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GDIT Study Finds Federal IT Leaders are Spurring the Transition to PQC

Olivia Rowan — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:00:34 +0000

With advancements in quantum computing posing a risk to current encryption methods used to safeguard sensitive data, 50% of federal IT leaders are working on strategies to accelerate the shift to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), according to a new study by General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) in collaboration with IBM. The study emphasizes the importance of federal agencies preparing for a future where existing cryptographic standards may no longer offer adequate protection against emerging threats.

The study, Quantum Waves, conducted by GDIT’s Digital Consulting Practice, surveyed 200 experts and decision-makers across defense, civilian, and intelligence agencies. It explores how agencies are addressing the PQC transition and identifying risks, challenges and technologies needed for migration. The findings reveal that while planning for PQC is gaining momentum, significant obstacles remain, including the absence of formal guidance. Key insights from the study include:

50% of respondents are actively developing strategies for PQC readiness, while 35% are in the process of defining their plans and budgets.
46% have identified key risks associated with current cryptographic practices but have not yet begun formal assessments, and only 8% have fully integrated current PQC standards.
44% of respondents cite vulnerability management as a top capability needed to discover, assess, and manage cryptographic assets, prioritize risks and accelerate the PQC transition.

The research further highlights key obstacles federal agencies are currently facing with PQC adoption:

37% of respondents cited the lack of formal guidance and strategic frameworks as a major challenge.
48% of respondents said modernizing legacy systems remains a significant challenge, while 29% cited the implications for operational technology — the interconnected systems that control physical operations in critical infrastructure.
24% reported integrating PQC into the supply chain as an obstacle.

“Quantum computing represents a turning point for cybersecurity, and achieving cryptographic agility is critical to secure our sensitive information against future threats,” said Ben Gianni, GDIT senior vice president and chief technology officer. “With finalized NIST PQC standards, agencies must accelerate their migration efforts. By developing flexible and scalable strategies today, they will be prepared to modernize and build long-term resilience against emerging quantum threats.”

The research findings will be discussed in a public webinar on Oct. 23 with leaders from government, GDIT and IBM.

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Everbridge 360 Alert Management Introduced at GSX 2024

Taylor Graham — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:01:27 +0000

Everbridge, Inc. introduced Everbridge 360 Alert Management. This new interactive mobile UI revolutionizes how security professionals manage critical events, whether working remotely or from their Security Operations Center (SOC).

“The introduction of Alert Management, part of our end-to-end Everbridge 360 platform, represents an important step forward in our mission to provide organizations with the tools they need to manage critical events more effectively,” said Dave Wagner, Chief Executive Officer at Everbridge. “With the new Alert Management offering, we are enabling our customers to visualize and control risk events more comprehensively than ever before.”

Alert Management, now part of Everbridge 360

Everbridge is showcasing its new Alert Management capabilities at GSX 2024 in Orlando. Features include:

Interactive User Interface: A revolutionary way for users to interact with and manage risk events. The new interface allows users to visualize their most important alerts, assign ownership, and track status from inception to closure, ensuring a more streamlined and effective response to critical events.
Mobile Device Support: With the rapidity of evolving risk around the globe, security professionals need to be able to not only mitigate risk, but also manage it while on the move. Everbridge 360 Alert Management empowers users to take action via a fully mobile responsive UI that can be embedded in the Everbridge 360 Mobile App.
Enterprise-level Collaboration: Whether a security team is small and agile or Best In Resilience certified with multiple SOCs around the world, Everbridge 360 Alert Management was built to help organizations manage risk at scale with unique collaboration tools to help distributed teams take action when necessary.

More than two dozen organizations participated in the early adopter program for the Alert Management offering, including a leading global aerospace company, a major U.S. insurance provider, a multinational technology corporation, a popular movie & TV streaming platform, a social media giant, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, and a prominent retailer in the beauty industry.

Some of the initial feedback from the early adopter program includes:

– “Turned it on 30 minutes ago and I already love it!”
– “I love the way it looks! It’s so much easier to read and navigate.”
– “Very clean and concise looking.”
– “Especially like it on my phone. Alerts are already pushed to my phone and faster than getting into my computer.”

Existing Features of Everbridge 360

The new features are built on the foundation of Everbridge 360, which has already transformed the way organizations manage critical events. The platform integrates Risk Intelligence, Communications, Collaboration, and Coordination capabilities into a single, modernized interface, providing unparalleled intelligence and innovative capabilities:

Reduced Mean Time to Communicate: Accelerates critical communication and operational incident response processes, ensuring vital information reaches the right people in real-time.
Faster Onboarding for New Users: The optimized features and user-friendly interface enable quicker onboarding for new users.
Minimized Errors in Communication: Mitigates the risk of errors in sending communications, enhancing accuracy and reliability during critical situations.

Bryan Barney, Chief Product Officer at Everbridge, highlighted the company’s dedication to continuous innovation and improvement. “Everbridge 360 showcases our relentless commitment to empowering customers to anticipate, prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from critical events using intelligent automation technology. Our goal is to keep people safe and organizations running smoothly, and Everbridge 360 is a testament to that pledge.”

Experience Everbridge 360 at GSX

The 2024 Global Security eXchange (GSX) conference in Orlando, Florida provides a prime opportunity for attendees to witness live demonstrations of Everbridge 360 and experience firsthand how the platform can transform organizational resilience. Interact with Everbridge experts, explore the features, and learn how Everbridge 360 can elevate your organization’s security and operations at GSX 2024 or visit the website here.

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Dcode Capital Invests in Nucleus Security for Federal Cybersecurity

Taylor Graham — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:00:11 +0000

Nucleus Security revealed that Dcode Capital has made an investment in the company. This investment comes after Nucleus Security received FedRAMP® Moderate authorization, underscoring the significant value of its Unified Vulnerability Management platform for federal organizations.

“Since we took part in its advisory program in 2021, Dcode Capital has been an important supporter of Nucleus Security, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to continue our partnership through this investment,” said Stephen Carter, co-founder and CEO of Nucleus Security. “Dcode Capital’s support comes on the heels of our FedRAMP authorization earlier this year. We’re incredibly proud of that achievement, especially as it has opened the gate for addressing key federal missions. Now, with Dcode Capital’s connections, knowledge, and first-hand experience, we’re one step closer to achieving our mission to solve the most critical cybersecurity challenges for the most essential organizations in the government sector.”

Traditional vulnerability management often relies on multiple, fragmented tools and disjointed processes, making it challenging for the public sector to keep pace with the rapid evolution of cyber threats. Nucleus Security addresses these shortcomings by offering a unified vulnerability management platform that consolidates vulnerability data across various systems, providing a centralized view for navigating the intricacies of vulnerability analysis, triage, and remediation.

By streamlining vulnerability and risk management processes, Nucleus Security aims to effectively address the challenges faced by federal organizations, defense contractors, and FedRAMP cloud service providers (CSPs) in complying with federal directives and regulations.

“Government agencies are actively seeking best-of-breed commercial technologies to modernize and improve their security processes,” said Dcode Capital managing partner and CIA veteran Rebecca Gevalt. “Nucleus Security’s vulnerability management solution simplifies the complexities inherent in vulnerability analysis and provides agencies with the visibility and risk intelligence to effectively remediate threats. Having secured FedRAMP authorization earlier this year, Nucleus has demonstrated the rigor, commitment, and technical excellence we seek in companies we invest in. Effective vulnerability management is critical to our national cybersecurity efforts. We believe Nucleus Security can make a big impact in addressing this challenge.”

Dcode Capital joins In-Q-Tel, Arthur Ventures, and Lead Edge Capital, along with Nucleus’ strategic partners, including Thundercat, Norseman, Carahsoft, Guidepoint Federal, and other leading solution providers.

To learn more about Dcode Capital, visit the website here.

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Ai4 2024- North America’s Largest AI Event Coming Soon

Taylor Graham — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:30:21 +0000

Media registration is now open for Ai4 2024, North America’s largest event for AI visionaries. Ai4 will gather nearly 5,000 attendees from over 75 countries, scheduled from Monday, August 12 to Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV. The event will feature over 150 AI exhibits and more than 350 speakers. Ai4 serves as the epicenter of the AI ecosystem, where industry executives and top tech innovators meet to promote the adoption of artificial intelligence and advance the field responsibly.

“AI has widespread influence and is weaving its way into every imaginable industry,” said Michael Weiss, Co-Founder Ai4. “Industries across the board are working to figure out how to best use it, which takes time, experimentation and real-world collaboration and testing. Ai4 is where leaders come to explore the state of generative AI, discover the latest applications, and discuss best practices in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.”

Ai4 offers a unique platform for cross-industry executives and top tech innovators with a use-case oriented approach to content that provides a common framework for thinking about what AI means to each industry and job function. In covering industries from tech, education and financial services to government, healthcare, retail, and real estate, media will have the opportunity to report on groundbreaking announcements and gain industry insights from the world’s leading AI voices.

The event will feature renowned speakers such as Geoffrey Hinton, the Godfather of AI, who will deliver the opening keynote address at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, August 13. Other notable speakers include Andrew Yang, 2020 Presidential Candidate and founder of the Forward Party, Karin Timpone, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer for Major League Baseball, and head data scientists from prominent companies like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Johnson & Johnson, Nordstrom and more.

With interactive exhibits, expert panels, hands-on workshops, and networking events, Ai4 serves as the hub for the AI community. Special event highlights include AI trainings, the AI Policy Summit, the Official Afterparty, the Women in AI Reception, the AI Research Summit, and the AI Art Exhibition. Registered journalists will have access to Ai4 leadership and top speakers for interviews, seating at all keynotes, dedicated workspace and complimentary access to show events and receptions.

This event attracts enterprise leaders, government decision makers, disruptive startups, investors, research labs, academics, non-profit and trade associations, open-source projects, media, analysts, and more. With 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies represented, Ai4 provides the most influential arena for idea-sharing and technological progress on the planet.

To learn more about Ai4 2024 or to register, visit the website here.

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NME Available to the Public Sector Through Carahsoft’s Reseller Partners

Taylor Graham — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:00:24 +0000

Nerdio and Carahsoft Technology Corp. have announced a partnership, whereby Carahsoft will act as Nerdio’s Master Government Aggregator. This collaboration will make Nerdio’s leading product, Nerdio Manager for Enterprise, accessible to the Public Sector through Carahsoft’s reseller partners. It will also be available via NASA SEWP V, ITES-SW2, and NASPO ValuePoint contracts.

Nerdio Manager for Enterprise (NME) is a comprehensive IT management solution designed specifically for Government agencies. It offers centralized control, regulatory compliance, enhanced security, optimized resource allocation and improved collaboration capabilities, all tailored to meet the demands of modern governance.

“Our collaboration with Carahsoft represents a dual strategic initiative aimed at broadening our reach and advancing our ability to address the technological requirements of Government agencies,” said Joseph Landes, Chief Revenue Officer at Nerdio. “Through this partnership we’re empowering more organizations to seamlessly transition to the cloud, unlocking the full potential of modern technology. This not only fosters growth but also enhances service delivery, positioning us to effectively respond to the dynamic needs of Public Sector organizations across the nation.”

NME facilitates regulatory compliance by providing automated audits, policy enforcement tools and detailed reporting capabilities to demonstrate adherence to various Government regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA or NIST standards. It bolsters security with robust access controls, encryption protocols and advanced threat detection mechanisms, actively identifying and mitigating risks to safeguard sensitive data and counter cyber threats. NME’s scalability and optimization functionalities ensure efficient resource allocation by dynamically adjusting computing resources to optimize cost-effectiveness and performance during peak demand periods. Alongside integrated productivity tools and streamlined workflows, NME fosters collaboration and communication among agency personnel, enhancing productivity and responsiveness to citizen needs.

“Effective and efficient IT management is the cornerstone of any agencies’ success,” said Jenna Hafey, Director of Microsoft Sales at Carahsoft. “Carahsoft is proud to partner with Nerdio, and we look forward to working with our reseller partners to leverage this partnership for our Government customers. Together, we will empower the Public Sector to deploy and manage their virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI) in Microsoft Azure through cost optimization.”

Nerdio’s software, hardware and services are available through Carahsoft’s SEWP V contracts NNG15SC03B and NNG15SC27B, ITES-SW2 Contract W52P1J-20-D-0042 and NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement #AR2472. For more information on Nerdio Manager for Enterprises (NME), schedule a demo here.

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TopicLake Policy Insights Began Proving its Role in Simplifying Federal Regulations

Taylor Graham — Tue, 14 May 2024 17:30:29 +0000

In a remarkable demonstration of dedication to improving regulatory transparency, Gadget Software Inc., a leader in AI-driven data analysis solutions, has unveiled its newest product, TopicLake Policy Insights. This innovative service has quickly gained traction, garnering over 50,000 users worldwide in just 50 days, underscoring its essential role in simplifying regulations for all the various federal agencies.

Launched in mid-March, TopicLake Policy Insights provides daily updates on new regulations, offering users over 15 million unique insights about policies covering the past four years. By the end of the year, this service aims to expand its coverage to include 24 years of policy insights, making it an indispensable tool for professionals and individuals alike seeking to navigate the complexities of federal regulations.

Key Features of TopicLake Policy Insights include:

Daily Regulation Updates: Stay informed with the latest insights on new and existing regulations.
Comprehensive Coverage: Access insights from four years of policies, with plans to expand to 24 years by year-end.
User-Friendly Interface: Designed with feedback from users who prefer simpler regulation language and the ability to navigate multiple regulations and agencies in one place.
Mobile Accessibility: Tailored for users who prefer accessing information on mobile devices.

Additionally, Gadget Software has announced a feature update for TopicLake Policy Alerts, scheduled for Q3. This update will introduce notifications about agencies enacting or proposing new regulations, with customizable options for users to choose which agencies they want to track.

“Our goal with TopicLake Policy Insights was to demystify the complexities of federal regulations, making them accessible and manageable,” said Maxwell Riggsbee, Jr., Founder and Chief Product Officer of Gadget Software. “Reaching this user milestone so quickly not only validates our solution but also reinforces our commitment to continuously improve and expand our offerings.”

To explore how TopicLake Policy Insights can transform your understanding of federal regulations, visit the website here. www.topiclake.com.

MCPTT T-Mobile Mission Critical Push-to-Talk Launched

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Cirrus by Panasonic 2.0 Launched its New Platform to Manage V2X Operations

Taylor Graham — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:00:10 +0000

During ITS America, Panasonic introduces its latest platform, Cirrus 2.0, as part of its Cirrus by Panasonic initiative. This enhanced platform offers a comprehensive, seamlessly integrated approach to managing vehicle-to-everything (V2X) ecosystems. Designed to meet the needs of state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and commercial fleet operators, Panasonic’s Cirrus platform provides an extensive industry-leading cloud toolkit. This technology aims to enhance roadway mobility and provide critical information to improve safety and help save lives. Currently, select U.S. state DOTs and fleet operators are utilizing Cirrus by Panasonic to oversee V2X operations across numerous infrastructure devices on highways and intersections. These operations support various essential vehicles, including snowplows, emergency response vehicles, transit buses, and maintenance fleets.

Key features of Cirrus by Panasonic 2.0 include:

Interoperability between advanced capabilities of V2X systems and traditional transportation information
Management platform using intelligent data collection to enable advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) insights
A completely redesigned user experience (UX) which incorporates requests and suggestions from the Cirrus user base to streamline the way V2X systems are accessed by both fleet and roadway infrastructure operations staff

“With the launch of Cirrus 2.0, Panasonic applies learnings drawn from over seven years of statewide V2X technology installations, deployment, and platform engagements to bring technical and practical improvements directly to our entire user base,” said Rob Zimmer, Director Cirrus, Panasonic Smart Mobility Office. “Our new platform features align with the U.S.DOT and Federal Highway Administration primary V2X deployment goals, and customers know that Cirrus 2.0 can help them achieve the same goals on their roadways.”

Resolving V2X Interoperability
Operating as a “data broker” between various connected systems and core Cirrus applications, Cirrus seamlessly manages the variations in data elements produced by connected systems (such as different units of measurement, naming conventions, etc.) and variations in the contextual factors of IoT platforms operating in very different domains (such as how traffic signal data might differ dramatically from utility work order systems). By handling these domain specific data translations independently, Cirrus 2.0 allows many different tools to “talk” to connected vehicles in a consistent way. It also uses automation to reduce the cognitive load of users and expand the range of source data available for connected vehicle safety and mobility solutions.

Scaling V2X Data Management
Cirrus 2.0 simplifies the platform’s data architecture for scalability and implements patent pending V2X data processing capabilities at ingestion points to eliminate data waste, data noise, and improve redundancy. Cirrus 2.0 implements on-demand load balancing across the platform to manage the variability of data ingestion from different IoT systems, each with its own data flow characteristics; for example, some data volumes follow traffic demand with morning and evening peak times while others are incident or weather dependent and can spike suddenly. The Cirrus 2.0 platform offers our patent pending technique for reducing duplication in raw data without giving up any detail from the data, which allows up to 50% reduction in post-ingestion pipeline volumes for some data sources, that can reduce costs and improve platform performance.

Improved User Experience
V2X deployments require highly flexible and customizable user interfaces to effectively meet workflow needs, and the Cirrus 2.0 UX focuses on data ecosystem access. Distributed dashboard and reporting tools with mobile device support, combined with SQL-based research functionality provides customers with both unrestricted access to the data and clear visual workflows. In addition, Cirrus 2.0 insights are designed to be integrated directly into existing applications already in place. By providing easy to attach application programming interfaces, Cirrus 2.0 now delivers insights, warnings, and configuration options directly into the existing workflows of your staff. This minimizes re-training of users, embeds V2X capabilities into existing incident response formulas, and brings collected V2X data to roadway operators seamlessly.

The new Cirrus 2.0 platform also includes enhanced incident detection, with tools for leveraging connected vehicle data in different operating environments. It uses an advanced data architecture with insights that can be shared across a variety of information systems. Additionally, its health monitoring capabilities have been refined and enhanced to improve system uptime, and the efficacy of a deployment from a cost management perspective – user device recovery operations can be completed remotely and automatically by Cirrus 2.0, reducing the potential for costly field repairs.

For more information about Cirrus by Panasonic, visit the website here.

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Tactical Edge Accessing Cloud Features in Compliance with Government Security

Taylor Graham — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:00:54 +0000

Rancher Government Solutions (RGS) has announced a strategic partnership and reseller agreement with Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions Division. Together, they aim to introduce Kubernetes technology to the tactical edge, expanding cloud accessibility for disrupted, disconnected, intermittent, and low-bandwidth (DDIL) environments, all while adhering to stringent U.S. Government Security Regulations. This collaboration marks the first instance where frontline personnel will have access to enterprise-grade cloud capabilities, irrespective of connectivity limitations. It will empower users to efficiently manage crucial workloads and simplify the deployment of cloud-based applications to the edge.

“Our warfighters have come to rely on cloud computing capabilities, but until now, connectivity issues have hindered their availability at the tactical edge. We are very excited to partner with Rancher Government Solutions to bring their secure enterprise-class cloud capabilities hosted on the PacStar^® 400-Series platform to the tactical edge for the first time,” said Brian Perry, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions Division. “We look forward to extending our relationship with Rancher Government Solutions to develop edge solutions for our customer base. Our plans include bringing their technology to additional Curtiss-Wright compute platforms, including the newly released size, weight, and power optimized PacStar 200-Series, the ultra-rugged Parvus^® DuraCOR^®product family and our broad range of 3U and 6U VPX form factor SOSA aligned solutions.”

“We are proud to be working with Curtiss-Wright to deliver transformational solutions focused on the U.S. Government military and civilian use cases and tailored to the unique demands of the Tactical Edge,” said Ben Zifrony, RVP of Channels and Alliances at Rancher Government Solutions. “Our combined solutions are not just about adapting to the edge but thriving in it, delivering a cloud-native platform that is secure, scalable, and sustainable, across Curtiss-Wright’s compute platforms and regardless of the operating environment.”

As a result of this collaboration, PacStar 400-Series tactical communications solutions, such as the PacStar 451 Server Module and PacStar MDC, will be able to host the Rancher Multi Cluster Manager (MCM) and Harvester hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) technologies, to support both container and virtual machine workloads at the tactical edge.

Rancher, an independent U.S. entity, offers industry-leading compatibility with vast numbers of containers. Both Rancher MCM and Rancher’s Kubernetes distribution, RKE2, have a Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) written Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and the PacStar hardware solutions are included in the STIG-ready profile. Rancher supports leading cloud services including Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, and Google GKE.

About Curtiss-Wright’s Family of Leading Battlefield Solutions

Curtiss-Wright’s industry-leading PacStar family of advanced communications solutions addresses a wide range of military, intelligence, and commercial applications. Curtiss-Wright designs and manufactures COTS-based rugged, small form factor expeditionary and mobile communications systems. Separately, it offers integrated, network communications management software, IQ-Core^® Software, maintained by an in-house development team, for the military, federal, state/local government, and emergency responder markets. The company’s patented IQ-Core Software, hardware technology, and integrated solutions provide secure, command, control, and communications systems, particularly in remote or infrastructure-starved areas. In addition, PacStar communications systems are ideally suited for commercial/industrial organizations with mission-critical field communications requirements.

For more information, please view the recent Curtiss-Wright and Rancher hosted webinar, “Delivering Cloud Capabilities to the Tactical Edge” here.

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MCPTT T-Mobile Mission Critical Push-to-Talk Launched

Taylor Graham — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:00:36 +0000

T-Mobile is elevating push-to-talk capabilities with the launch of T-Mobile Mission Critical Push-to-Talk (MCPTT). This new addition to the T-Mobile Direct Connect product lineup is seamlessly integrated with Motorola Solutions’ Critical Connect service. It provides enhanced redundancy, resiliency, and end-to-end encryption, offering features such as secure messaging, emergency alerts, ambient listening, and role-based management for agencies and businesses.

T-Mobile MCPTT is designed for the needs of first responders and other workers in the field. While it is purpose-built for rugged devices, it is also available as an app for smartphones and tablets. T-Mobile MCPTT offers a ton of benefits such as:

Administrative workflow efficiency. Administrators only need an afternoon vs. several days to create hundreds of user profiles with necessary permissions and give access to key talkgroups.
Always-on Wireless Priority Service (WPS). WPS provides priority connection for push-to-talk and data traffic nationwide on the T-Mobile network. This provides priority access and preemption for eligible companies and first responder agencies when networks are temporarily overloaded or impaired.
Greater collaboration. T-Mobile MCPTT interoperates with land mobile radio (LMR) systems, extending push-to-talk capabilities to users without radios or that travel outside LMR coverage areas. Agencies and businesses can leverage the T-Mobile cellular network through industry-standard connections such as Radio over IP (RoIP) gateway, the Inter-RF Subsystem Interface (ISSI) or Console Subsystem Interface (CSSI).
Greater situational awareness. T-Mobile MCPTT offers video streaming as well as data services like location-sharing in the field so first responders or employees can give real-time updates on key activities.
Leading 5G cellular coverage, with more 5G coverage than Verizon and AT&T… combined.

T-Mobile MCPTT will be available in the next month.

To learn more about the capabilities of T-Mobile MCPTT, please visit the website here.

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Carahsoft Will Serve as a SAS Public Sector Distributor

Taylor Graham — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:00:12 +0000

SAS has unveiled a new distribution partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider^®. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will act as a SAS Public Sector Distributor, facilitating access to the company’s analytics, AI, and data management solutions for US Government agencies through Carahsoft’s network of reseller partners and via multiple contract vehicles and government schedules.

SAS has been a valued government technology provider for nearly five decades and is used in all 15 executive departments of the US federal government and all 50 states. This strategic agreement with Carahsoft makes it easier for government customers to acquire SAS products and solutions, including cutting-edge, AI-optimized analytics tools for proactive response to evolving public sector challenges. This includes SAS^® Viya^®, SAS’ cloud-based, responsible data and AI platform. SAS Viya is already used across the public sector for fraud detection, security intelligence, streaming analytics, flood mitigation, medical record review, learning recovery and predictive maintenance.

Stepped up partnership strategy will benefit government customers

The announcement comes shortly after SAS shared its elevated approach to partnering, which includes a shift to a new distribution model for SAS solution provider partners (resellers) to further embrace indirect channels and drive future growth for SAS and its partners. Together, SAS and Carahsoft offer a potent combination of benefits for SAS’ resellers in the public sector. Recognized as a premier software distributor in the market, Carahsoft will use its resources to deliver expanded scale and reach that empowers SAS partners to grow their businesses with improved efficiency and increased access to new markets and customers.

“Engaging with distribution is a deliberate step to help us take our partner strategy to the next level,” said John Carey, Vice President of Global Channels at SAS. “We’ve always been committed to innovative, value-driven partnerships. Combining our world-class AI and analytics with Carahsoft’s trusted network and reseller partners will help our public sector solution providers better serve existing customers and engage with new prospects.”

Carahsoft will deliver SAS technologies to US government agencies through resellers, as well as its own GSA Schedule, NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) V, Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2 (ITES-SW2), The Quilt and OMNIA contracts.

“Carahsoft is pleased to partner with SAS and maximize the reach of its solutions through our numerous contract vehicles and valuable reseller ecosystem,” said Craig Abod, Carahsoft President. “SAS has been serving the government since its inception, with over 1,600 global public sector entities currently using SAS products and solutions to effectively understand, predict and adapt to data insights. In combination with Carahsoft’s proven track record in the government space, this partnership will bring agencies the advanced AI and analytics tools needed to increase public sector productivity, make data-driven decisions and foster innovation and success for all levels of government.”

Empowering governments to protect and improve the lives of citizens

SAS products are a comprehensive and agile solution for the government, supporting various use cases, including data management, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) and fraud detection and investigation. With SAS, agencies can optimize resources and make informed decisions through a real-time, integrated view of their data. The capabilities and intuitive interfaces of Viya provide simplified access to all data, a clear structure for data cleansing and transformation, and easy management of robust data pipelines. In addition, SAS analytics tools deliver an initial quick-start data model recommendation and continue to identify the most effective models. These tools also automate performance monitoring and tuning for peak efficiency and seamlessly integrate with other open source languages.

With the rapid rise of AI and an evolving regulatory landscape, SAS Viya helps government agencies strive to use AI responsibly to mitigate risk and help citizens thrive. Viya offers trustworthy AI capabilities like bias detection, explainability, decision auditability, model monitoring, governance and accountability. In an era of uncertainty, SAS helps government organizations become – and stay – more adaptable, secure and effective. With Carahsoft as a distributor, SAS and its solution provider partners will be better equipped to help new and existing public sector customers make faster, more accurate decisions with powerful AI and analytics.

Learn more about SAS as a public sector distributor of AI and analytics.

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