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GD’s IT Business Launches Tech Investment Strategy

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, May 18th, 2023

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GD’s IT Business Launches Tech Investment Strategy

Amy Gilliland, president of General Dynamics' Information Technology unit. Photo: General Dynamics

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) this week said it has launched an information technology strategy to advance research and technology capabilities, bolster its talent, and expand partnerships with commercial technology companies. GDIT wouldn’t disclose the value of its investment in the new strategy but Amy Gilliland, president of the business, said “we have increased our technology investments by nearly 50 percent over last year.” GDIT is one of two multi-billion-dollar businesses within the Technologies segment of General Dynamics [GD]. The…

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