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MITRE Wins CIO100 Award for Enterprise Implementation of Generative AI

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Foundry’s CIO has honored MITRE with a CIO100 award for its work to incorporate Open AI’s GPT-4 into the enterprise while protecting sensitive data.

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  • Foundry’s CIO has honored MITRE with a CIO100 award for its work to incorporate Open AI’s GPT-4 into the enterprise while protecting sensitive data.
  • That effort, which the company calls MITRE ChatGPT, or simply mChat, is MITRE’s fourth consecutive CIO100 win, and seventh overall.
  • Due to the sensitive missions that MITRE undertakes, staff cannot use commercial generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, except with publicly available data.
  • “Recognizing the potential value of GenAI for MITRE, I challenged our Enterprise Computing and Information Systems team to lean forward to deliver and apply GPT-4 at scale,” said Cedric Sims , MITRE senior vice president.

Maxar Intelligence Awarded Phase 4 of U.S. Army’s One World Terrain Contract

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Maxar Intelligence, a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, today announced that it was awarded Phase 4 of the U.S. Army’s One World Terrain (OWT) prototype Other Transaction Agreement contract.

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  • Maxar Intelligence, a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, today announced that it was awarded Phase 4 of the U.S. Army’s One World Terrain (OWT) prototype Other Transaction Agreement contract.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312793353/en/
    An example of the precise, realistic 3D terrain that Maxar Intelligence creates to support programs such as One World Terrain.
  • Improving 3D terrain dataset fidelity and refining automation processes to generate realistic terrain for high-fidelity modeling and simulation systems.
  • Maxar Intelligence has supported the OWT contract since 2019.

Albedo Expands Strategic Advisory Board

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Albedo , the first company to offer aerial quality imagery from space - enabled by the new orbit frontier of VLEO (very low earth orbit) - today announced the expansion of its Strategic Advisory Board to include LTG Patrick O’Reilly, US Army (Ret) , and Rick Ambrose joining as members.

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  • Albedo , the first company to offer aerial quality imagery from space - enabled by the new orbit frontier of VLEO (very low earth orbit) - today announced the expansion of its Strategic Advisory Board to include LTG Patrick O’Reilly, US Army (Ret) , and Rick Ambrose joining as members.
  • LTG O’Reilly is fully embedded in the Shield Capital Venture Investments firm’s team in accordance with the L3Harris / Shield Capital strategic partnership.
  • “Albedo is making access to affordable, high-resolution, space imagery that will shape both the military and commercial markets,” said LTG O’Reilly.
  • In addition to his impressive achievements at Lockheed Martin, Rick served as the Chair of the Board at Sandia National Laboratories and United Launch Alliance (ULA); he currently serves as a director on the Textron Board of Directors.

Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Joins the Florida Purchasing Group for Tracking Bid Distribution

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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WINTER GARDEN, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District officially announced today it has joined the Florida Purchasing Group, an e-procurement system from Bidnet Direct that provides over 50 local government agencies throughout Florida a solution for bid and vendor management. The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District invites all potential vendors to register online with http://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/langd to access its upcoming solicitations.

Key Points: 
  • The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District officially announced today it has joined the Florida Purchasing Group, an e-procurement system from Bidnet Direct that provides over 50 local government agencies throughout Florida a solution for bid and vendor management.
  • WINTER GARDEN, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District officially announced today it has joined the Florida Purchasing Group, an e-procurement system from Bidnet Direct that provides over 50 local government agencies throughout Florida a solution for bid and vendor management.
  • The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District invites all potential vendors to register online with http://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/langd to access its upcoming solicitations.
  • The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District invites all local vendors to receive access to its upcoming solicitations by joining the Florida Purchasing Group.

SysAid Strengthens Executive Team with Strategic Appointments: Paul Snelson as Senior Vice President of Sales and Nitai Fine as Vice President of Product

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Paul Snelson assumes the role of Senior Vice President of Sales, while Nitai Fine joins as Vice President of Product.

Key Points: 
  • Paul Snelson assumes the role of Senior Vice President of Sales, while Nitai Fine joins as Vice President of Product.
  • These strategic appointments signal SysAid's commitment to driving innovation, enhancing customer experiences, and accelerating business growth.
  • Paul Snelson brings over 25 years of experience driving revenue growth and nurturing high-performance sales teams in the B2B SaaS and high-growth sectors.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Nitai Fine and Paul Snelson to the SysAid team," said Avi Kedmi, CEO of SysAid.

CEO Coaching International Invests BIG in AI with Appointment of Former TaskUs CIO Curt Gooden as Chief AI Officer

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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MIAMI, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CEO Coaching International, the leading CEO coaching firm for growth-focused CEOs and entrepreneurs globally, is proud to announce the appointment of Curt Gooden as its first-ever Chief AI Officer.

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  • MIAMI, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CEO Coaching International, the leading CEO coaching firm for growth-focused CEOs and entrepreneurs globally, is proud to announce the appointment of Curt Gooden as its first-ever Chief AI Officer.
  • In this newly created role, Gooden will help CEOs define and realize their AI vision and meaningfully integrate AI into their business strategy and operations by leading " CEO AI Roadmap " workshops.
  • "It is crucial for CEOs to get a handle on AI now in order to thrive well into the future," said CEO Coaching International Founding Partner and CEO Mark Moses .
  • "I am excited to join CEO Coaching International as the Chief AI Officer, especially at such a pivotal technological moment," said Gooden.

Cyberspace Security Expert Sly Cotton: 10 Top Skills For A Great Cyber Security Chief

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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According to one cybersecurity expert, the ever-increasing intertwining of our lives with technology necessitates a vigilant defense by every organization to ward off cyber threats.

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  • According to one cybersecurity expert, the ever-increasing intertwining of our lives with technology necessitates a vigilant defense by every organization to ward off cyber threats.
  • He is the author of Cyberspace Guardians: A Comprehensive Guide for Choosing the Right CISO (2023, distributed by Indie Books International).
  • "A skilled chief information security officer (CISO) is the vanguard of hope against persistent threats," emphasized Cotton.
  • Here are the hard and soft skills Cotton says you should look for in a great cyber security chief officer:
    Technical Expertise: This technical savvy empowers the CISO to predict and combat cybersecurity threats, fortifying the organization's digital fortress.

ASU business school launches new AI degree program

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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TEMPE, Ariz., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Following ASU's groundbreaking announcement of the first university collaboration with OpenAI, the W. P. Carey School of Business is officially launching a new degree program — the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Business (MS-AIB). Backed by faculty from the Department of Information Systems, it is the first AI graduate degree program from a business school in the United States.

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  • Backed by faculty from the Department of Information Systems, it is the first AI graduate degree program from a business school in the United States.
  • ASU launches first AI graduate degree program from a business school in the United States.
  • The goal of the program is to equip leaders with a business-aligned framework and strategies for implementing AI — delivering both technical skills and business skills to design, deploy, and apply AI mindfully in diverse business contexts.
  • Students will complete the program able to:
    Analyze diverse business situations and apply AI to further business goals.

The Inner Circle acknowledges Jenniffer F. Wilson as a Top Pinnacle Professional

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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WOODBRIDGE, Va., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jenniffer F. Wilson is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions as an Esteemed Leader in Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Response and Relief Programs.

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  • WOODBRIDGE, Va., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jenniffer F. Wilson is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions as an Esteemed Leader in Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Response and Relief Programs.
  • Her leadership and extensive experience have also been instrumental in supporting mission critical initiatives during times of crisis in other capacities.
  • In recognition of her outstanding qualifications, Jenniffer Wilson holds esteemed certifications as a Certified Information Systems Auditor and a Certified Program Manager in Information Technology.
  • A distinguished member of professional organizations, Jenniffer Wilson is affiliated with the Association of Government Accountants, the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Mend Partners with Leading Community Mental Health Organizations to Reduce No-Shows and Increase Access to Care

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mend, the leading patient engagement and telehealth platform for mental and behavioral health, is proud to announce its strategic partnerships with four prominent community mental health organizations: Burrell Behavioral Health, Clarity Healthcare1, Jefferson Center for Mental Health, and TCN Behavioral Health.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mend, the leading patient engagement and telehealth platform for mental and behavioral health, is proud to announce its strategic partnerships with four prominent community mental health organizations: Burrell Behavioral Health, Clarity Healthcare1, Jefferson Center for Mental Health, and TCN Behavioral Health.
  • These organizations, which include respected members of mhca, (Mental Health Corporations of America), join together with Mend to revolutionize access to mental healthcare, reduce no-show rates, and enhance mental health services within their communities.
  • The Mend mission aligns with the ongoing mission of the community mental health industry to address the pressing needs of individuals seeking mental health support to live better and healthier lives.
  • "Mend is honored to collaborate with these forward-thinking organizations in community mental health.