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Virginia Tech to lead DoD’s new Acquisition Innovation and Research Center
Center to focus on acquisition system efficiency
The U.S. Department of Defense has selected Virginia Tech as one of three schools to lead its new Acquisition Innovation and Research Center (AIRC). The AIRC is funded by the DoD and directed by the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. The goal of the center (which also includes the New
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Germany-based workforce tech developer buys Vienna AR developer
TeamViewer buys Upskill
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TeamViewer, a German workforce technology developer, announced Tuesday it has acquired Vienna-based augmented reality software developer Upskill. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2010, Upskill provides technology that uses smart glasses and handheld devices to help manufacturing, inspection and auditing workers for customers including The Boeing Co. and Merck & Co.
Avantus Federal names new board member
Former Engility CEO Lynn Dugle joins McLean defense contractor's board
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Avantus Federal, a McLean-based IT defense contractor, announced Tuesday it has appointed former Engility CEO Lynn Dugle to its board of directors. Dugle was chairman and CEO of Chantilly-based Engility before its 2019 acquisition by Reston-based Science Applications International Corp. During her career, she also served in several executive leadership positions with Raytheon. Dugle earned
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KeyBank parent company to buy McLean data firm
KeyCorp to acquire AQN Strategies LLC
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Cleveland, Ohio-based financial services company KeyCorp announced Tuesday it will acquire McLean-based AQN Strategies LLC, a data and analytics firm focused on financial services established by Ben Sabloff and Nigel Morris, co-founder of Capital One and fintech venture capital firm QED Investors. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Sabloff will serve as KeyCorp’s
Herndon tech company buys Vienna-based IT defense biz from AT&T
Tyto Athene acquires AT&T's Government Solutions Inc. division
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Herndon-based systems integrator Tyto Athene announced Wednesday it will acquire AT&T’s Vienna-based Department of Defense-focused IT professional services business, also known as Government Solutions Inc. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Making up a small slice of AT&T’s federal business, the division acquired by Tyto provides IT professional services to DOD customers. The
Vienna systems integrator acquires Herndon software company
Criterion Systems buys Realm Consulting
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Vienna-based systems integrator Criterion Systems announced Tuesday it has acquired Herndon-based software company Realm Consulting. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Under the acquisition, Realm will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Criterion. Founded in 2005, Criterion provides cybersecurity, cloud/data center management, IT infrastructure operations and systems engineering services to the federal
Alion wins $89M Air Force task order
McLean-based contractor to provide engineering, R&D services
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The U.S. Air Force awarded McLean-based defense contractor Alion Science and Technology Corp. an $89 million task order to provide engineering, research and development and test and evaluation services, the company announced Friday. Under the task order, Alion will focus on software and data integration, coordination, knowledge management and information sharing of systems and subsystems
Kansas engineering firm acquires Va. Beach geotech company
Terracon adds to mid-Atlantic presence with Virginia Beach’s GET
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On Tuesday, Kansas-based consulting engineering firm Terracon Consultants Inc. announced that it had purchased GET Solutions Inc. for an undisclosed amount. GET is a geotechnical, environmental and materials testing firm serving public- and private-sector clients throughout the mid-Atlantic. In addition to its Virginia Beach headquarters, GET has another Virginia office in Williamsburg and North Carolina
Vienna, Arlington government contractors merge
The Ambit Group, GreenZone Solutions Inc. join forces
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Vienna-based government contractor The Ambit Group and Arlington-based IT company GreenZone Solutions Inc. have merged. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The combined company will operate under the Ambit brand. Founded in 2004, Ambit provides mission-driven services for government customers, while GreenZone specializes in data management, operations, science and analytics. Under the merger,
ManTech names chief growth officer
Joseph Cubba was IBM senior partner and VP for defense and intelligence
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Herndon-based technology contractor ManTech International Corp. announced Monday that it has recruited Joseph Cubba, formerly senior partner and vice president for defense and intelligence at IBM Corp., as its chief growth officer. Cubba will report directly to Matt Tait, ManTech’s chief operating officer, and will be responsible for strategic growth efforts across the federal civilian,