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Using Amazon Timestream and Amazon Location Service to detect transportation route deviations and anomalies

AWS Public Sector

Transit authorities have to maintain the location and schedule of large numbers of vehicle fleets on a daily basis. Most commonly, GPS coordinates are used to track vehicle location and transportation route. GPS coordinates often have anomalies that can contaminate location reporting. Additionally, if a vehicle takes a detour, it will offset public transportation schedules.

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Bipartisan House bill aims to diversity talent in AI research and development

FedScoop

A new bipartisan House bill would require the National Science Foundation and other relevant federal agencies to award historically black colleges or universities, tribal colleges or universities and minority-serving institutions with funds to carry out research and development in artificial intelligence. The Expanding AI Voices Act from Reps. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., and Frank Lucas, R-Okla., aims to support a “broad and diverse” interdisciplinary research community for AI innovation through ca

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NY Nursing Homes Can't Duck AG's $83M Fraud Suit

Government Contracts

A New York judge shot down a bid by four nursing homes and their operators to dismiss the state attorney general's claims that they defrauded Medicare and Medicaid and neglected residents.

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Bipartisan House bill looks to bolster AI education with NSF scholarships

FedScoop

College students interested in careers in artificial intelligence and how it can be used in agriculture, education and advanced manufacturing could be eligible for National Science Foundation-awarded scholarships under a new bill from a bipartisan pair of House lawmakers. The National Science Foundation Artificial Intelligence Education Act of 2024 from Reps.

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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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Replacing The Stigma Of Menopause With Law Firm Support

Government Contracts

A large proportion of the workforce is forced to pull the brakes on their career aspirations because of the taboo surrounding menopause and a lack of consistent support, but law firms can initiate the cultural shift needed by formulating thoughtful workplace policies, says Barbara Hamilton-Bruce at Simmons & Simmons.

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Bringing Automation to Cloud Risk Management

FedInsider

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE The federal government invests a lot of time, money and manpower into cybersecurity to protect its IT systems and, by extension, the national interest, from criminals and hostile nation-states. Cybersecurity is such a priority that even the National Security Agency, normally one of the government’s most secretive organizations, released guidance for both public and private sector organizations looking to strengthen their cloud security.

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SEC Awards $24 Million to Two Whistleblowers

Whistleblower Network News

On August 26, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted $24 million in whistleblower awards to two individuals. One whistleblower received $4 million while the second received $20 million. Through the SEC Whistleblower Program , qualified whistleblowers, individuals who voluntarily provide original information that leads to a successful enforcement action, are eligible to receive monetary awards of 10-30% of the sanctions collected in the action.

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Federal Cybersecurity: A Contractor’s Guide to GSA’s HACS SIN

USFCR

Did you know that cyber threats against federal agencies are increasing every day? With government systems becoming prime targets for hackers, the demand for top-notch cybersecurity services has never been higher. But how can contractors like you tap into this lucrative market? The answer lies in the GSA’s Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS) Special Item Number (SIN).

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Bradford Powell of Ultra I&C Explains State of DOD Acquisition, CJADC2 Needs

GovCon Wire

Just before the September 11, 2001 attacks, Bradford Powell joined U.S. Air Force ROTC at the University of Iowa because he wanted to actively serve the country after graduation, rather than sit idly behind a desk.

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AT&T Names Scott Agnew New President of FirstNet

WashngtonExec

AT&T has named Scott Agnew as the new president of FirstNet, AT&T. With over 25 years in telecommunications, Scott has been a key leader in the FirstNet program since its inception, driving innovations like integrating mission critical push-to-talk with land mobile radio systems and expanding coverage with solutions like FirstNet MegaRange. His leadership ensures a [.

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Elevating credit unions: Transforming core banking on the AWS Cloud

AWS Public Sector

Credit unions play a crucial role in communities by providing a diverse range of financial services driven by their members’ needs. These services, supported by core banking applications, form the backbone of credit union operations. Traditionally, credit unions use legacy systems for their core banking applications, such as lending, payments, and deposits.

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Hitachi Vantara Federal’s Gary Hix on Need for Solid Data Foundation, Hybrid Cloud Strategy

ExecutiveBiz

Gary Hix, chief technology officer at Hitachi Vantara Federal, highlighted the need for a solid data foundation to enable organizations to facilitate the decision-making process and improve business outcomes.

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Option3’s Zero Trust-Focused Platform ENIGMA Closes Onclave Networks Buy

GovCon Wire

Cybersecurity private equity firm Option3 has announced that its newly created platform focused on accelerating zero trust adoption, ENIGMA, completed the purchase of Onclave Networks.

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General Atomics Begins Production of EagleEye Radar

ExecutiveBiz

General Atomics‘ aeronautical systems division has completed the first EagleEye multi-mode radar, designed to allow operators to conduct surveillance through challenging atmospheric conditions such as clouds, rain, dust, smoke and fog. The radar will serve as a “drop-in” enhancement for the U.S.

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Matt Shaver Named BrainGu CTO

GovCon Wire

Matt Shaver, co-founder of BrainGu, has taken on the role of chief technology officer at the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based software development company. The company said Friday he will lead a team of engineers and drive BrainGu’s technical roadmap and vision as CTO.

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Guidehouse, Hexagon Partner to Enhance Government Agency Asset Management

ExecutiveBiz

Guidehouse, a global consulting company, and Hexagon, a digital reality services company, have entered into a partnership with the aim of improving in a holistic manner the ability of customers in the government to manage the lifecycle of their assets, thereby improving operational efficiency, transparency and performance.

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Northrop Books $200M Space Force Contract for 2nd Deep Space Radar Tech Site

GovCon Wire

Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) has secured a potential $200.2 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to build the second site for a radar capability designed to facilitate object detection and tracking in geosynchronous orbit to provide space domain awareness for the U.S. military and its allies.

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John Hogan Joins Eqlipse Technologies as Vice President for Advanced R&D

ExecutiveBiz

Eqlipse Technologies, a Dayton, Ohio-based company that global defense contractor BlueHalo acquired in February, has appointed John Hogan as vice president for advanced research and development. A team “working on inspiring technologies” has been entrusted to him by Johnathan Jones, BlueHalo senior vice president, Hogan said in a LinkedIn post.

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Total Compensation: Beyond the Paycheck

Redstone Government Consulting

It is no secret that money plays a significant role in attracting, motivating, and retaining employees; however, recent studies and our experience show that a holistic approach to total compensation is key to success in today’s market. A 2016 study by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) found that pay was the second most important factor of job satisfaction.

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NGA Awards Microsoft OTA for Geospatial-Intelligence Foundational Model Development

ExecutiveBiz

Microsoft has received an other transaction agreement from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to develop a trained foundational neural network model that can ingest ground-level and overhead imagery, vector data and terrain data and can answer geospatial questions with accuracy and precision. According to an award notice published Thursday on SAM.

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New Options for Community Corrections through Developing Technologies

American City & Country

With constant innovations and technology developments, the community corrections industry now has access to more successful technology. Supervising agencies typically utilized ankle-worn, electronic monitoring devices to manage community-based individuals on probation or parole. Now agencies have access to low-profile, wrist-worn devices and smartphone apps to better connect with their supervising officers.

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Navy Selects 3 Companies for $82M IDIQ to Repair Ship Gas Turbine Engines

ExecutiveBiz

The U.S. Navy has awarded StandardAero and two other companies positions on an $81.7 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to repair K34 marine gas turbine engines. StandardAero, represented by the government contracting agency Canadian Commercial Corp.

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Strategies for Procuring Alternative Student Transportation Services

American City & Country

Alternative forms of student transportation provide options for districts that need to supplement their current bus transportation to best serve their students’ needs. There are multiple ways to procure alternative transportation. A district’s urgency in starting services, as well as other procurement requirements, can help determine the best route to take.

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GovCon Index Stayed Positive Last Week

ExecutiveBiz

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index maintained its upward momentum last week, rising by 1.23% and ending with an average of $5,409.28. GovCon Index is an aggregate index that provides a real-time look at the stock market performance of 30 notable government contracting enterprises.

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The HVAC Ventilation Dilemma: How to Solve for Wildfire Smoke

American City & Country

In today’s world, ensuring clean and healthy indoor air quality has become more crucial than ever, especially with the increasing prevalence of wildfires. Wildfire smoke poses a significant health risk, contaminating the air with harmful particles that can infiltrate indoor environments. At the same time, proper ventilation is essential for reducing indoor respiratory pathogens like COVID-19.

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Aquia Appoints Chris Hughes as CEO, David Maskeroni as Chief Revenue Officer

ExecutiveBiz

Aquia, a cloud and cybersecurity digital services firm, has realigned its leadership team to accelerate its growth trajectory and scale its operations more efficiently.

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Elevating Food Safety Through Smart Cleaning Practices

American City & Country

September is National Food Safety Month, a time to be reminded of the critical importance of maintaining high standards in the foodservice industry. Foodborne illnesses continue to be a pressing concern in high-trafficked areas, such as cafeterias, dining halls, food courts and any kind of kitchen where food is prepared, cooked and served. These illnesses are often preventable through rigorous hygiene and safety measures in food preparation and handling.

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Matt Thompson Appointed Socure Chief Revenue Officer

ExecutiveBiz

Matt Thompson has been appointed chief revenue officer at Socure, where he previously served as senior vice president and general manager of public sector.

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Secure Your Business Growth: Find Security Guard Tenders on Tracker Intelligence

Tracker Intelligence

Security guards are vital to ensuring order and safety across the UK, from the private to the public sector. The need for security personnel has increased, especially in the public sector, where institutions need competent professionals to provide security to their facilities and functions. With the increasing demand for security services, businesses that provide such services must look for ways to secure contracts and expand their business.

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DOJ Brings Suit Against University Under Its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative

Holland & Knight: Government Contracts

Late last week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed its complaint-in-intervention in a qui tam lawsuit against the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), alleging that the university failed to meet certain cybersecurity requirements in its performance of U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) contracts.

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LA To Pay $38.2M In FCA Suit Alleging Inaccessible Housing

Government Contracts

The city of Los Angeles will pay $38.2 million to settle allegations it knowingly failed, for over a decade, to ensure federally funded affordable multifamily housing properties were accessible to people with disabilities, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday.

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Data-Driven Decisions Can Transform Public Sector Leadership

FedInsider

Monday, September 30, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE In today’s rapidly evolving public sector landscape, the ability to make informed, data-driven decisions is more critical than ever. For instance, using data gathered on water quality can be used for planning and designing environmental interventions to keep pollutants out of groundwater.

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GAO Rejects EY Protest Over $108M DOD Accounting Deal

Government Contracts

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has denied Ernst & Young LLP's protest over a $107.8 million accounting services deal in support of U.S. Transportation Command, awarded to KPMG LLC, finding that the agency reasonably evaluated both companies' proposals.

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Army Selects Northrop Grumman to Improve Aircraft Survivability

WashngtonExec

Northrop Grumman has been chosen by the U.S. Army to participate in the first phase of the Improved Threat Detection System program. This will showcase the company’s Advanced Tactical Hostile Engagement Awareness, or ATHENA, sensor under an Other Transaction Agreement via the Consortium Management Group, Inc., representing the Consortium for Command, Control and Communications in [.

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Tetra Tech Accuses Atty Of Mistreating Witness In FCA Row

Government Contracts

Tetra Tech EC Inc. claimed that an attorney representing a developer accusing it of fraud had mistreated a witness during a deposition hearing, pressing a California federal court to order the release of recordings capturing the alleged misconduct.

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Modernization For — and With — AI

GovLoop

Federal AI adoption is increasing. Also, national rulemaking about AI safety and security is increasing pressure on agencies to refresh their IT infrastructure. Prior to COVID-19, said Matthew Rose, Industry Principal, Global Public Sector, of Snowflake, the Government Accountability Office reported that some federal systems were as much as 60 years old.

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