Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense

Will Roberts' Senate Testimony: Governing AI Through Acquisition and Procurement

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수요일, 10월 25, 2023
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Recent developments in Large Language Models and Generative AI have made the technology more powerful and easier to use.

Key Points: 
  • Recent developments in Large Language Models and Generative AI have made the technology more powerful and easier to use.
  • Like any emerging advanced technology, effectively buying and using it brings new kinds of benefits and risks and requires reskilling of the acquisition workforce.
  • Modern Digital Acquisition: Traditional procurement methods may not be suitable for acquiring AI technologies.
  • As AI permeates the federal government, his expertise promises to be invaluable in guiding Congress in making informed decisions for the future.

Senator Mark Warner Visits ReAlta Life Sciences’ Biotech Research Facility, Highlights Importance of Rare Disease Innovation

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목요일, 10월 12, 2023
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ReAlta Life Sciences (“ReAlta”), Inc., a clinical mid-stage biotech company focused on harnessing the power of the immune system to address life-threatening diseases, was pleased to welcome Senator Mark R. Warner (D-Va) for an in-depth visit with the ReAlta management team, members of the ReAlta board of directors, and local investors on October 2, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ReAlta Life Sciences (“ReAlta”), Inc., a clinical mid-stage biotech company focused on harnessing the power of the immune system to address life-threatening diseases, was pleased to welcome Senator Mark R. Warner (D-Va) for an in-depth visit with the ReAlta management team, members of the ReAlta board of directors, and local investors on October 2, 2023.
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    Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va) with ReAlta CEO Dr. Ulrich Thienel, board chairman Edward Heidt, Jr., CMO Dr. Kenji Cunnion, CSO Dr. Neel Krishna, and ReAlta staff.
  • “ReAlta is on the cutting edge of research in a variety of fronts – from COVID to birth asphyxia,” said Sen. Mark R. Warner.
  • The company looks forward to continuing to push the boundaries of what is possible in the fight against life-threatening rare diseases.

5E Advanced Materials Applauds the U.S. Congress for its Acknowledgement and Support of Boron in the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act

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금요일, 9월 15, 2023
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2670 the FY24 NDAA was passed unanimously by the House Armed Services Committee on June 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • 2670 the FY24 NDAA was passed unanimously by the House Armed Services Committee on June 30, 2023.
  • Per the amendment, the language in the NDAA directs the Department of Defense to study the importance of boron to the U.S. defense and its supply chains.
  • This report is also expected to assess the vulnerabilities of boron supply chains and provide a detailed review of domestic producers and processors.
  • The House Armed Services Committee unanimously approved an amendment adding the boron legislation to the FY24 NDAA on June 30, 2023.

Jack London Square to Host Month-Long 'Forget Me Not' Alzheimer's Program

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월요일, 8월 28, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In honor of World Alzheimer's Month, Jack London Square, one of the Bay Area's top dining, recreation and commercial districts (http://www.jacklondonsquare.com), will soon kick off "Forget Me Not," a month-long program taking place throughout the month of September. During this time, the community is invited to watch videos about the progression of Alzheimer's as victims and their families share their powerful and inspirational stories on TikTok; gather information and resources to help loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia; enjoy the center's symbolic purple décor; and take part in an exciting closing event featuring a spectacular 80-quadcopter drone show, live art, concert performances, kids crafts and more. During the closing event, guests will also be able to have one-on-one discussions with representatives from the Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay (ASEB). Proceeds from the sale of artwork created during the culminating event on September 23rd will be donated to the ASEB, an organization dedicated to the care and support of those living with memory decline.

Key Points: 
  • Throughout the month of September, Jack London Square will post moving videos featuring real Alzheimer's patients along with their caregivers and family members on TikTok .
  • Jack London Square will also post important information about Alzheimer's Disease on its website throughout the month of September.
  • September 11th – September 30th / 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
    From September 11th through September 30th, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Jack London Square will host a memory puzzle drive.
  • DJ (7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.): Sponsored by Jack London Square, a live DJ will play upbeat, festive music throughout the event.

CrowdStrike Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

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수요일, 5월 31, 2023
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CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWD), a global cybersecurity leader that provides cloud-delivered protection of endpoints, cloud workloads, identity and data, today announced financial results for the first quarter fiscal year 2024, ended April 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWD), a global cybersecurity leader that provides cloud-delivered protection of endpoints, cloud workloads, identity and data, today announced financial results for the first quarter fiscal year 2024, ended April 30, 2023.
  • Net Income/Loss Attributable to CrowdStrike: GAAP net income attributable to CrowdStrike was $0.5 million, compared to a loss of $31.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • Non-GAAP net income attributable to CrowdStrike was $136.4 million, compared to $74.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • CrowdStrike is providing the following guidance for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 (ending July 31, 2023) and increasing its guidance for the fiscal year 2024 (ending January 31, 2024).

U.S. Navy Chooses Yellowbrick, Sunsets IBM Netezza

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수요일, 3월 22, 2023
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Naval Supply Systems Command ( NAVSUP ) has selected Yellowbrick to accelerate its data modernization strategy comprised of selecting the best IBM Netezza alternative that also embraces their migration to the cloud.

Key Points: 
  • Naval Supply Systems Command ( NAVSUP ) has selected Yellowbrick to accelerate its data modernization strategy comprised of selecting the best IBM Netezza alternative that also embraces their migration to the cloud.
  • “As a sanctioned provider of business intelligence services for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Navy contracted JMA Resources to help them analyze current market offerings to find the best provider to support their migration strategy.
  • “After stringent reviews and testing, I’m happy to report Yellowbrick will deliver all we were looking for and more.”
    Since the company’s formation in 2014, the Yellowbrick Data Warehouse has gained recognition as the simplest, most compatible upgrade for the IBM Netezza base .
  • “We’re proud to see that our technology passed the test for the U.S. Navy,” said Neil Carson, CEO of Yellowbrick.

MSU Health Care names new Chief Medical Officer

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화요일, 2월 28, 2023
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EAST LANSING, Mich., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael S. Weiner, DO, MSM, MSIST, has been named as MSU Health Care Chief Medical Officer and will be responsible for advancing excellence in clinical quality, increasing access to care, improving patient outcomes, improving physician and staff retention and wellness while reducing overall health care costs across the enterprise.

Key Points: 
  • EAST LANSING, Mich., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael S. Weiner, DO, MSM, MSIST, has been named as MSU Health Care Chief Medical Officer and will be responsible for advancing excellence in clinical quality, increasing access to care, improving patient outcomes, improving physician and staff retention and wellness while reducing overall health care costs across the enterprise.
  • Michael S. Weiner, DO, MSM, MSIST, has been named as MSU Health Care Chief Medical Officer.
  • I am excited to welcome him to MSU Health Care and confident his leadership and experience," said Seth Ciabotti, MSU Health Care chief executive officer.
  • Prior to joining MSU Health Care, Dr. Weiner served as the Chief Medical Officer for Maximus, a public company that contracts with government agencies to make them more accessible and affordable.

SAIC Appoints Josh Jackson to Lead Defense and Civilian Sector Army Business Unit

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수요일, 2월 22, 2023
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Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) today announced the appointment of Josh Jackson as senior vice president of the company’s Army Business Unit, responsible for leading strategy, business development and program excellence across the company’s portfolio of solutions and services delivered to a wide range of U.S. Army customers.

Key Points: 
  • Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) today announced the appointment of Josh Jackson as senior vice president of the company’s Army Business Unit, responsible for leading strategy, business development and program excellence across the company’s portfolio of solutions and services delivered to a wide range of U.S. Army customers.
  • He joined SAIC as a program manager, followed by division manager, chief engineer and operations manager before being promoted to business unit leadership within the company, where he led the Naval portfolio for the last three years.
  • Jackson is a founding member of SAIC’s Inclusion and Diversity Council and the executive sponsor for SAIC’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics business resource group.
  • Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech and a Master of Business Administration from the College of William & Mary.

SkyBridge Tactical Switches to Unanet GovCon ERP From Legacy System to Reduce Friction and Enable Growth

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목요일, 2월 16, 2023
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DULLES, Va., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unanet, the leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM for government contractors (GovCon), today announced that SkyBridge Tactical switched to Unanet GovCon ERP to streamline processes and scale rapidly.

Key Points: 
  • DULLES, Va., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unanet, the leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM for government contractors (GovCon), today announced that SkyBridge Tactical switched to Unanet GovCon ERP to streamline processes and scale rapidly.
  • She also discovered that it would cost more to fix the legacy system than it would be to implement Unanet.
  • "Our team has been so averse to the previous legacy provider software that they just don't use it," said Fredlund.
  • "I'm excited to see how Unanet makes our work easier, and I truly believe that Unanet will be able to support our growth plan for several years."

Novatech Puts Industry Veteran at Helm of Customer Tech Support

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수요일, 10월 19, 2022
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Turner has deep roots in cybersecurity, MSSP and MSP solutions and represents a strategic addition to the Novatech team.

Key Points: 
  • Turner has deep roots in cybersecurity, MSSP and MSP solutions and represents a strategic addition to the Novatech team.
  • This technology services veteran brings over 25 years of IT experience to his new role.
  • "My number one goal is to serve with passion and deliver exceptional customer experiences every time to our nationwide customer base."
  • Offering a full Managed Office portfolio, Novatech simplifies and streamlines the technology experience for today's business.