Defense Information System Network

Versa Networks Selected to Provide SD-WAN, Zero Trust Access and Customer Edge Security Stack (CESS) for DISA’s Thunderdome Program

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Versa Networks, the global leader in AI/ML-powered Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN), today announced it has been selected to provide SD-WAN, Zero Trust access and Customer Edge Security Stack (CESS) functions for Thunderdome , the Defense Information Systems Agency’s (DISA) zero trust network access (ZTNA) and application security architecture.

Key Points: 
  • Versa Networks, the global leader in AI/ML-powered Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN), today announced it has been selected to provide SD-WAN, Zero Trust access and Customer Edge Security Stack (CESS) functions for Thunderdome , the Defense Information Systems Agency’s (DISA) zero trust network access (ZTNA) and application security architecture.
  • Versa products within the Thunderdome architecture provide conditional Zero Trust access at the network edge for DISA users.
  • “We’re deeply thrilled to be selected as part of Thunderdome, which is pioneering the application of Zero Trust to secure network access for both remote and on-network users,” said Kelly Ahuja, CEO of Versa Networks.
  • “We are proud that our team was able to successfully demonstrate the use of our secure SD-WAN and Customer Edge Security Stack services to help meet Thunderdome’s rigorous Zero Trust requirements.

Leidos and Aalyria joining forces to revolutionize security and resiliency of complex global scale critical networks

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Monday, June 19, 2023

"Leidos' proven national security experience, paired with Aalyria's leading-edge technology, will deliver operational advantages to strengthen U.S. and allied national security through joint multi-domain operations (MDO) solutions.

Key Points: 
  • "Leidos' proven national security experience, paired with Aalyria's leading-edge technology, will deliver operational advantages to strengthen U.S. and allied national security through joint multi-domain operations (MDO) solutions.
  • "Aalyria and Leidos together solving national security challenges is exactly what the nation needs.
  • This collaboration with Leidos will help us integrate Spacetime into more systems and solutions, ultimately realizing a complete cJADC2 capability."
  • Leidos is leveraging its deep domain and technology experience in key areas, including cyber, to develop unique complements to the Spacetime platform.

PAR Technology Corporation Subsidiary Announces $21 million U.S. Navy Award in Djibouti, Africa

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) today announced that the U.S. Navy has awarded its subsidiary, Rome Research Corporation (RRC), a five-year $21 million contract to provide uninterrupted operations and maintenance (O&M) support at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, providing over 90% of Department of Defense (DoD) communications for the entire continent of Africa.

Key Points: 
  • PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) today announced that the U.S. Navy has awarded its subsidiary, Rome Research Corporation (RRC), a five-year $21 million contract to provide uninterrupted operations and maintenance (O&M) support at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, providing over 90% of Department of Defense (DoD) communications for the entire continent of Africa.
  • RRC handles Defense Information System Network functions, inside and outside plant cable maintenance, property management, information assurance, and commercial and DISN telephone services.
  • During the past 10 years, RRC has proven its ability to provide exceptional support to NCTAMS LANT with a lean staff.
  • RRC has achieved “Exceptional” Contractor Performance Assessment Ratings from the Government, demonstrating a full understanding of the skills required to accomplish Government requirements.

Okta Introduces Okta for US Military, a Purpose-Built Identity Environment for the U.S. Department of Defense

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA), a leading independent identity provider, today announced Okta for US Military a new IL4 identity environment built exclusively for the DoD and approved mission partners.

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  • Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA), a leading independent identity provider, today announced Okta for US Military a new IL4 identity environment built exclusively for the DoD and approved mission partners.
  • Hosted on the .mil domain (okta.mil), it is a modern, cloud-native identity solution for DoD identity data categorized as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) that requires IL4-level protection.
  • Okta for US Military is designed to support the DoDs software modernization, cloud adoption, and Zero Trust security capabilities and partnerships by moving mission-critical, sensitive data to Okta solutions.
  • Built on Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud (US), the environment now connects through a Boundary Cloud Access Point (BCAP) to protect the Defense Information Systems Network.

Lumen wins $1.5 billion Defense Information Systems Network contract

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) has won a $1.5 billion contract from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to provide essential network transport and communications services in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) has won a $1.5 billion contract from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to provide essential network transport and communications services in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility.
  • Lumen will supply the Defense Information Systems Network with high capacity, end-to-end communications services that enable the U.S. Department of Defense to achieve U.S. national security objectives in the 36-nation Asia Pacific region.
  • The company is serving as a trusted provider of secure, resilient network services that transport data, imagery, video and voice traffic.
  • The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract has a $1.5 billion ceiling over its 10-year period of performance and represents new business for Lumen.

SOLUTE Awarded $32M Automated Digital Network Systems (ADNS) Contract Modification

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SOLUTE, a Sigma Defense Company, announced today that it has been awarded a $32 million Department of Defense (DoD) contract modification for the Automated Digital Network Systems (ADNS) Tactical Transport Engineering (ATTE) IDIQ.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SOLUTE, a Sigma Defense Company, announced today that it has been awarded a $32 million Department of Defense (DoD) contract modification for the Automated Digital Network Systems (ADNS) Tactical Transport Engineering (ATTE) IDIQ.
  • SOLUTE awarded a $32 million DoD contract modification for the Automated Digital Network Systems IDIQ.
  • Under this agreement, SOLUTE will provide continued system, network, cyber, software engineering and program management services to the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific.
  • Sigma Defense Systems LLC is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense (DoD) providing systems and services for Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance since 2006.

Entara Appoints Raum Sandoval as Chief Information Security Officer

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

"When Raum joined Entara, his dedication to excellence was evident," said Pam Diaz, CEO and President of Entara.

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  • "When Raum joined Entara, his dedication to excellence was evident," said Pam Diaz, CEO and President of Entara.
  • "As the Director of Managed Services, he focused on day-to-day operations with a security focus.
  • Raum has an unparalleled understanding of Entara's offerings and a clear vision of how to evolve our growing security posture.
  • Through his work, Sandoval puts businesses in the position to scale and grow, while keeping security at the forefront.

Forum Communications Consortium III Conference System Receives DoD APL/JITC Approval, Release 11.2

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Forum Communications announced today the Consortium III Conference System, Release 11.2 has been approved for listing on the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) Approved Products List.

Key Points: 
  • RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Forum Communications announced today the Consortium III Conference System, Release 11.2 has been approved for listing on the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) Approved Products List.
  • The Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) issued the following certification:
    DoDIN APL approval of the Forum Communications Consortium III Rel.
  • The Consortium III conferencing system provides real-time audio conferencing capabilities for the DoD.
  • The Blast Notification option can be delivered as an integrated solution with the Consortium III Conference server, or as an independent, standalone solution.

Defense Information Systems Agency Awards Comcast Business $102M, 10-Year Contract for Ethernet Services

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Comcast Business today announced it has been awarded a 10-year, $102.8M contract by the United States Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to provide Ethernet that will enhance connectivity, improve network performance and manage overall telecommunications costs throughout the Agencys Defense Information Systems Network (DISN), which includes Maryland, Washington, D.C, Virginia, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky.

Key Points: 
  • Comcast Business today announced it has been awarded a 10-year, $102.8M contract by the United States Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to provide Ethernet that will enhance connectivity, improve network performance and manage overall telecommunications costs throughout the Agencys Defense Information Systems Network (DISN), which includes Maryland, Washington, D.C, Virginia, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky.
  • This contract solidifies Comcast Business position as a premier provider of communications solutions to government agencies.
  • Comcast Business EVPL service helps improve application performance across a network with a private, point-to-multipoint network design between multiple locations.
  • Comcast Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services.

Perspecta awarded $201 million by Defense Information Systems Agency to provide content delivery services to warfighters

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

CHANTILLY, Va., March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Perspecta Inc. (NYSE: PRSP), a leading U.S. government services provider, announced today that it has received a follow-on award to provide technical services to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for its Global Content Delivery Services (GCDS) II program.

Key Points: 
  • CHANTILLY, Va., March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Perspecta Inc. (NYSE: PRSP), a leading U.S. government services provider, announced today that it has received a follow-on award to provide technical services to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for its Global Content Delivery Services (GCDS) II program.
  • As the prime contractor on the GCDS I program, Perspecta worked with DISA in expanding the Defense Information Systems Network.
  • Under GCDS II, Perspecta will continue its work managing the content-related services that are used by all military services, combatant commands and U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) agencies.
  • These services include web application availability, secure content delivery, streaming, network storage, single sign-on and related services.