Australian Intelligence Community

PsiQuantum Announces New Government Advisory Board with Decades of Combined Public Service Across the White House, Departments of Defense and Commerce, Intelligence Community, and the U.S. Congress

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星期四, 十一月 30, 2023

Although currently focused on priorities pertaining to U.S. Government, PsiQuantum plans to expand the Government Advisory Board to include leaders from other allied nations as well.

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  • Although currently focused on priorities pertaining to U.S. Government, PsiQuantum plans to expand the Government Advisory Board to include leaders from other allied nations as well.
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    The creation of the Government Advisory Board is a natural progression of the company’s longstanding partnerships with the U.S. and allied governments.
  • Through this Board, PsiQuantum will also be better placed to continue its work developing public-private partnerships across the U.S. and allied governments.
  • “We are grateful for the deep experience and perspective that each member of the Government Advisory Board will be able to share.

Red River Names Indira Rice Donegan as its First Technology Evangelist

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星期三, 十月 18, 2023

Red River, a technology transformation company serving government and enterprise customers, today announced that Indira Rice Donegan has joined the company as its Government Technology Evangelist.

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  • Red River, a technology transformation company serving government and enterprise customers, today announced that Indira Rice Donegan has joined the company as its Government Technology Evangelist.
  • In this role, Donegan will provide insight and leadership to support Red River’s DoD and federal customers in building a critical understanding of disruptive technologies and services that can ensure mission success.
  • Donegan is a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel with over 20 years of military service.
  • “Indira’s background and leadership supporting IT initiatives across the government will be an asset to our company,” said Red River CEO Brian Roach.

AFCEA Committees Elect New Members

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星期一, 十月 16, 2023

Fairfax, VA, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AFCEA International is pleased to announce the election of new members to its Intelligence, Emerging Professionals in the Intelligence Community (EPIC), Technology and Small Business committees.

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  • Fairfax, VA, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AFCEA International is pleased to announce the election of new members to its Intelligence, Emerging Professionals in the Intelligence Community (EPIC), Technology and Small Business committees.
  • “Our committee members come from all lanes of the global cyber, intelligence, defense, national security and technology ecosystems.
  • The newly elected members are:
    Elections are held each year for AFCEA’s committees and applicants must be directly involved with work and/or knowledge in the various fields of expertise of the committees’ focus areas.
  • AFCEA operates under the guidance of a board of directors, international staff and committees.

Acuity, Inc. Announces New Chief Growth Officer, Names former Illuminate Executive Gregg Melanson to the Position

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星期三, 十月 11, 2023

RESTON, Va., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Acuity, Inc., a leading federal technology consulting firm, has hired Gregg Melanson, former Executive Vice President of Illuminate, to lead their continued growth and expansion across the federal market.

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  • Acuity, Inc., a leading federal technology consulting firm, has hired Gregg Melanson, former Executive Vice President of Illuminate, to lead their continued growth and expansion across the federal market.
  • Acuity maintains strategic alliances with industry-leading technology companies including Amazon Web Services (AWS), ServiceNow, Microsoft, and Databricks.
  • Melanson brings with him an impressive three-decade career marked by his proficiency in strategy formulation, business development, market analysis, and organizational transformation.
  • Regarding his appointment, Melanson stated, "Acuity's exceptional reputation and track record in technology and professional services has garnered my admiration.

BAE Systems plc – Proposed acquisition of Ball Aerospace

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星期四, 八月 17, 2023

BAE Systems plc (“BAE Systems” or the “Company”) announces that it has entered into a definitive Stock Purchase Agreement to acquire the Ball Aerospace business from Ball Corporation for c.$5.55bn in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments.

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  • BAE Systems plc (“BAE Systems” or the “Company”) announces that it has entered into a definitive Stock Purchase Agreement to acquire the Ball Aerospace business from Ball Corporation for c.$5.55bn in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments.
  • Ball Aerospace is a leading provider of spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and antenna systems with decades of proven success underpinned by world class advanced technologies.
  • Our mission of We Protect Those Who Protect Us® resonates with the Ball Aerospace team, and our adjacent and augmented positions across the defence, intelligence, and scientific markets will strengthen our outlook and benefit BAE Systems, the Ball Aerospace business, and customers alike.
  • BAE Systems plc and its directors accept no liability to third parties in respect of any such forward-looking statements.

Bluestone Investment Partners Announces Board of Advisors

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星期二, 七月 25, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluestone Investment Partners, LP ("Bluestone"), a McLean, Virginia-based private equity firm focused on investing in defense, intelligence, and federal technology solutions providers, announced today the formation of its Board of Advisors, which includes five renowned industry leaders.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluestone Investment Partners, LP ("Bluestone"), a McLean, Virginia-based private equity firm focused on investing in defense, intelligence, and federal technology solutions providers, announced today the formation of its Board of Advisors, which includes five renowned industry leaders.
  • The Board will provide strategic guidance and subject matter expertise to Bluestone and its portfolio companies.
  • Our Board of Advisors fits this description perfectly.
  • We look forward to their engagement with Bluestone and our portfolio companies," said John Allen, Managing Partner of Bluestone.

Flashpoint National Security Solutions Announces New Advisory Board

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星期二, 六月 13, 2023

Flashpoint, the globally trusted leader in risk intelligence, announced today the formation of its public sector advisory board comprising four national security leaders.

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  • Flashpoint, the globally trusted leader in risk intelligence, announced today the formation of its public sector advisory board comprising four national security leaders.
  • FNSS is trusted by its national security partners for missions focused on global issues, virtual persona operations, integrated deterrence, intelligence operations support, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and investigations support.
  • “I couldn’t imagine a better core group of individuals for our inaugural advisory board,” said Brian Brown, President of FNSS.
  • Having seen the impact OSINT is having, I believe strongly that the Flashpoint National Security Solutions team is going to continue to have a tremendous impact.”

Lieutenant General Michael Groen Joins Academy Securities’ Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group

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星期五, 六月 9, 2023

Academy Securities, a registered broker-dealer, certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), today announced the addition of Lieutenant General Michael Groen to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.

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  • Academy Securities, a registered broker-dealer, certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), today announced the addition of Lieutenant General Michael Groen to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.
  • Lieutenant General Groen is an experienced Marine commander and multi-tour combat veteran.
  • Lieutenant General Groen earned his Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics from the Naval Postgraduate School.
  • “Lieutenant General Groen’s impressive history of working with military technology and intelligence will be a big value add to our Geopolitical Intelligence Group,” stated Academy’s President Phil McConkey.

Christian “Boris” Becker to Lead OneLight Sensing, LLC

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星期三, 五月 3, 2023

OneLight Sensing, LLC announced today the appointment of Rear Admiral (Ret) Christian “Boris” Becker as President of OneLight Sensing, LLC.

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  • OneLight Sensing, LLC announced today the appointment of Rear Admiral (Ret) Christian “Boris” Becker as President of OneLight Sensing, LLC.
  • Becker will bring his experience in industry, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community to focus on strategic long-range planning, development execution, and product rollout of OneLight Sensing’s optical technologies.
  • “We are very excited that Boris is joining the OneLight team,” said Jim Coward, the co-founder and CEO of OneLight Sensing.
  • OneLight Sensing (OLS) was created in November 2021 by spinning off the SA Photonics’ Sensing Division into a new, stand-alone company.

Security Technology Startup Awarded Over $4,000,000 for Humanitarian Support

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星期四, 一月 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Secured™, a service-disabled veteran owned small business security technology firm, is revolutionizing the field of drone surveillance with the first commercially-available automated AI Object Recognition & Change Detection software designed to merge sensor data in near real-time. Already making waves in the industry, the company has been awarded over $4,000,000 in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) customization and development in 2023 by a US-based non-profit foundation. Due to the nature of the work, the NPO cannot be named at this time, however, this groundbreaking innovation has the potential to revolutionize security in the global food production industry, amongst others, with its unique ability to identify landmines and other man-made objects.

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  • Already making waves in the industry, the company has been awarded over $4,000,000 in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) customization and development in 2023 by a US-based non-profit foundation.
  • Secured™ is an advanced cybersecurity and technology firm established by brothers Gabriel "Gabe" and Cody Rubio.
  • "This exciting technology that we're developing can truly make an impact globally," says Cody.
  • "The ingenuity and creativity of the security products that we're building coupled with the expert service levels we are providing is unmatched," he continued.