The data accountability trap: Why federal AI success hinges on stewardship over software
Agencies won’t unlock AI’s potential until they treat their existing data as a strategic asset, not an administrative burden, writes Tyler Morris of Iron Mountain Government Solutions. The federal government race for artificial intelligence will not be won by those who move first, but by those who start from the right place. For agencies in 2026 […]
Astranis, Scout Space lay out next steps following capital rounds
Satellites and the technologies that help them safely maneuver in space feature in this summary of new venture capital activity. Astranis The communications satellite operator has collected $455 million in new capital to accelerate production of its spacecraft for commercial customers and pursue opportunities in the U.S. military market. Snowpoint Ventures and Franklin Templeton co-led a […]
Army’s NCODE pilot takes shape with eight-company cyber pool
The $49 million contract gives defense small businesses a secure, Pentagon-funded cloud environment to work on CMMC and other security requirements. A group of eight companies have won spots on a pilot program that the Army will use to help its small business contractors mitigate cybersecurity threats. The eight companies will compete for task orders under […]
NextPoint Group acquires fellow software development provider
This represents NextPoint Group’s first purchase with the backing of its private equity owner Godspeed Capital Management. NextPoint Group, a software development provider for national security agencies, has acquired a fellow specialist in the same line of work that concentrates on cybersecurity and data analysis requirements. UScontracting opened for business in 2002 and also touts signals […]
Army’s $50B MAPS vehicle hit with second protest
Complaints about the Army’s handling of the tech and professional services vehicle center on ambiguities and alleged poor quality of responses to industry questions. More complaints about perceived ambiguities surrounding the Army’s massive MAPS contract have led a second company to file a protest challenging the procurement. Intelligence Consulting Enterprise Solutions has joined MetroStar Systems with objections to […]