Updates on Communities, Partners, and Industry Recognition
5G’s potential for DOD; Update on TSP transition; Warfighting missions of U.S. Cyber Command
Sept 29, 2022
he Department of Defense is moving its tests of 5G technology to the next phase, as the technology is a key component to digital transformation in the service. Lt. Gen. Bill Bender (USAF, ret.), senior vice president for strategic accounts and government relations at Leidos and former chief information officer at the Air Force, discusses the potential 5G has across DOD…
MSP software landscape shifts amid consolidation, new tools
Sept 19, 2022
An evolving MSP software market offers service providers wider choices for running their businesses. Will they embrace platform consolidation or consider other options? …
Cloud consultants attract investors, grow revenue
Sept 12, 2022
Money keeps pouring into the cloud consulting and professional services market as industry executives cite steady demand for their services in an uncertain economy…
Onward NRV Wins SEDC Award for Regional Bus Wrap Marketing Campaign
September 2, 2022
VIRGINIA’S NEW RIVER VALLEY – Onward New River Valley is proud to have received an award from the Southern Economic Development Council through its 2022 Communication Awards Competition…
Private Equity: Here’s How to Find the Best Cloud Service Provider M&A Targets
July 21, 2022
FOCUS Investment Banking’s proprietary data-driven algorithm ranks the top Cloud-related candidates for buying, selling, and capital raising…
Improving space system edge-computing; The road ahead for PMA implementation
July 21, 2022
On today’s episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, Lt. Gen. Bill Bender (USAF, ret.), senior vice president for strategic accounts and government relations at Leidos and former chief information officer at the Air Force explains how the Department of Defense can improve edge-computing for its space systems…
Partners see growth in maturing on-premises cloud technology
Colocation, data-center-as-a-service offerings and cloud-like consumption models offer customers alternatives — or adjuncts — to public cloud platforms…
Partners weigh OEMs' private cloud options for clients
July 13, 2022
Dell Apex, HPE GreenLake and NetApp Keystone are among the pay-per-use hardware platforms partners can offer clients considering alternatives to the public cloud…
1901 Group taps James Christopher as President
May 31, 2022
James Christopher, armed with more than two decades of senior leadership experience, including time spent responsible for the general management and oversight of all federal, state and local government and commercial programs spanning engineering, operations and service delivery at 1901 Group has been tapped by the company as President…
1901 Group taps James Christopher as President
May 27, 2022
James Christopher, armed with more than two decades of senior leadership experience, including time spent responsible for the general management and oversight of all federal, state and local government and commercial programs spanning engineering, operations and service delivery at 1901 Group has been tapped by the company as President…
Unintentional or Evolutionary: How Digital Platforms Impact Future Jobs
May 26, 2022
Two technology catalysts have changed the workforce needs of both government and the private sector…
Partner ecosystem strategy: Co-innovation and other variants
May 03, 2022
Co-innovation, generative partnering and co-creation describe alliances among customers, service providers and tech vendors…
Air Force software factories; More awards from TMF; Government struggles with implementing FISMA
April 20, 2022
On today’s episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, the Department of Veterans Affairs receives $10.5 million from the Technology Modernization Fund to support the agency’s transition to Login.gov…
Executive Spotlight: Dan Voce, SVP for Enterprise Cyber & Solutions at Leidos
April 13, 2022
Dan Voce, senior vice president for enterprise cyber and solutions at Leidos, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding the challenges to drive digital modernization across the defense, civil and health markets across the federal landscape…
Cloud data platforms spark partners' consulting business
Enterprises that plan to build data products, such as dashboards and AI-driven predictive models, must first assemble…
Cloud for industry sectors calls for co-innovation
The verticalization of cloud computing will hinge on alliances in which service providers, hyperscalers and customers collaborate on industry-specific platforms…
NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan; “Fixing computers” at DOD; Improving NatSec, IC cybersecurity
February 2, 2022
An open letter on LinkedIn titled “Fix Our Computers” has garnered the attention of Air Force leaders. Lt. Gen. Bill Bender (USAF, ret.), senior vice president for strategic accounts and government relations at Leidos and former chief information officer at the Air Force, discusses the speed of modernization at DOD components…
Is the Growth of Data Pedestrian or Problematic?
The intersection of cloud, edge computing and the exponential growth of data is going to increase the burden on organizations’ operations…
Cybersecurity outlook 2022: Consultants cite 5 trends
What’s in store for IT security? Consultants and MSPs point to zero trust, cryptographic governance and a more targeted approach to education as among the key developments….
DLA Chief Data and Analytics Officer Lindsey Saul and modernization at USAF
On today’s episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, the Department of Defense has invited Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microsoft and Oracle to bid on the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability contraDefens…
Multi-cloud deployments challenge customers, partners
The complexity of operating multiple clouds has opened opportunities for consultants and service providers, who aim to instill a more holistic management approach…
Governor Northam Announces Career and Technical Education Grants to Seven School Divisions
Governor Ralph Northam announced $1.5 million in grants to seven school divisions to implement career and technical education programs to prepare students for high-wage, in-demand careers…
New opportunity for information technology students
Governor Northam has announced a grant for Career and Technical Education, and Radford Public Schools is a recipient. In a $1.5 million package, seven school districts, three of which are here in Southwest Virginia…
Massive educational grant prepares Virginia students for careers in STEM
Seven school divisions around the Commonwealth — including three in southwest Virginia — will receive part of the $1.5 million in grants to help implement career and technical education programs…
Career and technical grants announced for seven Virginia school divisions
Governor Ralph Northam Tuesday announced $1.5 million in grants to seven school divisions to implement career and technical education programs to “prepare students for high-wage, in-demand careers.”…
Governor announces career, technical education grants to seven school divisions
Gov. Ralph Northam announced $1.5 million in grants to seven school divisions to implement career and technical education programs to prepare students for high-wage, in-demand careers…
State and Local Government Technology Revs Digital Services
Agencies, in a bid to quickly roll out citizen services, rely on a combination of chatbots, upgraded networks, no-code/low-code technology and cloud computing…
Cloud Integration Services Emerge as Partner Opportunity
Consultants help customers unify disparate cloud systems, offering services reminiscent of 1980s vintage systems integration. They face obstacles along the way, however…
VDVS honors Employers for Commitment to Virginia Values Veterans Program
September 22, 2021
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services has recognized selected Virginia employers for their commitment to the Virginia Values Veterans Program and their hiring of Virginia military veterans, transitioning services members, and their spouses…
Companies recognized for hiring of veterans, military spouses
September 17, 2021
Some companies in Virginia have been recognized for their hiring of veterans and military spouses…
Virginia employers recognized for hiring Veterans and Military spouses
September 15, 2021
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (VDVS) today recognized selected Virginia employers for their exceptional commitment to the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program and their hiring of Virginia military veterans, transitioning services members, and their spouses…
Virginia Employers Recognized For Hiring Veterans And Military Spouses, Virginia Department of Veterans Services Presents Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Awards During 2021 Virtual Virginia Veterans and Military Conference
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (VDVS) today recognized selected Virginia employers for their exceptional commitment to the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program and their hiring of Virginia military veterans, transitioning services members, and their spouses…
Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council Celebrates Innovation and Community at TechNite
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) held its annual TechNite last night at The Inn at Virginia Tech. TechNite is an annual celebration of the local technology community…
How to move tech from disruptive to sustainable
Aligning government interest and funding with the firms creating the jobs of the future…
State pushes broadband expansion into overdrive
Early in his administration, Gov. Ralph Northam proposed an ambitious goal: achieving universal broadband connectivity statewide by 2028…
Microsoft Inspire 2021 takes on 'era of rapid change'
July 14, 2021
Microsoft Inspire 2021 kicked off with new visions for its technologies, aimed at aligning with a world where digital adoption has skyrocketed…
Bridging the Digital Divide through Upskilling and Digital Inclusion
July 12, 2021
How governments can be part of the solution…
Leidos remains atop the Washington Technology Top 100
June 22, 2021
For the third year in a row, Leidos tops the Washington Technology Top 100…
How to target and understand your competition’s experts
Many sources of a competitor’s competitive advantage may often be categorized in one of four categories…
Outcome-based contracting sees uptick during pandemic
May 27, 2021
Outcome-based contracting has become more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic as organizations look to share risk…