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Cal Biesecker
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UncategorizedTech Developments
Jamaican Airports to Get Automated Border Control Kiosks Jamaica’s Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency says that SITA will provide automated border control kiosks to Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport and […]
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Leidos Takes $14M Charge Related to Reveal Acquisition
Leidos [LDOS] says it took a $14 million non-cash charge in its third quarter related to its acquisition of explosives detection systems (EDS) manufacturer Reveal Imaging three years ago and […]
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GSA Selects ID.me, Verizon to Provide Digital Credentials for Access to Federal Websites
The General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded contracts to secure digital credential provider ID.me and communications technology company Verizon [VZN], allow the companies to provide digital identity credentials to individuals […]
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Connectivity, Reliability Among Key Challenges for Rad Detection Equipment, CBP Official Says
Connectivity, reliability and ruggedness rank at the top of the key challenges in operating radiation detection equipment in the field, a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) official says. CBP is […]
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Briefing
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology branch has awarded $2.8 million in grants to six universities to partner with S&T Centers of Excellence to develop course content and […]
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CongressCongress Passes Another Cyber Security Bill
After passing several cyber security bills this week, the House and Senate Thursday night each passed another piece of cyber legislation aimed at improving cooperation between the federal government and […]
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Business/FinancialBAE To Acquire ISR Business From Esterline
Britain’s BAE Systems on Thursday said it has agreed to acquire Eclipse Electronic Systems, Inc. from Esterline Corp. [ESL] for $28 million in cash, boosting its capabilities in intelligence, surveillance […]
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Business/FinancialVistronix Acquires Three Companies Supporting Intelligence Community
Vistronix, a provider of integrated cloud solutions and data analytics, on Thursday said it has acquired three companies supporting the intelligence community. The deals include The Agency Consulting Group, which […]
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CongressCongress Passes Slew Of Homeland Security Measures, Including “Historic” Cyber Bills
Congress on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning passed a number of homeland security bills including measures for aviation, cyber and chemical security that will go to President Obama to be […]
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Business/FinancialIT Firm Preferred Systems Solutions Continues Acquisition Spree
Information technology services provider Preferred Systems Solutions (PSS) on Tuesday said it has acquired federal services provider Government Contract Solutions (GCS) in a deal that expands its presence in the […]