ASI Government Launches its First Mobile App for Virtual Acquisition Office
ASI Government today launched its first mobile app for the Virtual Acquisition Office (VAO). The app is available at no additional cost to VAO subscribers with smart phone and tablet devices and offers instant access to the VAO’s most popular features including, the Daily News, From the Hill and award-winning publications produced by the ASI Research
General Dynamics-AIS Launches Online Community GDNexus to Support Customer Needs
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems has today introduced GDNexus, an online community of technology providers who respond to existing customer needs. The initiative will help customers reduce acquisition risk and accelerate time-to-mission while creating new sales opportunities for companies that might otherwise not supply to the government. Registered members can now propose technology responses to validated customer
Oceus Networks Successfully Deploys 4G LTE Solution to Support Public Safety
Oceus Networks Inc. announced today that it has successfully demonstrated the efficacy of a deployable 4G LTE solution on a high-altitude balloon platform. The LTE solution can be used to rapidly provide broadband coverage and communications services to first responders within the first 72 hours following an emergency or natural disaster. The exercise was recently
Parallel 6 Releases its Capital Reach Mobile App for Finance Platform
Mobile technology company Parallel 6 recently announced the release of its Captive Reach for Finance platform, which allows banks and other financial organizations to stay in touch with clients. Captive Reach for Finance utilizes “Mobile as a Platform” strategies to increase the overall value per broker and increase top-line revenue for financial organizations. “More and
Northern Virginia Technology Council Announces Winners of 12th Annual Hot Ticket Awards
The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) today announced the winners of the 12th Annual NVTC Hot Ticket Awards. More than 500 members of the Northern Virginia technology community came out last night to celebrate the nominated companies, poolside at the home of NVTC President and CEO Bobbie Kilberg. The event honors the region’s best and
EverFi Vice Chairman Gene Riechers on the Future of STEM
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics: the foundation of successful careers for America’s youth. In a recent interview with EverFi‘s Vice chairman Gene Riechers he brings to light the issues regarding STEM’s involvement in K-12 schools nationwide. Riechers states that a key part of EverFi strategy is to collaborate with leading companies to work toward changing
US News STEM Solutions Conference: Siemens CEO Eric Spiegel Talks Manufacturing Revolution
Mayim Bialik, best known for her roles on CBS comedy show The Big Bang Theory and the 90’s NBC sitcom Blossom, keynoted the second annual U.S. News and World Report STEM Solutions Conference in Austin, Texas. Bialik, a neuroscience graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), outspoken Texas Instruments (Ti) Brand Ambassador and
The Great Debate: National STEM Leaders Speak on Misconceptions and Best Practices for U.S. Education
Last week U.S. News and World Report hosted its Second Annual STEM Solutions Conference in Austin, Texas, over 2,000 professionals in the commercial, public, education and academic sectors were in attendance. With the summit tagline of: Teach. Inspire. Hire., the goal of the conference was to share best practices, identify challenges within the STEM (Science,
Pragmatics Receives 2013 American Technology IT Services Award from TechAmerica Foundation
Pragmatics recently announced it has received the 2013 American Technology Award in the IT Services and Consulting category from the TechAmerica Foundation. The award was presented June 20th at a gala event at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. The IT Services and Consulting category highlights products or services that support the design, architecture, network, communications, infrastructure,
U.S. News Publishes 2013 List of the Best High Schools for STEM Rankings
Just released: 250 of the “creme de la creme” schools of math, science, engineering and technology (STEM) education. The U.S. News Best High Schools for STEM rankings were revealed today at the 2013 U.S. News STEM Solutions Conference in Austin, Texas. Mayim Bialik, actress and neuroscientist of CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory,” revealed the new
Rhett Butler Promoted to Vice President of Sales at Intelligent Decisions (ID)
Yesterday Intelligent Decisions (ID) named Rhett Butler the new Vice President of Sales. He plans to focus on tightening bonds with customers, both unforeseen and current through his expansion of ID’s identity in the Federal Government. “From the development team all the way up, Intelligent Decision’s staff is figuring out flexible and creative ways to
NTT DATA Partners with Texas Department of Transportation to Improve IT Processes and Efficiency
NTT DATA, Inc. today announced today it has signed an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to improve IT processes and efficiency. The contract is currently for five years with the option for a two year extension. NTT DATA will provide support for application maintenance and development, end user support, and service desk
Pragmatics Honored with 2013 Voltage Award
Pragmatics was recently honored with the 2013 Voltage Award in the Large Technology Implementer category. The awards program celebrates the role technology plays in the business community and the future impact the technology sector will have on economic growth. Award winners were announced at a ceremony on May 30, 2013 at the National Press Club in
INADEV Develops App for DC Jazz Festival; Now Available for Download
The DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) and INADEV announced today the 2013 DC Jazz Festival mobile app is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play stores. Developed by INADEV, the 2013 DC Jazz Festival app was designed as a comprehensive and interactive guide to help music lovers maximize their festival experience. “The
US Senate Holds STEM Caucus on FY14 Budget and the Education Pipeline
On May 20th 2013, the STEM Education and Workforce Caucus Inaugural Briefing entitled “Stakeholder Responses to the President’s FY14 STEM Proposal” brought a packed room of nonprofit, government, academic and industry professionals to discuss STEM education gaps, federal STEM program consolidation, and STEM mentorship. The panel, held at the US Capitol Building Senate Briefing Room,
Splunk Enterprise Available through Carahsoft’s GSA Schedule
Splunk Inc. today announced that Splunk Enterprise is now available through Carahsoft Technology Corp.’s General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, providing government agencies with immediate access to Splunk’s solutions. “Splunk is a trusted partner to hundreds of government agencies, and no organization understands better than we do the impact that visibility into machine-generated data can have on
MacAulay-Brown Inc. Demonstrates Power Reaper Energy Conversion Technology at Special Operations Conference
MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB) is demonstrating a prototype of its Power Reaper Energy Conversion Technology (ECT) at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), held at the Tampa Convention Center May 14-16. About the size of a mobile phone, Power Reaper significantly decreases the number of batteries needed to deploy and operate. An operator easily connects
NVTC Announces Winners of Destination Innovation Awards
The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) recently recognized innovative technology companies and products at Destination Innovation, an event highlighting technology advancements emerging from the local region. The event took place at The Washington Post headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C. on Monday, May 6th. The event featured an exhibition, networking opportunities, industry speakers, company presentations and a
Salient Federal Solutions’ Martin Gillespie Presents Company’s Voyager Mobility Solution at NVTC Event
Salient Federal Solutions, Inc.‘s Martin Gillespie, Director of Mobility Center of Excellence, presented the Salient Voyager Mobility Studio of applications and services at the Northern Virginia Technology Council’s (NVTC) Destination Innovation event held today, May 6, 2013, at The Washington Post headquarters in downtown D.C. The event will showcase the innovative technologies of 20 companies from
GUEST COLUMN: Has “Commodity IT” Killed the Value of the Technology Partnership?
By: Keith Martin, Director of Sprint Federal Programs Near the end of 2012, I listened intently at an industry breakfast as a highly respected CIO spoke of his Agency’s technology acquisition strategy. The review was impressive, including an extensive evaluation of the technology and a clear demonstration of how the Agency would get the best
INSA Releases Latest White Paper on Necessity of Science and Technology Investments
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) recently released its latest white paper, Emerging Science and Technologies: Securing the Nation through Discovery and Innovation. The paper, authored by the INSA Technology and Innovation Council, makes a case for the investment of science and technology saying in its Executive Summary, investment is “integral to the economic
Software AG Government Solutions Takes Home First Prize for its Humanitarian Relief Technology at AFECA Competition
Software AG Government Solutions announced today it has garnered the first prize award at the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA) Western Conference PlugFest competition in San Diego for Humanitarian Relief technology. Teams were asked to build technology in multiple Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) scenarios. The company’s winning demo involved a scenario in
Hughes Network Systems Supports and Sponsors the FIRST Robotics Competition
For the seventh consecutive year, Hughes Network Systems is supporting the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics competition. Hughes recently sponsored the DC Regional competition and will judge Chesapeake Regional competition April 11-13, at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Md.Winners of both regional competitions will participate in the FIRST Championship,
MindShare Announces 2013 Members; Groupon Co-CEO Ted Leonsis Hosts Kick-Off Event
For the 17th consecutive year MindShare, an exclusive organization for CEOs of the most promising high tech companies in the Washington, D.C. area, yesterday announced the members of its 2013 class. An event for this year’s members took place yesterday at the Verizon Center and was hosted by Ted Leonsis, co-CEO of Groupon, as well
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