Community success stories in tech and cyber
FORT MEADE, MD [Nasdaq]—Under a new contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Microsoft will provide new consulting services that include software developers and product teams “to leverage a … Continue reading Microsoft Inks $927M Pentagon Deal
SAN JOSE, CA [CRN] — Cisco Systems is expected to announce the cuts within the next few weeks, as many early retirement package plans have already been offered to employees, … Continue reading Cisco to Layoff up to 20% of its Global Workforce
WASHINGTON—CNBC reports Verizon Communications, the No.1 U.S. wireless service provider, would buy Carl Icahn-owned XO Communications’ fiber-optic network business for about $1.8 billion. Verizon said the deal will include XO’s … Continue reading Verizon to Buy XO’s Fiber-Optic Network
by Derek Major, GCN.com What: “Why Countries Need National Strategies for the Internet of Things,” a report by the Center for Data Innovation that discusses the importance of broad, holistic … Continue reading How Nations Can Ensure IoT Success
ALISHIA PRIDGEN | President’s Award Here is Alishia’s story I was born and raised in Riggs Park in Northeast Washington, D.C. I graduated from McKinley Tech High School in 2007. I am … Continue reading H.O.P.E. Project DMV Students Capture 2015 President’s Award
Industry Icons and Community Volunteers honored by local BDPA Chapters WASHINGTON — During an annual community and technology awards ceremony, Jerry Williams (left) receives an industry Lifetime Achievement Award from … Continue reading Former HUD and Education Department CIO receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Reuters – Computer maker Dell, Inc. said on Monday it had agreed to buy data storage company EMC Corp in a $67 billion record technology deal uniting two mature companies … Continue reading Dell to acquire EMC in a record $67 billion high-tech deal
