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SAP NS2's Mark Testoni Urges Better Protection, Management of Legacy Systems

TYSONS CORNER, VA, May 18, 2017 — Mark Testoni, president and CEO of SAP National Security Services (NYSE: SAP), has stated that the U.S. should continue to give attention to legacy systems amid the recent spate of cyber attacks, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. CNET reported Tuesday the multi-country spread of the WannaCry ransomware that impacted outdated systems […]

Fortinet Names Former NSA, Commerce Officials as Directors for Newly Launched Federal Business

TYSONS CORNER, VA, May 17, 2017 — Fortinet (Nasdaq: FTNT) has launched a new subsidiary that will work to provide cybersecurity technologies and services to federal government customers, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. The company said Monday it has also appointed Mike McConnell, a former director of the National Security Agency, and Gary Locke, a former secretary of […]

DSCA Names Lockheed, Raytheon Prime Contractors on Potential $2B Missile Sale to UAE

TYSONS CORNER, VA, May 16, 2017 — The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has identified Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) as prime contractors on a potential $2 billion foreign military sale of Patriot missiles to the United Arab Emirates, GovCon Wire reported Friday. DSCA said Thursday the State Department has moved to approve the proposed sale […]

Angie Casper Joins LMI as SVP, Chief Human Resource Officer

TYSONS CORNER, VA, May 15, 2017 — LMI has hired Angie Casper, a 25-year human resources professional who has worked at Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Cobham, as a senior vice president and chief HR officer, GovCon Wire reported Friday. LMI said Wednesday Casper will manage HR strategy and process integration as well as career development programs at the Virginia-based nonprofit government […]

Booz Allen Names Retired Army General as Senior Exec Adviser, 'Defense Futures' Fellow

TYSONS CORNER, VA, May 12, 2017 — Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) has hired retired U.S. Army general Dennis Via as a senior executive adviser and fellow for the company’s “defense futures” program, GovCon Wire reported Thursday. Via will help develop defense-related business strategy and work with clients in the defense, intelligence and homeland security […]

AECOM Lands $177M Navy Contract for Equipment MRO Services; John Vollmer Comments

TYSONS CORNER, VA, May 11, 2017 — AECOM (NYSE: ACM) will provide equipment repair, overhaul and maintenance services to the U.S. Navy under a potential $177.5 million contract, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. The company said Tuesday the contract covers MRO support for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey and its Fleet […]