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Review: Fluke Networks CableIQ Qualification Tester Quickly Pinpoints Issues

FedTech Magazine

JULY 29, 2022

From an IT worker’s perspective, networks are the lifeline of a federal agency. Low network latency is essential to both citizen services and project and mission execution. But how to optimize network performance without new hardware or technology? A job like that requires a tool like the CableIQ…

Networking

Networking Demand Budget IT

Beyond the enterprise: Zero trust adapts to the dynamic demands of the tactical edge

FedScoop

APRIL 4, 2025

It also highlights how modern zero-trust principles, which treat every user and device as potentially compromised, now play an increasingly critical role in both securing data and enabling mission-critical collaboration across available networks in these dynamic settings. We ended up rebuilding the network from scratch.

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Civilian Federal Agencies Look to Leverage 5G

FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2022

While the Defense Department has moved faster than civilian agencies in adopting 5G, leaders across federal government are taking an interest in the emerging network infrastructure, with good reason. “5G 5G is more than cellular telephony,” according to a report from the CSIS Working Group on Trust and Security in 5G Networks. “5G

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JMA’s Rishi Bhaskar on Modernizing Government Communication Systems With Software-Based 5G Networks

GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Rishi Bhaskar, senior vice president and general manager at JMA Wireless, said government agencies looking to modernize their communication systems and meet evolving demands should consider implementing software-based 5G networks. “A When we add modern applications

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Senators Demand Answers on FinCEN’s Delayed Implementation of AML Whistleblower Program

Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

On February 2, Senators Charles Grassley (R-IA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) sent a letter to Andrea Gacki, the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), expressing concerns about significant delays in the implementation of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Whistleblower Improvement Act.

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Demand Corruption Media Networking

Using Data to Fortify Network Defenses

FedInsider

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Available on Demand | October 3, 2023 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE One Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) program that has been widely adopted throughout the federal government also is one of its longest-established – the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program.

Networking

Networking Data Participation Leadership

Raytheon BBN Technologies Receives DARPA Contract to Develop Supply Demand Network Simulator

ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded RTX 's Raytheon BBN Technologies the Resilient Supply-and-Demand Networks contract.

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Demand Networking Contract

Dell Whistleblower Suit Leads to $4.3 Million Settlement over Non-Competitive Bids to the Army

Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Join NWC in Taking Action: Demand that Congress strengthen the False Claims Act Further Reading: Dell and Iron Bow Agree to Pay $4.3M Million Settlement over Non-Competitive Bids to the Army appeared first on Whistleblower Network News. The bill is widely supported by whistleblower advocates.

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Gen Digital Pays $55 Million False Claims Act Judgment Following Whistleblower Suit and Trial

Whistleblower Network News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Join NWC in Taking Action: Demand that Congress strengthen the False Claims Act Further Reading: Gen Digital Pays $55.1M Join NWC in Taking Action: Demand that Congress strengthen the False Claims Act Further Reading: Gen Digital Pays $55.1M The bill is widely supported by whistleblower advocates.

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Negotiation Demand Price Accountability

DoD raises formal performance concerns on multibillion dollar moving contract

Federal News Network

JANUARY 30, 2025

Those figures are corroborated by emails obtained by Federal News Network in which HomeSafe reached out to a broad swath of the moving industry to try to secure capacity for moves that were quickly approaching or were already overdue but for which no drivers were currently assigned.

Capacity

Capacity Contract Tender Networking

Raytheon BBN Technologies Secures DARPA Contract to Develop Supply Demand Network Simulator

ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded RTX 's Raytheon BBN Technologies the Resilient Supply-and-Demand Networks contract.

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Demand Networking Contract

GOP lawmakers demand SBA postpone IT upgrades amid year-end contract spending surge

Federal News Network

JULY 16, 2024

Once again, the SBA is putting small businesses last and forcing them to navigate a bureaucratic mess,” Ernst and Williams told Federal News Network in a statement. The post GOP lawmakers demand SBA postpone IT upgrades amid year-end contract spending surge first appeared on Federal News Network.

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Demand IT Contract Participation

The Army has been trying to simplify its networks for decades. Officials say this time is different

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Army has been talking for many, many years about the need to simplify its IT networks. It also doesn’t hurt that network simplification is a major priority for the Army’s new chief of staff. It also doesn’t hurt that network simplification is a major priority for the Army’s new chief of staff.

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Networking IT Integrity Integration

Meta Whistleblower Testifies that Company Undermined National Security to Build Business in China

Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 10, 2025

National Whistleblower Center has set up an Action Alert allowing supporters to write to Congress demanding protections for artificial intelligence whistleblowers.

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Demand Networking Import Data

Qui Tam Whistleblower Awarded Nearly $4 Million After Alleging Improper Billing by UCHealth

Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The bill is widely supported by whistleblower advocates. National Whistleblower Center (NWC) has issued an Action Alert calling on Congress to pass the bill.

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Demand Evaluation Accountability Government Contracts

Exploring Sole-Source Contracts: A Shortcut to Federal Success?

USFCR

JANUARY 20, 2025

This highlights how sole-source contracts can meet specialized demands that no other vendor can fulfill. Network with Agencies : Build relationships with federal buyers and contracting officers. Who Qualifies for Sole-Source Contracts? Its a must-have for federal agencies considering your company for a sole-source award.

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Competitive Bidding Contract Bidding Buyers

CreatorUp harnesses AWS AI tools to scale digital content development

AWS Public Sector

JULY 1, 2024

A growing list of educational organizations, including Kaplan, McGraw Hill, New York University (NYU), and Coursera, have turned to CreatorUp to meet the rising demand. CreatorUp helps the education sector meet content demand—quickly When it comes to developing digital course content, one of the biggest challenges is scalability.

Education

Education Demand Digital Media Media

DIA CIO Doug Cossa on JWICS Evolution

GovCon Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

The Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System, known as JWICS, is a top secret information technology network used by Department of Defense and Intelligence Community components. Cossa will share his

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Demand Networking

Using ArcGIS GeoAnalytics Engine on Amazon EMR to predict rideshare demand

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Rideshare demand prediction is a well-explored topic in academia and industry, with abundant online resources offering diverse modeling frameworks tailored to different geographic contexts. A challenge with rideshare demand prediction, however, is that the trip data required to calibrate or train models can be exceptionally large.

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Demand Engineering Data Export

VP Bill Cull Talks SpyCloud’s Role in Safeguarding Government in the New Era of Cybercrime

ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 31, 2024

He has served in senior leadership positions at companies such as IBM, Splunk, Oracle and Palo Alto Networks. In this Spotlight interview, Cull outlined the demands of the new era of cybercrime that has developed over the last decade, the value and risks of open-source intelligence and more. He is now VP of the U.S.

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Demand Leadership Government Government

Brazil, Colombia join the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance to tackle talent gap

AWS Public Sector

APRIL 22, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the demand for skilled tech professionals continues to outpace the supply. This initiative aims to foster collaboration among employers, academic institutions, and governments, ensuring that academic curricula aligns with real-world demands of businesses.

Education

Education Collaboration Demand Networking

Smoothstack’s Chris Coligado: Cybersecurity, AI Among Top In-Demand Federal IT Skills in 2025

ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 29, 2024

In an article published on the company’s website, […]

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Demand Project Management IT Networking

CFTC Whistleblower Program Doomed Without Congressional Intervention

Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The whistleblower advocacy NGO, National Whistleblower Center, urges the public to use their voices and demand Congress pass an emergency measure to save this invaluable program. The post CFTC Whistleblower Program Doomed Without Congressional Intervention appeared first on Whistleblower Network News. The time to act is now!

Finance

Finance Demand Networking IT

AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance expands to Texas

AWS Public Sector

JULY 23, 2024

The tech industry in the state of Texas is booming, with a growing demand for skilled workers in cloud, information technology (IT), software development, and data analytics roles. According to the Dallas Federal Reserve, high tech represents almost 5 percent of Texas’ gross domestic product (GDP) and more than 9 percent of employment.

Education

Education Demand Collaboration Quality

DOJ Intervenes in Qui Tam Case Against International Student Recruiting Firm

Whistleblower Network News

MAY 10, 2024

Particularly, since 2015, SATP, under the direction of Borhaug, has recruited American students to attend UK schools and demanded payment of a commission for SATP’s services. Under the FCA’s qui tam provisions, whistleblowers with knowledge of government contracting fraud may file lawsuits on behalf of the U.S. government.

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Education Demand Influencing Participation

Ten years later, agencies still making gains on category management

Federal News Network

MARCH 26, 2025

Were certainly doing that, Mike Derrios, the deputy assistant secretary for acquisition and senior procurement executive at the State Department, told Federal News Network in a recent interview. But the missing ingredient for us, really, and for any agency, is aggregating the demand signal.

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Category Management Management Purchasing Budget

How EdTech and workforce development companies drive business success through AWS Marketplace

AWS Public Sector

APRIL 10, 2024

Worldwide, more than 550 governments and 3,100 higher education institutions use Coursera’s enterprise learning platform to equip their students, citizens, and government employees with in-demand skills and prepare them for job success.

Education

Education Purchasing Procurement Networking

FBI, DCIS raid Carahsoft headquarters

Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

According to court documents from July 2023, “Carahsoft has acknowledged that it has in its possession, custody or control thousands of documents that are responsive to the Civil Investigative Demand (CID) but that it has failed to produce.” The post FBI, DCIS raid Carahsoft headquarters first appeared on Federal News Network.

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Collusion Price Bidding Demand

Whistleblowers Receive $507,000 for Alleging PPP Fraud by California Dental Offices

Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 20, 2024

Join NWC in Taking Action: Demand that Congress strengthen the False Claims Act Further Reading: Southern California Dental Offices and Former Owners Pay $6.3M Join NWC in Taking Action: Demand that Congress strengthen the False Claims Act Further Reading: Southern California Dental Offices and Former Owners Pay $6.3M

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Demand Accountability Networking Government

DIU’s Johnson Wu Has a Message for Industry

GovCon Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

5G networks are highly scalable, accommodate electromagnetic spectrum diversity and are, beneficially, based on established standards, according to Johnson Wu, a contractor who works on the cyber portfolio at the Defense Innovation Unit.

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Demand Networking Innovation IT

What is Strategic Procurement, and How Can Cooperative Purchasing Help?

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Group purchasing also gives you access to a network of vetted suppliers, simplifying the selection process. “I Whether you’re looking to improve internal processes or meet external demands, a strategic procurement approach will position your organization for long-term success. Brought to you by:

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Metis adds real-time collaboration to classroom live streams with Amazon IVS

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Offering interactive online classes via live stream or on-demand viewing is one way it achieves this. More than 85 percent of Metis users live in areas where network connectivity and bandwidth are typically an issue, limiting the availability and accessibility of online courses. Video quality was also a key factor.

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Collaboration Education Quality Demand

How ‘fit-for-purpose’ CPU accelerators are revolutionizing data processing

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The bottom line is that as agencies map out their future IT investment strategies, choosing “fit-for-purpose” hardware will become essential to balancing performance demands with total operating costs. Data Streaming – capable of speeding up data movement across memory caches, storage and network devices.

Data

Data Engineering Demand Balance

Three Whistleblower Lawsuits Lead to Walgreens’ $106 Million False Claims Act Settlement

Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Join NWC in Taking Action: Demand that Congress strengthen the False Claims Act Further Reading: Walgreens Agrees to Pay $106.8M Join NWC in Taking Action: Demand that Congress strengthen the False Claims Act Further Reading: Walgreens Agrees to Pay $106.8M The bill is widely supported by whistleblower advocates.

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Whistleblower Lawsuit Alleging PPP Loan Fraud Results in $400,000 Settlement

Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The bill is widely supported by whistleblower advocates. National Whistleblower Center (NWC) has issued an Action Alert calling on Congress to pass the bill.

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Demand Accountability Networking Government

Genetic Testing Company to Pay $5 Million after Whistleblowers Allege Kickbacks

Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 7, 2024

The bill is widely supported by whistleblower advocates. National Whistleblower Center (NWC) has issued an Action Alert calling on Congress to pass the bill.

Accountability

Accountability Demand Integrity Integration

Advocates Call for Public Action on DOJ Whistleblower Program

Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 19, 2024

National Whistleblower Center (NWC) has issued an Action Alert allowing individuals to write to the DOJ to demand that the DOJ Whistleblower Program is implemented in a way that works for whistleblowers.

Corruption

Corruption Demand Consulting Networking

City of Los Angeles to Pay $38.2 Million over Whistleblower Allegations of Defrauding HUD

Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 28, 2024

Join NWC in Taking Action: Demand that Congress strengthen the False Claims Act Further Reading: City of Los Angeles Agrees to Pay $38.2 Million over Whistleblower Allegations of Defrauding HUD appeared first on Whistleblower Network News. The bill is widely supported by whistleblower advocates.

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Thresholds Demand Accountability Networking

A tech pipeline for rural communities: West Virginia joins AWS Tech Alliance

AWS Public Sector

JANUARY 10, 2024

Working backwards from employer demand for specific skills and roles, the Tech Alliance provides pathways for early career talent to jobs in cloud support, software development, and data integration. Currently, the initiative is in six countries: the US (Illinois, New York, and Washington), Egypt , Spain , Germany , Italy, and Singapore.

Education

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Penn State Whistleblower Receives $250K in Cybersecurity False Claims Act Case

Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The bill is widely supported by whistleblower advocates. National Whistleblower Center (NWC) has issued an Action Alert calling on Congress to pass the bill.

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Demand Accountability Government Contracts Networking

Senate bill calls for firing feds convicted of sexual assault

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

“And we've spent a lot of time thinking about the best way to approach these changes." ( IRS reorganizes its top ranks, with focus on ‘historic’ agency modernization - Federal News Network) The Homeland Security Department is turning off two key features of a major cybersecurity program. With Only 9% of Its D.C. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa))

Insurance

Insurance Demand Networking Accountability

Governments need to plan for the entire product lifecycle when they purchase technology today

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

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Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government

Federal Cloud Transformation: Navigating Challenges With a Zero-Trust Approach

GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

The expansive security perimeter of a cloud network poses a significant challenge, considering that every connected device becomes a potential entry point for cyberattacks. Digital transformation is a driving force for government agencies, with cloud technology playing a pivotal role.

Utilities

Utilities Demand Budget Government

Whistleblower Receives $1.2 Million for Alleging Violations of FCC Rules

Whistleblower Network News

JULY 16, 2024

Its objective is to guarantee that contemporary communications networks are accessible to customers in high-cost, isolated, and rural locations at prices that are equivalent to those in cities. Join NWC in Taking Action: Demand that Congress strengthen the False Claims Act Further Reading: Armstrong Group Agrees to Pay $6.5M

Telecommunication

Telecommunication Internal Control Networking Import

Review: Fluke Networks CableIQ Qualification Tester Quickly Pinpoints Issues

Beyond the enterprise: Zero trust adapts to the dynamic demands of the tactical edge

Trending Sources

Civilian Federal Agencies Look to Leverage 5G

JMA’s Rishi Bhaskar on Modernizing Government Communication Systems With Software-Based 5G Networks

Senators Demand Answers on FinCEN’s Delayed Implementation of AML Whistleblower Program

Using Data to Fortify Network Defenses

Raytheon BBN Technologies Receives DARPA Contract to Develop Supply Demand Network Simulator

Dell Whistleblower Suit Leads to $4.3 Million Settlement over Non-Competitive Bids to the Army

Gen Digital Pays $55 Million False Claims Act Judgment Following Whistleblower Suit and Trial

DoD raises formal performance concerns on multibillion dollar moving contract

Raytheon BBN Technologies Secures DARPA Contract to Develop Supply Demand Network Simulator

GOP lawmakers demand SBA postpone IT upgrades amid year-end contract spending surge

The Army has been trying to simplify its networks for decades. Officials say this time is different

Meta Whistleblower Testifies that Company Undermined National Security to Build Business in China

Qui Tam Whistleblower Awarded Nearly $4 Million After Alleging Improper Billing by UCHealth

Exploring Sole-Source Contracts: A Shortcut to Federal Success?

CreatorUp harnesses AWS AI tools to scale digital content development

DIA CIO Doug Cossa on JWICS Evolution

Using ArcGIS GeoAnalytics Engine on Amazon EMR to predict rideshare demand

VP Bill Cull Talks SpyCloud’s Role in Safeguarding Government in the New Era of Cybercrime

Brazil, Colombia join the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance to tackle talent gap

Smoothstack’s Chris Coligado: Cybersecurity, AI Among Top In-Demand Federal IT Skills in 2025

CFTC Whistleblower Program Doomed Without Congressional Intervention

AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance expands to Texas

DOJ Intervenes in Qui Tam Case Against International Student Recruiting Firm

Ten years later, agencies still making gains on category management

How EdTech and workforce development companies drive business success through AWS Marketplace

FBI, DCIS raid Carahsoft headquarters

Whistleblowers Receive $507,000 for Alleging PPP Fraud by California Dental Offices

DIU’s Johnson Wu Has a Message for Industry

What is Strategic Procurement, and How Can Cooperative Purchasing Help?

Metis adds real-time collaboration to classroom live streams with Amazon IVS

How ‘fit-for-purpose’ CPU accelerators are revolutionizing data processing

Three Whistleblower Lawsuits Lead to Walgreens’ $106 Million False Claims Act Settlement

Whistleblower Lawsuit Alleging PPP Loan Fraud Results in $400,000 Settlement

Genetic Testing Company to Pay $5 Million after Whistleblowers Allege Kickbacks

Advocates Call for Public Action on DOJ Whistleblower Program

City of Los Angeles to Pay $38.2 Million over Whistleblower Allegations of Defrauding HUD

A tech pipeline for rural communities: West Virginia joins AWS Tech Alliance

Penn State Whistleblower Receives $250K in Cybersecurity False Claims Act Case

Senate bill calls for firing feds convicted of sexual assault

Governments need to plan for the entire product lifecycle when they purchase technology today

Federal Cloud Transformation: Navigating Challenges With a Zero-Trust Approach

Whistleblower Receives $1.2 Million for Alleging Violations of FCC Rules

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