High-tech’s unsung heros: logistics and supply chain middlemen

High-tech’s unsung heros: logistics and supply chain middlemen

Complex supply chains require specialized expertise—and that’s exactly what saves taxpayers money. The word “middlemen” has a bad rap in many circles, especially those who think all that happens in Washington is bureaucrats pushing papers at significant taxpayer expense. But government contractors know that specialized intermediaries are essential to mission success, and that when part of […]

Accenture to acquire AI consulting firm NeuraFlash

Accenture to acquire AI consulting firm NeuraFlash

The transaction will add 500-plus employees and 2,000 Salesforce certifications as Accenture seeks to bolster its artificial intelligence offerings for public sector organizations. Accenture has agreed to acquire NeuraFlash, an artificial intelligence consulting company that has developed several Salesforce- and Amazon Web Services-centric solutions for the public sector. Financial terms of the transaction announced Wednesday were not disclosed. Burlington, […]

Mpower Technology adds Lockheed’s venture arm to its investor network

Mpower Technology adds Lockheed’s venture arm to its investor network

The Sandia National Laboratories spinout is pushing to scale production of its module that provides “solar glitter” for powering space systems. Mpower Technology, the solar power systems maker that closed a $21 million Series B round back in the spring, has added the venture capital arm of Lockheed Martin to its network of investors. Lockheed Martin […]

How ICF used its own AI toolset before taking it to market

How ICF used its own AI toolset before taking it to market

Agencies increasingly want to see proof points of how these technologies work before using them, which was on the company’s mind as it built out the suite. “Show us, don’t tell us” is the government market’s standard of operations when it comes to presenting how artificial intelligence technologies can be of benefit to agencies. In the […]

Fast 50 deadline extended!

Fast 50 deadline extended!

You now have until Sept. 5 to nominate your company for recognition as one of the fastest-growing small businesses in the market. Looking to get some valuable recognition for your small business? Apply for the 2025 Washington Technology Fast 50. We are extending the deadline by another week, so nominations are now due Friday, Sept. 5. […]