Pentagon Launches SWFT to Cut Through Red Tape, Deliver Secure Code Faster
Goodbye, lengthy software processes. The Pentagon wants secure code — and it wants it fast. On April 24, Katie Arrington, performing the duties of Defense Department chief information officer, signed a memo that launches the Software Fast Track, or SWFT, Initiative. The goal is to radically speed up how DOD acquires, tests and approves secure
SAIC Earns VMware Validated Design Certification for Software-Defined Data Center
Science Applications International Corp. announced the company has joined the VMware Ready Certified Partner Architecture program for its Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) architecture. SAIC has developed an SDDC architecture and completed the deployment of an active-active configuration across its data centers using VMware’s automated Deployment Tool Kit, or DTK. This initial internal capability is directly
Gary Shiffman Discusses Immigration Algorithm
In a recent discussion on “All Things Considered,” NPR explored the possibility of a computer algorithm designating whether someone is fit to enter the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials want to incorporate techniques from the big data industry to screen visa applications. Doing so would include scouring all publicly available data such as social
This Type of Cyberattack Was Almost Impossible to Detect. Until Now.
There are all sorts of ways to attack a cyber system, from using brute-force to exploiting known vulnerabilities. This might sound scary, but many cyberattacks are not very sophisticated, and can be easily prevented with the right combination of tools, processes and procedures. “For years now, as security software has improved, successfully exploiting vulnerabilities has
Spear Inc. Teams Up with Splunk to Offer Data Analytics Solutions
Spear, Inc. (Spear) has announced its recent investment in a growing data analytics practice. The firm signed a reseller agreement with Splunk Inc. to offer its software to meet these increasing requirements. “Spear’s investments in key hires, training, and other resources related to our relationship with Splunk will continue to enhance the partnership and provide increased benefit
IBM Software and Services Selected by DHS Cyber Security Program
IBM recently announced its security software and services offering will be part of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program. The CDM program has a value of up to $6 billion and will provide specialized Information Technology (IT) tools and Continuous Monitoring as a Service (CMaaS) to combat cyber threats
MicroPact and Citizant Partner to Enhance Delivery of Unified Business Process Management Solutions
MicroPact has partnered with Citizant to expand the availability of the entellitrak software platform within the federal government. As part of the partnership, Citizant will exclusively promote entellitrak as the case management or BPM platform within the IRS and work with MicroPact to create new opportunities for both companies. “Citizant is a trusted resource within the
Centuria Corporation Wins $99M Five-Year IDIQ Contract from SPAWAR System Center Atlantic
SPAWAR System Center (SSC) Atlantic has awarded Centuria Corporation a near $99 million, five-year multiple award IDIQ contract for engineering support for the Business Force and Support Portfolio (BFS) in the Preferred Category. The award is in support of the Chief of Naval Operations and the Department of the Navy (DoN). “Building on other recent
Deltek’s Insight Conference Held in Nashville Oct 15th to 18th
Deltek, Inc., a leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for professional services firms and government contractors, had its annual Insight Conference, held this year in Nashville, Tenn., from October 15th to 18th at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. The conference is a forum to discuss industry ideas and get a
Private Equity Firm Thoma Bravo to Buy Deltek
Enterprise software and information solutions provider Deltek, Inc. announced today that Thoma Bravo LLC, a private equity firm, will buy the company in an all-cash transaction for $1.1 billion. Deltek’s board of directors unanimously approved the acquisition, along with its largest shareholder, New Mountain Capital. “Over the past seven years, we have successfully executed our
Clarabridge, Inc. Named A Top 100 Company “That Matters In Knowledge Management”
Clarabridge Inc. has been named one of KMWorld’s 100 Companies That Matter in Knowledge Management. As a leading provider of sentiment and text analytics software, the company was recognized for its ability to use customer feedback data to initiate Customer Experience Management Strategies. “Clarabridge has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to their customers helping to harvest
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