National Science and Technology Council

Veriten Closes Inaugural Energy Investment Fund

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Veriten, the energy research, investing, and strategy firm, announced today the closing of its debut fund, NexTen LP (“NexTen”), with $85 million in committed capital.

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  • Veriten, the energy research, investing, and strategy firm, announced today the closing of its debut fund, NexTen LP (“NexTen”), with $85 million in committed capital.
  • Participants in the NexTen fund include select energy companies and financial institutions, current and former energy operations and finance professionals, family offices, and Veriten team members.
  • “All of us at Veriten have a passion for energy broadly and recognize the complexity and importance of getting the world’s energy systems right in a very critical time.
  • There is no one-size-fits-all strategy in the future energy world,” added Arjun Murti, Veriten Partner for Energy Macro and Policy.

ManTech Chairman Kevin Phillips Joins Bluestone as Executive Partner

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluestone Investment Partners ("Bluestone"), a McLean, Virginia-based private equity firm focused on investing in defense, intelligence and federal technology solutions providers, today announced that Kevin M. Phillips has joined the team as an Executive Partner.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluestone Investment Partners ("Bluestone"), a McLean, Virginia-based private equity firm focused on investing in defense, intelligence and federal technology solutions providers, today announced that Kevin M. Phillips has joined the team as an Executive Partner.
  • Phillips led the successful sale of ManTech to Carlyle in September 2022 for $4.2 billion.
  • "Kevin's experience, integrity and mission commitment are second to none in an industry filled with high quality leaders," said John Allen, Bluestone co-founder and Managing Partner.
  • "I am excited to work with the Bluestone team and help add value to the firm's portfolio companies."

Navigating the risks and benefits of AI: Lessons from nanotechnology on ensuring emerging technologies are safe as well as successful

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Monday, October 2, 2023

The specific details of these technologies are, of course, a world apart.

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  • The specific details of these technologies are, of course, a world apart.
  • As scholars of the future of innovation, we explore these parallels in a new commentary in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.

Nanotech excitement and fear

    • In the late 1990s and early 2000s, nanotechnology transitioned from a radical and somewhat fringe idea to mainstream acceptance.
    • The era saw public protests against nanotechnology and – disturbingly – even a bombing campaign by environmental extremists that targeted nanotechnology researchers.
    • These included potential health and environmental impacts, social and ethical issues, regulation and governance, and a growing need for public and stakeholder collaboration.
    • The result was a profoundly complex landscape around nanotechnology development that promised incredible advances yet was rife with uncertainty and the risk of losing public trust if things went wrong.

How nanotech got it right

    • At the time, working on responsible nanotechnology development felt like playing whack-a-mole with the health, environment, social and governance challenges presented by the technology.
    • This included multistakeholder partnerships, consensus standards, and initiatives spearheaded by global bodies such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
    • As a result, many of the technologies people rely on today are underpinned by advances in nanoscale science and engineering.
    • In the early 2000s, the initiative brought together representatives from across the government to better understand the risks and benefits of nanotechnology.

Experts only at the table

    • Yet despite similar aspirations around AI, these same levels of diversity and engagement are missing.
    • The White House has prioritized consultations with AI company CEOs, and Senate hearings have drawn preferentially on technical experts.
    • More importantly, they bring a diversity of expertise and perspectives to the table that is essential for the successful development of an advanced technology like AI.

The clock is ticking

    • But this will happen only if society applies the lessons from past advanced technology transitions like the one driven by nanotechnology.
    • The early days of an advanced technology transition set the trajectory for how it plays out over the coming decades.
    • He was previously the co-chair of the Nanotechnology Environmental and Health Implications Working Group, and was Chief Science Advisor to the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies.

Acentra Health CEO Todd Stottlemyer Named by Virginia Business to 2023 Power List

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acentra Health, a Virginia-based company dedicated to helping government healthcare agencies accelerate better health outcomes through innovative technology solutions and services, announced today that Virginia Business magazine has named CEO Todd Stottlemyer to its Virginia 500 2023 Power List .

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acentra Health, a Virginia-based company dedicated to helping government healthcare agencies accelerate better health outcomes through innovative technology solutions and services, announced today that Virginia Business magazine has named CEO Todd Stottlemyer to its Virginia 500 2023 Power List .
  • This is the second year in a row he has been named to the Power List.
  • “I am humbled to be recognized by Virginia Business and be included among such talented Virginia business community leaders in the magazine’s 2023 Power List,” said Stottlemyer.
  • Prior to Acentra Health, he served in leadership roles at multiple Virginia-based businesses in the technology and healthcare sectors.

David Huisenga Appointed Executive Vice President and General Manager of DTC North America

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Ashburn, VA, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We are very happy to announce that David Huisenga has joined our team at Domo Tactical Communications as our Executive Vice President and General Manager, North America.

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  • Ashburn, VA, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We are very happy to announce that David Huisenga has joined our team at Domo Tactical Communications as our Executive Vice President and General Manager, North America.
  • “Appointing David to lead our North America offices expands our ability to support the security needs of our customers globally,” said Paul Sangster, President, CODAN Communications.
  • Previously, David was the President and CEO of Klas Government for 9 years.
  • Of his new position, David says: “I am beyond excited to be leading the DTC Team in North America.

NexTier Announces New Director

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Leslie Beyer, 47, is the Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council, the largest global energy technology and services association.

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  • Leslie Beyer, 47, is the Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council, the largest global energy technology and services association.
  • After government service, Ms. Beyer began a career in advocacy as Director, Member and Board Relations with the National Association of Manufacturers.
  • Her extensive experience supporting the energy services sector will be an invaluable asset to NexTier."
  • Her leadership and advocacy for responsible operations in energy services further demonstrates NexTier's commitment to having a well-rounded, high-performing Board."

David Huisenga Hired as Chief Strategy Officer for Sigma Defense Systems

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

PERRY, Ga., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigma Defense Systems, a leading provider of systems and services for Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, today announced the appointment of David Huisenga to its leadership team as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).

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  • PERRY, Ga., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigma Defense Systems, a leading provider of systems and services for Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, today announced the appointment of David Huisenga to its leadership team as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).
  • Sigma Defense Systems names David Huisenga as CSO to lead go-to-market strategies for JADC2, DevSecOps and C5ISR.
  • "We are very pleased to have Dave join the Sigma Defense leadership team" said Matt Jones, CEO of Sigma Defense.
  • 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.

CFM Continues to Disrupt Banking with Second Fintech Product of the Year Award for NOMADIX

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CFM, the integration experts known for its branch of the future enabling technology, has received a second Fintech Solution of the Year honor at the 20th Annual American Business Stevie Awards, this time for NOMADIX. CFM previously received this honor for another game-changing product called RTA. 

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  • CFM previously received this honor for another game-changing product called RTA.
  • This innovation creates a seamless in-branch experience with lower operating costs and completely changes the way bankers can interact with their clients."
  • Another judge enthused, "These people have the best client support I've at any point experienced.
  • CFM is driving transformation in retail banking through software that integrates core banking systems with branch technology, including cash recyclers, self-service kiosks, and tablet banking interfaces.

NOBLIS NAMED CYBER GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AT CYBERSECURITY SUMMIT

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Reston, Va., Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noblis is honored to be named the Cyber Government Contractor of the Year in the Over $50M in Revenue category by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC).

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  • Reston, Va., Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noblis is honored to be named the Cyber Government Contractor of the Year in the Over $50M in Revenue category by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC).
  • The award acknowledges companies for their dedication, innovation and ability to advance cybersecurity technology and anticipate the threat of future cybercrimes.
  • Noblis is thrilled to be recognized for work that is the heart of our mission, said Mile Corrigan, Noblis president and CEO.
  • The work of our winners, including Noblis, protects our schools, workplaces and national infrastructures against cyber vulnerabilities and attacks.

Kinecta Federal Credit Union Provided Holiday Meals to More Than 1,300 Families in the 49th Annual Holiday Food Drive

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

The 49th annual holiday food drive aided more than 1,300 families at distribution events in Southern California and Rochester, New York.

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  • The 49th annual holiday food drive aided more than 1,300 families at distribution events in Southern California and Rochester, New York.
  • Kinecta then partnered with over 30 community-based organizations throughout Los Angeles County and Rochester, New York to select families.
  • "We are deeply grateful for our vendors, staff, members, families and friends that donated money and time to make this food drive a success."
  • Forbes awarded Kinecta as a top-ranked credit union in California on its America's Best Credit Unions in Each State 2022 List.