AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This post discusses how Amazon Web Services (AWS) can help you set up a unified search platform for educational content using Amazon OpenSearch Service. Amazon OpenSearch Service is a managed service that makes it easy to deploy, operate, and scale OpenSearch clusters in the AWS Cloud. With digital learning becoming increasingly popular, managing a vast amount of educational data can be challenging.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A Florida pharmaceutical company and its chief executive have agreed to pay $47 million to settle claims that their practice of paying for certain patient tests crossed the line into being an illegal kickback to increase prescriptions of an enzyme replacement therapy, Boston federal prosecutors said on Friday.

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Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

On November 15, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Whistleblower Program released its Annual Report for the 2024 Fiscal Year. According to the report, the CFTC received a record 1,744 whistleblower tips during the year. The CFTC also reports that it awarded over $42 million to whistleblowers whose disclosures resulted in approximately $162 million in monetary sanctions.

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USFCR

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Federal contractors know that staying compliant is a top priority. One such compliance requirement from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is Transactional Data Reporting (TDR). TDR may initially sound intimidating, but it’s an essential aspect of doing business with the federal government—and can even work to your advantage once you understand it.

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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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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Earlier this year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a joint advisory , warning government agencies of potential disruptions to U.S. critical infrastructure by cyber actors. Since then, reports have surfaced highlighting state and local governments as increasing targets for these attacks, particularly from foreign adversaries.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

On October 14, 2024, CAM-CCBC hosted the XI edition of its Arbitration Congress in São Paulo. As usual, the Congress kick-started the São Paulo Arbitration Week , setting in motion a week of insightful discussions and valuable networking opportunities across the city. If you couldn’t make it or had to leave early (we’ve all been there), here’s what you might have missed.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The second day of the CAM-CCBC Arbitration Congress XI (“Congress”) featured three insightful panels, each addressing critical topics in the field of arbitration. The first panel, moderated by Ms. Niamh Leinwather , discussed the media’s influence on arbitration. This was followed by a panel led by Mr. Pedro Martini, which focused on the possibility of restoring contractual balance.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

An aerospace staffing agency has sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the state's comptroller in federal court over a program that sets aside a certain percentage of contracts for minority-owned businesses, saying the program unfairly prevents the staffing agency from submitting bids because the company doesn't meet racial requirements.

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FedInsider

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE The federal government is pursuing transformative advancements in healthcare IT. Most notable is the implementation of a single, unified electronic health record (EHR) system that connects multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, VA, and Coast Guard. This system enables real-time data sharing across departments, streamlining care coordination and improving efficiency for millions of patients.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Healthcare holding company PACS Group Inc. has been hit with a proposed shareholder class action on the heels of a short seller's report that alleged the company engaged in deceptive practices to boost its value ahead of its initial public offering, including Medicare claims fraud.

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FedInsider

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Metrics Showcase Alignment to Mission & Value to Your Agency Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE When it comes to cybersecurity, communicating metrics to both technical and non-technical audiences has become paramount. Cybersecurity metrics play a critical role in helping agencies understand their security performance, identify vulnerabilities, and prioritize security investments.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's internal watchdog is sounding the alarm about cybersecurity weaknesses in the nation's drinking water systems, and said there are problems with the plans for reporting and coordinating responses to attacks.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

On October 24, 2024, the White House released a National Security Memorandum (NSM) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) , which focuses on ensuring US leadership in developing advanced AI technologies. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is uniquely positioned to address the critical needs of the defense and national security customers in advancing their AI capabilities.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When the D.C. Circuit hears oral argument in AstraZeneca UK v. Atchley, how the court interprets the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 ruling in Twitter v. Taamneh will have a significant impact on future claims brought under the Anti-Terrorism Act and Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, say attorneys at Lewis Baach.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Satellite operators are successfully using AWS Ground Station to communicate with their satellites without having to worry about buying, leasing, building, scaling, or managing their own satellite ground stations. This service offers a globally distributed set of ground stations that allows you to downlink data from satellites or uplink commands and data with ease.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Serving this country in uniform has not only been one of the greatest honors of my life, but it has also provided me with opportunities to broaden my legal acumen and interpersonal skills in ways that have indelibly contributed to my civilian practice, says Phillip Smith at Weinberg Wheeler.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

CHAOS Industries, a provider of next-gen defense and critical industry technologies, raised $145 million in its Series B funding round to support the next growth phase and accelerate the development of sensor, detection and communications technology solutions to enhanced security of the U.S. and its allies.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A personal injury attorney in Connecticut who defaulted in a lawsuit brought by the government should be ordered to pay more than $83,000 after failing to reimburse the U.S. Department of Labor for workers' compensation payments to two of her clients, prosecutors have told a federal judge.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Blackbird.AI and Databricks have entered into a partnership to protect the finances and reputations of organizations from narrative attacks and information manipulation by developing artificial intelligence-based narrative intelligence capabilities. Carahsoft Technology, Blackbird.AI’s public sector distributor and Databricks’ master government aggregator, said Wednesday that the partnership will leverage the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to strengthen Blackbird.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, publicly released Friday, has found that the judiciary's updated 2021 U.S. courts design guide would likely increase both the size and costs of federal courts.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Bell Textron, an aerospace and defense company specializing in aircraft for medical, rescue and military services, has completed the expansion of its facility in Huntsville, Alabama. The Fort Worth, Texas-based Textron subsidiary said Tuesday the expansion is intended to enhance its efforts to meet growing priorities.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

An investor in a "public benefit" company that provides sensitive software to government agencies and allies sued the business Friday in Delaware Chancery Court, seeking documents on a stock purchase agreement and other moves purportedly made without required consents.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

IT service provider vTech Solution is collaborating with Elastic to deliver advanced technology solutions enabling government agencies and commercial enterprises to enhance their decision-making and operational efficiency.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As the legislative and oversight agendas of the 119th Congress come into sharper focus, corporate counsel should assess and plan for areas of potential oversight risk — from tax policy changes to supply chain integrity — even as much uncertainty remains, say attorneys at WilmerHale.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

ECS, an ASGN division, and the National Security Agency have partnered to bolster capabilities against advanced cyber threats targeting crucial defense systems. Under the collaboration, ECS said Thursday that it will integrate the NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration Center’s threat intelligence collaboration service into its cybersecurity operations to enhance the security of its customers within the U.S.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In the constellation of AI technology, generative AI (GenAI) is a natural option for state and local agencies looking to innovate and improve productivity. Especially for organizations with relatively small development teams, GenAI “is where the immediate, low-hanging fruit is,” said Tony Holmes, Practice Lead for Solutions Consultants, Public Sector in North America, at Pluralsight, which provides skills training through an online data-analytics platform.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Serco Inc., a company providing professional, technology, engineering and management services, has secured a recompete contract from the U.S. Army to continue providing global logistics support services. The contract comes with a base period of performance of 1 year and 4 option years.

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The Softly Spark

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but it can also come with a hefty price if you’re not careful. Using unclear green imagery on product labels might save space, but it can lead to accusations of greenwashing and costly class-action lawsuits. Across the globe, companies are facing backlash for using misleading eco-friendly visuals and vague claims.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

CALIBRE Systems, a digital transformation company that serves public and private sectors, has announced that it achieved Advanced tier status under Amazon Web Services’ Partner program. The Alexandria, Virginia-headquartered company said Thursday that the milestone reflects the technical expertise and capabilities of its workforce to meet client needs.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement is excited to see everyone next week at the Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? on November 20-21 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA! This year’s event will explore the key issues shaping the federal procurement landscape, including agency programs and initiatives, the budget and policy outlook post-election, and what lies ahead for 2025 and beyond.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Taxbit has introduced a new platform designed to provide enterprises with a simplified way to deal with complex tax reporting for digital products involving high-volume, high-frequency and multi-asset transactions.

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Art of Procurement

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – November 15th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A report from the research firm International Data Corp. has named CGI Federal as a leader in providing cloud professional services to government agencies. The report, titled IDC MarketScape: U.S. Federal Government Cloud Professional Services 2024 Vendor Assessment, recognized the company’s adoption of learnings and innovations from other CGI subsidiaries, CGI Federal said Thursday.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

NCR Government Systems has secured a potential $335 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the Defense Information Systems Agency to provide the Defense Commissary Agency, or DeCA, with an Enterprise Business Operations Systems Solution.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Rise8 has raised $22,487 for hurricane relief in support of Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization helping communities around Florida and the Southeast after the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Raising more than $17,000, along with a $5,000 matching donation, Rise8 exceeded its original goal, the company announced Friday.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Steve Frank, a cybersecurity executive leader, has been appointed chief information security officer at KPMG, he announced on LinkedIn Wednesday. In addition, Frank will serve the same role for KPMG Americas, the New York-based member firm of the multinational professional services network. The executive succeeds John Israel for both positions.

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