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Fairfax AI firm acquired by Texas-based tech company
Fairfax-based ARInspect, a firm specializing in artificial intelligence products for public sector field operations, has been acquired by Texas software company Tyler Technologies, the companies announced Tuesday. Tyler declined to disclose the price and terms of the deal. Tyler will add ARInspect’s AI-powered platform to its portfolio and use the Fairfax company’s technology across it[...]
It’s alive — with possibilities
Just a word of friendly warning: Our November cover story is one of the strangest tales ever told. I think it will thrill you. It may shock you. It might even horrify you. So, if any of you feel you do not wish to subject your nerves to such a strain, now’s your chance to […]
The next frontier
You come down with coldlike symptoms. Flu season is here, and a new COVID subvariant is circulating. As the illness lingers, you question whether you should see a doctor. Imagine putting your symptoms into a chatbot connected to your doctor’s office or health system that can retrieve your medical records, evaluate your information and recommend […]
MindPetal to acquire VerticalApps
Vienna-based government contractor MindPetal has entered into an agreement to purchase Arlington County-based IT firm VerticalApps, the companies announced Tuesday. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. MindPetal and VerticalApps hope to become “a premier [artificial intelligence/machine learning] firm by accelerating intelligent automation and modernization programs with [...]
Arlington drone company closes deal on AI robotics co.
Arlington County-based AeroVironment, a defense contractor that manufactures unmanned aircraft, has completed its $120 million acquisition of Melbourne, Florida-based Tomahawk Robotics, the company announced Sept. 18. Tomahawk develops AI-enabled robotic control and integrated communications systems, including its flagship system, Kinesis, a tactical system used by the U.S. military and others. Ae[...]
Youngkin signs executive directive on AI
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed an executive directive around artificial intelligence, instructing the state government to establish use standards and identify opportunities for the government to use AI technologies. Executive Directive No. 5, announced by the governor’s office late Wednesday, directs the Office of Regulatory Management to work with the state’s chief information officer[...]
Leidos receives $918M Homeland Security contract
Reston-based Fortune 500 contractor Leidos has received a follow-on contract valued up to $918 million to support and enhance the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s networks, the company announced Thursday. The Homeland Enterprise Information Technology Secure Services and Support (HEITS) contract was awarded Aug. 15. The cost-plus-award-fee, single-award contract has a one-year base and[...]
Parsons acquires Md. federal contractor for $200M
Centreville-based Fortune 1000 defense contractor Parsons has acquired Maryland-based contractor Sealing Technologies in a deal valued at $200 million. Parsons announced the deal Wednesday. The acquisition expands Parsons’ customer bases across the Department of Defense’s intelligence community and enhances its capabilities in defense cyber operations, integrated mission-solutions powe[...]
ODU hires director for cybersecurity school
Old Dominion University has named Daniel Takabi to direct its School of Cybersecurity. Takabi joins the school from Georgia State University, where he worked for four years and served as an associate professor of computer science, according to his LinkedIn account. Takabi started in his new role July 25; the university announced his new role […]
Why ChatGPT just might save the humanities
Not surprisingly, the release of ChatGPT has produced a host of concerns about its potentially harmful effects on society. In higher education, commonly cited concerns center on threats to academic integrity, particularly the worry that students may soon depend on generative AI to do their thinking and writing. In response to these challenges, many schools […]
More than bean counters
Chief financial officers have long been tasked with managing the fiscal responsibilities of companies — everything from financial planning to tracking cash flow. But increasingly, other C-suite executives and board members are relying on these finance experts for strategic and operational leadership. In fact, an April 2022 report from global consulting firm McKinsey & Co. […]
Paymerang acquires Aussie AI data platform
Chesterfield County-based payment and invoice automation company Paymerang LLC has acquired Australian-based artificial intelligence data extraction and analysis platform Sypht and the assets of KwikTag, an invoice automation company, Paymerang announced Tuesday. Paymerang acquired both from Tempe, Arizona-based tech firm enChoice Inc. Terms of the deals were not disclosed and the acquisitions wer[...]
