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Octo Wins JV Contract to Provide IT Transformation Services for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Data Management, Technology, Professional Services, White House, Federal Government, Security, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Networks, Internet, Public Policy, Government, Insurance, OIT, Communication, IBM, CMS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Project management office, JV, Medicare, Data science, Management, Octo

Octo, an IBM company, today announced it has won a joint venture (JV) contract with Metric5 to provide IT transformation services for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of IT (OIT).

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  • Octo, an IBM company, today announced it has won a joint venture (JV) contract with Metric5 to provide IT transformation services for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of IT (OIT).
  • The five-year contract was awarded to the Octo Metric JV and has a total value of $29 million.
  • Octo will provide continuous learning and transformation support for CMS personnel and programs through training delivery and hands-on coaching.
  • Focusing on transparency, alignment, communication, collaboration, and business agility, Octo will support the OIT's cultural and organizational efforts.

Participating in the Second Stage of the Nippon Foundation MEGURI2040

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Friday, July 21, 2023
Insurance, TST, SK, Joint technological education district, Nippon Yusen, Nabtesco, MHI, Project management, Transport, Hong Kong Fir Shipping Co Ltd v Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd, Environment, Brain, Foundation (nonprofit), Certification, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Honda, NYK, PMO, NTT Communications, Project management office, Marubeni, RORO, Ship, SKY PerfecTV!, Workload, Research, SKY Perfect JSAT, Nippon Foundation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, JSAT Corporation, Shipbuilding, Limited, LTD

On July 20, the Nippon Foundation held a seminar(3) on the MEGURI2040.

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  • On July 20, the Nippon Foundation held a seminar(3) on the MEGURI2040.
  • At the seminar, an overview of the second stage of MEGURI2040 and the project's initiatives were presented.
  • This program is positioned as the second stage of MEGURI2040, which started in 2020, and aims for full-scale commercialization of fully autonomous ship technology by 2025, which was developed in the "Joint Technological Development Program for Demonstration of Fully Autonomous Ship," which was carried out as the first stage, in cooperation with the Nippon Foundation.
  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding participated in the first stage of MEGURI2040 as the representative company of the DFFAS Consortium, the predecessor of DFFAS+, and will continue to serve as the representative company of DFFAS+ in the second stage of MEGURI2040.

CSG Government Solutions Selected for Program Management Office Services on the Connecticut Medicaid Enterprise Technology System Program

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Social services, CT, CMS, METS, Human services, Health care, Risk management, Health information exchange, Government, Certification, Child, CSG, Project management office, Data warehouse, MMIS, PMO, Health, Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, DSS, Warehouse, Management, Analytics, Medicaid

CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CSG Government Solutions, a national leader in government program modernization, today announced that it has been selected by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) to provide Program Management and Project Support Services for the Connecticut Medicaid Enterprise Technology System (CT METS) Program, including the implementation of an Enterprise Data Warehouse and Analytics module and Enterprise Provider module.

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  • CSG Government Solutions, a national leader in government program modernization, today announced that it has been selected by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) to provide Program Management and Project Support Services for the Connecticut Medicaid Enterprise Technology System (CT METS) Program, including the implementation of an Enterprise Data Warehouse and Analytics module and Enterprise Provider module.
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CSG Government Solutions, a national leader in government program modernization, today announced that it has been selected by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) to provide Program Management and Project Support Services for the Connecticut Medicaid Enterprise Technology System (CT METS) Program, including the implementation of an Enterprise Data Warehouse and Analytics module and Enterprise Provider module.
  • CSG is supporting DSS' initiative to replace their core MMIS and other systems supporting the Medicaid Enterprise with modern, modular solutions.
  • The CSG team will provide full-service Program Management Office (PMO) services and expertise in Medicaid, enterprise architecture, system integration, Health Information Exchange, and security.

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Accepts NuScale Power’s Standard Design Approval Application

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Nuclear, Public Policy, Government, Energy, White House, Federal Government, NuScale Power, SDA, Watt, NRC, Program management, Multimedia, Certification, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NYSE, Division, Project management office, SMR, Regulatory affairs, Safety, Engineering

NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) today announced the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) accepted its Standard Design Approval (SDA) Application for formal review.

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  • NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) today announced the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) accepted its Standard Design Approval (SDA) Application for formal review.
  • The NRC provided a 24-month review schedule for approval, which will align with the timing needs of NuScale’s U.S. customers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230725913480/en/
    Left to right: Getachew Tesfaye, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Senior Project Manager; Robert Gamble, NuScale Power Vice President of Engineering; Brian Smith, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Director of the Division of New and Renewed Licenses; Carrie Fosaaen, NuScale Power Vice President of Regulatory Affairs; Karin Feldman, NuScale Power Vice President of Program Management Office; Robert Taylor, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Deputy Office Director for New Reactors; and Mark Shaver, NuScale Power Director of Regulatory Affairs marked the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s acceptance of NuScale’s Standard Design Approval Application for formal review.
  • “This Standard Design Approval will allow our customers to benefit from an increased power output from the small modular reactor design that the NRC previously reviewed and approved,” said Carrie Fosaaen, NuScale’s Vice President of Regulatory Affairs.

PriceSmart Announces Organizational Changes

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Saturday, July 29, 2023
Project management office, Data management, PriceSmart, Interim, Executive, PSMT, Information technology, Project management, SAN, Culture, Management, Sales

SAN DIEGO, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) announced today that David Price, formerly the Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff to the Interim CEO, has been appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer, effective immediately. The Company expects this organizational change will promote better collaboration, alignment, and agility within the Company. Several key areas will now report to Mr. Price including Information Technology, PriceSmart.com, and the Project Management Office.

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  • The Company expects this organizational change will promote better collaboration, alignment, and agility within the Company.
  • Several key areas will now report to Mr. Price including Information Technology, PriceSmart.com, and the Project Management Office.
  • On July 1, 2023, PriceSmart welcomed Wayne Sadin as Chief Information Officer.
  • Mr. Sadin is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Company's technology systems, data management, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.

ATP Gov and Telos Join Forces to Strengthen and Secure Global Satellite Communications

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Maintenance, Telos (company), United States Air Force, Information technology, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, TLS, ATP, TDC, SATCOM, Atmosphere of Earth, Project management office, Airbus, UPS, Federation, United States Department of the Air Force, PMO, Renewable energy, Telos

“It's an honor to help deliver such critical functionalities to the U.S. Air Force,” said Marianne Samborski, president of ATP Gov.

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  • “It's an honor to help deliver such critical functionalities to the U.S. Air Force,” said Marianne Samborski, president of ATP Gov.
  • “We’re pleased to team with ATP Gov to arm the U.S. Air Force with the technical expertise and security solutions it needs for the success of its satellite communications program,” said John B.
  • Wood, chairman and CEO, Telos.
  • Telos’ recent TDC PMO deliveries include the TDC Black Core Architecture and TDC Network Control Center – Deployed (NCC-D) Flex Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) programs.

DATAMARK Expands Educational Offerings for Public Safety Community

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Project management office, Education, Information system, Next Generation 9-1-1, Organization, Community, Project management, Knowledge, Growth, Hunger, GIS, Nursing

PITTSBURGH, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DATAMARK, the public safety geographic information systems (GIS) team of Michael Baker International, today introduced its educational offerings designed for the public safety community. Through a variety of course offerings, spanning Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1), GIS and Community, DATAMARK aims to enhance the knowledge and expertise of public safety professionals, enabling them to navigate the evolving landscape of emergency response with confidence and efficiency. By investing in education and training, DATAMARK remains committed to supporting the growth and development of the public safety community, ultimately leading to safer and more secure communities across the nation.

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  • Programming includes seven courses focused on NG9-1-1, GIS and Community
    PITTSBURGH, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DATAMARK , the public safety geographic information systems (GIS) team of Michael Baker International , today introduced its educational offerings designed for the public safety community.
  • Through a variety of course offerings, spanning Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1), GIS and Community, DATAMARK aims to enhance the knowledge and expertise of public safety professionals, enabling them to navigate the evolving landscape of emergency response with confidence and efficiency.
  • By investing in education and training, DATAMARK remains committed to supporting the growth and development of the public safety community, ultimately leading to safer and more secure communities across the nation.
  • "At DATAMARK, we believe that education is an essential part of NG9-1-1 readiness for all stakeholders, and we are excited to formally introduce these educational offerings to the public safety community," said Leigh TeWinkle, Director of Project Management Office at DATAMARK.

AAOS Recognized as 2023 "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" Third Consecutive Year

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Monday, July 24, 2023
TEAM, Communication, Project management office, Health policy, Freedom, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Accountability, American Academy, Research, Security, Organization, National Association, AAOS, CISSP, Environment, Nursing, Management, Empowerment, Teamwork, Growth

ROSEMONT, Ill. , July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has been recognized for its business acumen and human resource practices by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) for a third consecutive year. The "Best and Brightest® Companies to Work For" awards, both in Chicago and the nation, are bestowed on organizations that achieve top scores in key categories.

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  • The "Best and Brightest® Companies to Work For" awards, both in Chicago and the nation, are bestowed on organizations that achieve top scores in key categories.
  • "Companies that made the list of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For as well as those companies that continue to make the list are truly remarkable.
  • The judges at the NABR are not the only ones that think AAOS is a top workplace.
  • Visit the AAOS Careers Page to see current open positions and more staff testimonials.

PAWR Platforms Earn OTIC Status for O-RAN ALLIANCE Testing and Certification

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Friday, July 14, 2023
Security, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, ARA, University, COSMOS, Otic vesicle, NSF, Engineering, ML, Research, Air Force Command and Control Integration Center, Iowa State University, Project management office, Computer, Government, Certification, POWDER, WIOT, Northeastern University, Ecosystem, Information science, Platform, POC, PAWR, Mobile phone, Colosseum, Points of the compass

The Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) Project Office announces that multiple PAWR testbeds have gained O-RAN ALLIANCE approval as Open Testing and Integration Centers (OTICs).

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  • The Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) Project Office announces that multiple PAWR testbeds have gained O-RAN ALLIANCE approval as Open Testing and Integration Centers (OTICs).
  • As OTICs, the PAWR platforms will support wide adoption of O-RAN ALLIANCE specifications, and the testing and verification of O-RAN systems and subsystems.
  • POWDER at the University of Utah – POWDER supports end-to-end Open RAN testing in lab and field scenarios and has developed a Testing Orchestration and Testing Automation (TOTA) framework to provide streamlined, on-demand testing capabilities.
  • O-RAN ALLIANCE defined OTIC services provided by POWDER will include interoperability and end-to-end testing, badging and certification.

Novatech Broadens Managed Office Vision with Significant Acquisition of Carolina Business Equipment

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
Project management office, Kyocera, IT service management, Trivest, Sharp, Acquisition, Toshiba, Print, CBE, Growth, Management, Risk management, A4, A3

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Novatech, the nationwide Managed Office provider and core portfolio company of Trivest Partners, a leading founder-friendly private investment firm, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Carolina Business Equipment (CBE).

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Novatech, the nationwide Managed Office provider and core portfolio company of Trivest Partners, a leading founder-friendly private investment firm, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Carolina Business Equipment (CBE).
  • This historic step perfectly aligns with Novatech's mission of providing comprehensive managed office solutions to businesses nationwide while expanding its reach into the thriving Carolina market.
  • "We are incredibly excited to welcome Carolina Business Equipment to the Novatech family," said Dan Cooper, CEO of Novatech.
  • "The alignment with Novatech offers an incredible opportunity for our team at CBE," said John Eckstrom, Owner of Carolina Business Equipment.