Exclusive: Father of the Internet Vint Cerf’s Forecast for ‘Internet of Things’
Look around you. The “Internet of Things” is everywhere, and that’s no exaggeration. Gone are the days when traditional laptops, desktops, tablets, mainframes and cloud systems were enough; we’re now more connected than ever courtesy of devices hooked to larger networks. Simple functions like taking a digital picture come with a whole host of communication
Vencore’s CTO Barry Barlow on the US Defense Industry Entering the Internet of Things
With its ability to draw large amounts of data from everyday appliances, the Internet of Things has always been a balancing between performance optimization and personal privacy. This concern has only become more apparent in when handled by the federal government. The U.S. government will only grow more reliant on the IoT applications and devices,
With Cyber Threats on the Rise, Carlos Fernandes of Salient Federal Solutions Discusses IPV6, Edgy Technologies and Cyber Threat Prevention
The never-ending defensive: it’s the philosophy inherent to cybersecurity, and the topic is one that’s rising to the top as a priority for the U.S. government as internet-based attempts to besiege information systems continue to increase. IBM last year alone tabulated 1.5 million monitored network cyber attacks in the U.S — a 12 percent increase
SAVE THE DATE: Federal Mobile Computing Summit Set for Aug. 19-20
Industry and government executives will pool heads next month at a two-day conference aimed at identifying ways for government workers to leverage mobility to better execute their jobs. The event, set to take place Aug. 19 through 20 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. is the third in a slew of events hosted
Anthony Verna, Cubic Defense Applications, Discusses LPTA, Career, Mobility, How Emerging Technology Bolsters BYOD
Anthony Verna, vice president of worldwide business development for Cubic Defense Applications, takes a “highly participative” approach to leadership, and he truly enjoys building teams. “Pass the glory on and take the blame,” he said. “I very much believe you have to lead from out front and you’ve got to mean it. The people that
DMI Acquires Pappas Group, Completes Mobile Solutions Offering with Second Acquisition
Digital Management, Inc. (DMI) last month acquired Arlington, Va.-based-digital and creative agency — The Pappas Group, LLC — a company that harnesses mobility to build brands for its “connected-era” clients. The transaction, which closed on April 27, marries DMI’s mobile solution with Pappas Group’s creative capabilities and customer focus enabling the companies to provide clients
Jon Johnson of GSA Briefs the WashingtonExec Mobility Council
Jon Johnson, of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)’s Enterprise Mobility Program, gave the WashingtonExec Mobility Council an update on the achievements and future challenges for federal agencies as they initiate the transformation of their mobile footprint. About a year ago, GSA launched a new platform and solution focused on Managed Mobility for federal agencies.
Cynthia Walker Discusses Data Center, New Position at Salient Federal Solutions
Cynthia Walker of Salient Federal Solutions, discussed her new position as director of the company’s Data Analytics Center of Excellence (DACoE) in Fairfax, in a recent interview with WashingtonExec. Appointed to the position in March, Walker is responsible for the company’s overall data analytics strategy, to include expanding the center’s market distinctions and adding innovations
Alan Dabbiere of AirWatch, Acquired by VMWare in January 2014, Talks with WashingtonExec
Alan Dabbiere foresaw the need for mobile device management and security solutions in the early 1990s when phones were still chunky bricks, color screens were unheard of, and getting decent cell phone service often meant holding your phone in the air and walking aimlessly until the bars started to increase. Today, Dabbiere is the Chairman
Acentia, AnyPresence Partner to Promote Mobile Gov Efforts
Mobile is here, and it’s changing the way we find and access government information and services. That’s why Acentia and AnyPresence have partnered to support government mobile modernization efforts, Acentia announced last week. The Falls Church-based management and technology solutions company is joining with AnyPresence — a mobile development platform that seeks to minimize the cost
VMWare Announces Acquisition of AirWatch for $1.5 Billion
VMware, Inc. (VMW), the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, and AirWatch today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement under which VMware will acquire AirWatch, the leading provider of enterprise mobile management and security solutions. VMware will acquire AirWatch for approximately $1.175B in cash and approximately $365M of installment payments and assumed
2014 Market Outlook: Arc Aspicio CTO Rob O'Keefe says Data is a Valuable Asset and Missions will Move Forward in 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 to
2014 Market Outlook: Mark Cohn of Unisys Federal Systems Talks Biometrics, Wearable Tech, and the Future of Cybercrime
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: Marilyn Crouther of HP Enterprise Services Foresees the Convergence of Cloud, Mobility, Security and Big Data Analytics
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: Charles Prow of IBM Stresses Importance of Agility and Collaboration for Mission Success
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
DMI Partners with Samsung Mobile to Provide Enterprise Mobility Services
Digital Management Inc. (DMI) has formed a strategic alliance with Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung Mobile) to provide enterprise managed mobility services. Through this collaboration, the companies will equip enterprises with a portfolio of services throughout the deployment of Samsung Mobile smartphones and tablets. “Samsung is delivering the most exciting line of mobile devices in
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
2014 Market Outlook: Randy Fuerst of Oceus Networks Expects Mobility to Dominate Coming Landscape
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.
2014 Market Outlook: Annette Rippert of Accenture Federal Services Foresees Cloud Infrastructure Growth, Heightened Shared Services Focus
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.
Karsun Solutions, LLC listed among 2013’s top Technology Consulting Solutions Providers
Karsun Solutions, LLC this year is considered “top-notch” among its government consulting solution provider counterparts, according to CIO Review magazine. The magazine recognized the enterprise modernization and transformation solutions company in its annual list of “20 Most Promising Government Technology Consulting Solutions Providers of 2013”. The magazine said it evaluated hundreds of consulting companies and
Enabling the Mobile Workforce: Sapient Government Services CTO Bill Annibell Dives into the Digitization of Government
Bill Annibell is the Chief Technology Officer of Sapient Government Services. He is primarily responsible for studying and evaluating technologies and methodologies that have yet to go mainstream and that may still be 3-5 years out from wide-scale use by our clients. Annibell joined Sapient four years ago when the Obama Administration was just forming
Interview: Cal Shintani, SVP and Chief Growth Officer of Oceus Networks, on the Holy Grail of Mobility
Cal Shintani is the Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer of Oceus Networks, a provider of broadband services and solutions worldwide that deliver high-speed voice, video and data communications to government and commercial industries. In his current role, Shintani is focused on profitably growing the company’s top line, defining market opportunity, and determining how
Harris Corp Awarded Final Phase of Contract Supporting Mobility Infrastructure of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Harris Corporation (HRS) has been awarded the final phase of a three-phase program that will enable the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct critical services wirelessly. “Harris will deliver both the right team and responsive program management expertise to successfully build and support 46 more medical sites as part of this large-scale mobility
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Lands Spot on 2013 InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators
AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a leading provider of federal IT and engineering solutions and one of the top 100 employee-owned companies in the U.S., has been featured in this year’s InformationWeek 500 – a list of the top technology innovators in the nation. “Serving the federal government, we have a responsibility to meet agency missions and exceed
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