter, which ended on March 31, were $1,424,000. This time last year, IAI was posting a revenue of $2,015,000 for the end of 2010’s first quarter, and was celebrating a net income of $104,000.
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