McNally Capital portfolio company Xcelerate Solutions has announced the completion of its merger with Fairfax, Virginia-based cybersecurity firm VMD. The organization resulting from the merger will comprise more than 1,000 technology professionals committed to providing “cybersecurity, enterprise and infrastructure protection services focused on mission-first delivery,” Xcelerate said Tuesday. The companies plan to retain the Xcelerate […]
Artificial intelligence is expected to modernize the educational landscape. Tim Boltz, education market program executive at Carahsoft and a 4×24 member, said schools need to embrace AI and machine learning to adapt to the changing needs of students. To ensure the success of AI in classrooms, education officials must follow guiding principles for responsible and […]
Washington, D.C.-based private investment firm Arlington Capital Partners has announced that it will sell J&J Worldwide Services to CBRE Group for up to $1.05 billion, including $800 million in upfront cash and and additional $250 million depending on performance thresholds. Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, J&J offers preventative maintenance support for federal government and health care […]
A Carahsoft sales director said the education sector must have a strong cybersecurity base to get the most out of digital services. Tim Boltz, education market program executive at Carahsoft and a 4×24 member, shared that having a strong cybersecurity base allows universities to take advantage of external data, improve internal performance and make the […]
Northrop Grumman announced that it worked with telecommunications provider AT&T and Washington, D.C.-based Secure EMP-Resilient Edge to test the secure and rapid transmission of classified military data using an augmented reality headset and 5G connectivity. The demonstration showed how aircraft servicing time and spending can be reduced through modernized flightline maintenance and sustainment, Northrop said […]
Government services provider Maximus has announced the appointment of Derrick Pledger as chief digital and information officer. He will drive growth by overseeing modernization and enterprise information technology strategies while ensuring that government agencies receive improved service delivery and customer experience, Maximus said Tuesday. Maximus President and CEO Bruce Caswell, a past Wash100 winner, said […]
Herndon, Virginia-based professional and management services company Serco has secured a follow-on U.S. Air Force contract to manage and maintain the service branch’s IBM TRIRIGA software application, a task that Serco first won in 2019. The new contract provides a one-year base period and four one-year options for a $90 million total value, with all […]
The vice president of Splunk’s public sector segment said IT leaders are calling for artificial intelligence regulations developed by the international community. In an opinion piece written for Nasdaq, Bill Rowan, a 4×24 member and a past Wash100 awardee, cited a survey indicating that IT leaders want to use AI to improve productivity, innovation and […]
Vienna, Virginia-based information technology services provider Alpha Omega Integration has secured a data stewardship contract from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Environmental Information, a unit of the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service. Under the five-year contract worth up to $43 million, Alpha Omega will provide core tools, systems and […]
NASA has recognized KBR’s move to partner with small businesses to support its mission with two new awards. The science, technology and engineering solutions provider’s efforts were recognized with 2023 Large Business Prime Contractor of the Year awards at the U.S. space agency’s Johnson Space Center and Goddard Space Flight Center. The award, handed out […]
