Rep. Frank Wolf Announces Upcoming STEM Career Fair
Last week, Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) announced the upcoming STEM Career Fair for area middle and high schools students September 27-28 at the Dulles Town Center in Loudoun County. Wolf, a longtime supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education and chairman of the House Appropriations subcommittee that funds many of the nation’s science
SAVE THE DATE: 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on June 28th
The Young AFCEA Bethesda chapter is hosting the 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Golf Club at Lansdowne in Lansdowne, Va. The funds raised from the tournament will support U.S. service members. About 150 golfers and 300 attendees are expected, and the event will feature a live band, raffle, silent auction, dinner
ASM Research Inc. Opens New Office in Hawaii, Supporting Pacific Customer Base
ASM Research Inc. opened a new office in Honolulu, Hawaii earlier this month. The new office is its fourth one to open, and was established to better meet the needs of its customer base in the Pacific in support of Department of Defense (DoD) and Veteran’s Administration (VA) initiatives. “It is with great pride that
SAVE THE DATE: NVTC Titans Breakfast Event February 5th
The Honorable Sean O’Keefe, chairman of the board for the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) and CEO of EADS North America, will headline the organization’s Titans breakfast event on February 5th from 7 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at The Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner in McLean, Va. O’Keefe, who was appointed as chairman of the
Deltek Holds Holiday Party; Benefits Marine Corps Toys for Tots & Year-Up Foundation
On December 5th, Deltek held its annual holiday party at the Ritz Carlton in McLean, Va., from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The party benefited Marine Corps Toys for Tots and Year-Up Foundation, with guests asked to bring either an unwrapped present for the former charity, or a $25 voluntary contribution for the latter.
HP Enterprise Services Wins $36M Contract From The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded HP Enterprise Services a $36 million, five-year contract to provide a department-wide email and calendaring infrastructure to the VA’s 600,000 users with Microsoft Office 365 for Government. “VA is moving to cloud-based email and collaboration as part of a broader effort to leverage emerging technologies to
VA Selects Avaya and Standard Communications for Hospital Communications Update
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center, a respected veterans hospital in Washington, D.C., will update its communications network with the Avaya Aura platform. Avaya Government Solutions will work with Standard Communications, Inc., a service disabled veteran-owned small business, to install and support the software by the end of the year. The upgrade will allow healthcare professionals
Sotera And USGIF Donate $10,000 To Fisher House For Military Families
Sotera and USGIF teamed up to donate $10,000 to Fisher House Foundation, a private-public partnership that provides comfortable housing on VA medical campuses while their soldier recovers.Keith Masback, President of USGIF, and John Hillen, President & CEO of Sotera, presented the check together at a brief ceremony at the Foundation’s headquarters in Rockville, Maryland yesterday.Hillen
VA Renews HP Contract To Improve Benefit Claims Processing And Healthcare Delivery
HP today announced that the VA has selected HP Enterprise Services to continue as a prime contractor for the Compensation and Pension Record Interchange (CAPRI) support program to help deliver quality healthcare to veterans.The contract extends HP’s 10-year involvement with the CAPRI application.“Providing quality healthcare in a timely manner to veterans is a top priority
The Department of Veteran Affairs Establishes New Social Media Policy
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a new policy directive that secures the use of web-based collaboration and social media tools. The “VA Directive 6515: Use of Web-Based Collaboration Technologies” will allow the VA to leverage emerging platforms that enhance communication, stakeholder outreach, and information exchange as the department transforms itself into a 21st
SRA International Contracted By VA For Its Veteran Relationship Management Program
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has chosen SRA International, Inc. as an awardee for its Veteran Relationship Management (VRM) program. SRA is a leading provider of technology and strategic consulting services and solutions to government organizations. The indefinite quantity (IDIQ) multi-award contract, which has a ceiling of $480 million awarded five various contracts. SRA’s
Gibraltar Associates Names Veronica Brown as Vice President
Veronica Brown (pictured) has been named vice president of Gibraltar Associates (GA), one of the fastest-growing communications firms in the United States. Brown’s main focus will be on scientific and technical communications, health care communications, social media and public awareness campaigns. “We are thrilled to have Veronica join Gibraltar Associates,” said Eric Bovim, GA’s CEO
Booz Allen Awarded Contract with Veterans Affairs, Along With 14 Others For $12 Billion
Booz Allen Hamilton, a top management and technology consulting services to the U.S. government, was awarded to be a prime contractor on the Veterans Affairs’ (VA), Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology (T4). This contract will assist VA in its renovation efforts. Booz Allen is one of 14 contractors of the award with a five-year performance period.
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