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Nokia Wins $45M Grant from Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund

WashngtonExec

Nokia has won a $45 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund. The fund is a 10-year, $1.5 billion program advancing open wireless network technologies. The grant will improve Nokias existing investment in U.S.-based R&D with funds awarded to further strengthen capabilities in Open RAN, the company [.

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SAIC Appoints Fred Silva as Enterprise IT Lead

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Science Applications International Corp. has named Fred Silva, a veteran IT executive, as vice president of enterprise IT and next-generation networking. Silva announced his new position at SAIC in a LinkedIn post published Saturday.

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SIAC Rules 2025: Breaking New Ground in Emergency Arbitration with Protective Preliminary Orders

Kluwer Arbitration

Emergency arbitration (EA) was initially introduced as a procedural tool on an opt-out basis in arbitrations under the American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution Rules. In 2010 , the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) became the first institution based in Asia to introduce EA provisions in its arbitral rules.

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Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: ManTech’s Richard Smith

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Richard Smith Vice President of National Security Division, ManTech In 2024, Richard Smith and his team revolutionized national security missions for key federal civilian agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Under Smith, ManTechs team implemented DHS’ first large language model architecture, driving [.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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CyberSmart 2024: Managing AI Risks & Cybersecurity Challenges at the State & Local Level

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Agencies & industry partners discuss how to modernize outdated infrastructure & secure networks with the rise of advanced technologies & a changing threat landscape. A s technology evolves at exponential rates, so do the associated challenges and security threats. To keep up with the cybersecurity changes that arise with advanced technologies (like artificial intelligence), the White House released Executive Order 14110 in October 2023 on the safe, secure, and trustworthy development

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WATCH: Prachi Sukhatankar, Caroline D’Angelo on Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation & Optimization

WashngtonExec

In this virtual video panel series, WashingtonExec sits down with industry and public sector leaders to discuss current challenges, innovations and initiatives top of mind across the government IT landscape. WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Prachi Sukhatankar, vice president at Booz Allen leading the firms climate and infrastructure portfolio; and Caroline D’Angelo, acting chief [.

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Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: Accenture Federal Services’ Michael Keefe

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Michael Keefe Managing Director of Customs & Border Protection & Client Lead, Accenture Federal Services Since starting at Accenture Federal Services in June, Michael Keefe successfully integrated his portfolio of defense and civilian projects from a previous position at Cognosante. “Im dedicated to continuing to develop and nurture a culture that supports innovative delivery, empowers [.