Posts from ExecutiveBiz for 08/13/2015

Anne Altman: FedRAMP Board Certifies IBM’s Mobile Device Mgmt Platform

IBM has been authorized to offer government agencies a cloud-based mobile device management platform through the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program. This is the first instance of an enterprise mobility management offering to receive a provisional authority-to-operate designation from the FedRAMP Joint Authorization Board, the company saidWednesday…

Mac Curtis: Vencore to Help Army Collect, Analyze Logistics Data

Vencore has been awarded a three-year, $86 million prime contract from the U.S. Army to continue its support for the Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity’s sample data collection program. The company said Wednesday it will provide SDC services for models of the Army’s aviation and ground combat systems, ground support equipment and tactical wheeled vehicles…

Army Picks 6 Firms for $249M Healthcare Facility Modernization Program

The U.S. Army has selected six companies to support the Army Medical Command‘s healthcare facility sustainment, restoration and modernization efforts under a $249 million task order contract. The Defense Department said Wednesday the companies will provide support through Aug…

BlackBerry Joins National Cyber Security Alliance; Edward Hearst, Michael Kaiser Comment

BlackBerry has joined the National Cyber Security Alliance, a nonprofit organization that collaborates with the Department of Homeland Security, corporate sponsors and nonprofit representatives to promote digital privacy and raise awareness on cybersecurity…

Orbital ATK to Use Atlas V Rocket for Upcoming Space Cargo Resupply Missions

Orbital ATK has bought two United Launch Alliance-built rockets to deliver supplies to the International Space Station for NASA in December and in early 2016, Space News reportedTuesday. Dan Leone writes the Atlas V launch system would help Orbital ATK’s Cygnus spacecraft deliver approximately 7,716 pounds of pressurized cargo to ISS…

Alexandria VA to Host Future TSA HQ

The Transportation Security Administration will relocate its headquarters from Pentagon City in Arlington, Va. to the Victory Center Building in Alexandria after the General Services Administration secured a 15-year lease agreement with Eisenhower Real Estate Holdings…