Ansys has made its Ansys STK available for U.S. Government customers on the AWS Marketplace for the Intelligence Community. This move supports the modeling and analysis of manned spacecraft space systems. Ansys STK enables users to simulate and visualize high-fidelity satellites, spacecraft, and other aerospace and defense systems within operational environments. Ansys aims to help … Read more
A telemedicine company focused on treating ADHD has had its ads banned by both Google and TikTok amidst a federal investigation. The Wall Street Journal reported exclusively on this development, revealing that the company’s advertising efforts have been halted on these popular platforms due to the ongoing scrutiny from federal authorities. The company, which specializes … Read more
Federal Intel’s Steve Orrin believes that advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) can offer the military benefits beyond just object identification. Instead, AI can improve situational awareness by processing data from various sources and making connections that human analysts may overlook. In a column published on C4ISRNet, Orrin, who is Intel Federal’s chief technology officer, highlights … Read more
Cybersecurity is crucial for democratic campaigns and elections, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is working with Defend Digital Campaigns (DDC) to provide over 20 cybersecurity services at low or no cost to national party committees and federal candidate campaigns. The collaboration began in 2020 and has expanded to include more services for the 2024 cycle. … Read more
The federal government is making significant investments in the United States’ semiconductor chip production capabilities, aiming to reduce dependency on other countries for this critical technology. The CHIPS and Science Act has set a goal for the US to produce 20% of the world’s most advanced chips by 2030, and companies like Intel are key … Read more
In a recent statement, Senator Elizabeth Warren accused Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell of prioritizing the interests of the banking industry over the safety of the financial system. Warren claims that Powell is pushing for significant cuts to capital requirements under the Basel III regulations, which were implemented in response to the 2008 financial crisis. … Read more
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has enlisted a consortium including IBM and Discover Financial Services to assist in securing federal funding for the development of quantum technology. The initiative, part of President Joe Biden’s Tech Hubs program, aims to combat financial fraud, which costs billions annually. The Quantum Shield project, spearheaded by P33, plans to utilize … Read more
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has enlisted the help of technology giant IBM and financial services company Discover in an effort to secure federal funding for quantum research. The collaboration between the state government and private sector companies aims to position Illinois as a leader in the emerging field of quantum computing. Pritzker’s decision to involve … Read more
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has directed US federal agencies to defend their systems against three zero-day vulnerabilities in Citrix NetScaler and Google Chrome. These vulnerabilities have been patched but are actively being exploited in attacks, making them high-risk for federal enterprises. Citrix has advised its customers to immediately patch their Internet-exposed NetScaler … Read more
The U.S. federal government has numerous chances to set an example by incorporating the latest technologies, such as Generative artificial intelligence (AI), into its operations. One individual leading the way in utilizing technology to solve complex challenges is Yvette Cesario, the director of national security sales at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Worldwide Public Sector (WWPS). … Read more