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Opinion: New Voice Technology Could Significantly Improve Disaster Response
Modern voice solutions have an important contribution to the various technologies that first responders use to share information, according to Stacy Schwartz, RingCentral’s vice president of U.S. public sector and education. Schwartz cited a United Nations finding that platforms like early SMS hurricane warnings can result in up to 30 percent reduction in fatalities. According […] Read more
HIMARS Operations and Issues that Surround Them
HIMARS (M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) has been a crucial weapon and defense system against attacks since its debut. The rocket launcher system’s might has been tested and proven effective with the US government sending multiple units in military aid to foreign allies. Amid its success, HIMARS isn’t exempt from issues that limit […] Read more
Derrick Pledger Joins Maximus as Chief Digital and Information Officer
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 […] Read more
Mike Loomis to Lead New Nokia Business Dedicated to US Government
Finland-based network technology company Nokia has launched a subsidiary focused on serving the U.S. federal government. Nokia Federal Solutions is expected to deliver products and services building on an existing portfolio that includes 5G, Internet protocol routing, optical networking and private wireless. NFS will comprise experts in commercial communications technology and U.S. government requirements, Nokia […] Read more
QinetiQ Secures $170M CBP Contract to Support Tethered Aerostat Radar System
QinetiQ US announced Monday that it has received a potential five-year, $170 million contract from the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection to provide operations and maintenance support to the Tethered Aerostat Radar System. DHS uses TARS to obtain real-time data supporting border security efforts, QinetiQ said. U.S. military and law enforcement partners conducting related land, sea […] Read more
Idemia Tests Biometric Access Control System at US Army Installation
Idemia’s national security solutions business recently demonstrated its ID2Access biometric access control technology to U.S. Army and Department of Defense stakeholders at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center aims to use ID2Access to deliver frictionless access control and enhance security and quality of life at the garrison, SourceSecurity reported. If fully […] Read more
QinetiQ US to Supply Next Generation Bomb Suits Under $84M Army Deal
The U.S. Army has awarded QinetiQ U.S. a five-year, $84 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to deliver more than 700 Next Generation Advanced Bomb Suits. NGABS will protect explosive ordnance disposal soldiers during daily operations to neutralize and dispose of improvised explosive devices, QinetiQ said. It is meant to replace the Advance Bomb Suit, which has been […] Read more
Albers Aerospace’s Leaders, Founders, Execs: Who Are They?
Albers Aerospace’s Leaders, Founders, Execs: Who are they? These Albers Aerospace personalities comprise a small business team of warfighters driven by a common purpose. They deliver value and inspire others to make a profound difference for the countrymen and individuals who serve it daily. Get to know this team fueled by a passion for the […] Read more