Ross Wilkers

Washington, D.C., United States

Senior Staff Reporter at Washington Technology

Host at Project 38: The future of federal contracting

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Mpower Technology closes $21M Series B round to aid 'solar glitter' development

6 days ago | washingtontechnology.com | Ross Wilkers

Mpower Technology, a solar power system maker focused on solutions for space, has captured $21 million in Series B capital to support its efforts at scaling production capacity for national security and commercial markets.
IonQ to acquire Capella Space for quantum network development push

6 days ago | spaceproject.govexec.com | Ross Wilkers

IonQ, a quantum computing hardware and software company, has agreed to acquire Earth imagery satellite operator Capella Space to aid in ongoing work to create a quantum key distribution network in space. Quantum key distribution is a method of securely sharing encryption keys using particles of light, called photons, to ensure communications remain private and tamper-proof.
Adobe, GSA ink access and discount software pact

1 week ago | nextgov.com | Ross Wilkers

The General Services Administration has struck a third enterprise agreement with a major consumer technology provider, inking a pact with Adobe for access to the company’s document management software. Adobe will offer its Paperless Government Solution suite to agencies at a 70% discount off the current GSA list price through Nov. 30, the agency said Thursday.
IonQ to acquire Capella Space for quantum network development push

1 week ago | washingtontechnology.com | Ross Wilkers

IonQ, a quantum computing hardware and software company, has agreed to acquire Earth imagery satellite operator Capella Space to aid in ongoing work to create a quantum key distribution network in space. Quantum key distribution is a method of securely sharing encryption keys using particles of light, called photons, to ensure communications remain private and tamper-proof.
Tyto Athene buys compliance automation software provider

1 week ago | washingtontechnology.com | Ross Wilkers

Skip to Content Log In Email Address Password Forgot your password? Not a member? Sign up now! Tyto Athene has acquired a provider of cloud and security automation software tools in a move to further build its portfolio in federal IT and cybersecurity services.
In-Q-Tel invests in rare earth mineral extraction startup

1 week ago | washingtontechnology.com | Ross Wilkers

Alta Resource Technologies, a two-year-old startup that uses biochemistry techniques to extract rare earth minerals, has expand its Series Seed funding capture amount to $10 million with the close of an additional $4.4 million investment. The company designed its flagship platform to use engineered, customized proteins in its work to select and separate the minerals from sources such as waste streams and ores.
Leidos CEO sheds light on GSA dialogue and the company's strategic priorities

1 week ago | washingtontechnology.com | Ross Wilkers

The General Services Administration’s aggressive asks for more savings from nearly a dozen companies it considers consultants has certainly gotten the attention of public sector observers and raises the question of what exactly is consulting. Reston, Virginia-headquartered Leidos is one of the 10 firms GSA identified as the government’s largest consulting providers.
Army awards $499M geospatial tech development contract

1 week ago | washingtontechnology.com | Ross Wilkers

The Army has finalized its award of a five-year, $499 million contract vehicle for research-and-development work focused on advancing geospatial technology systems and deploying them to mission operators. All eight companies that submitted bids were chosen for this fourth iteration of the GRIDS program – short for Geospatial Research, Integration, Development and Support IV.
SSATI closes a pair of intel-focused acquisitions

1 week ago | washingtontechnology.com | Ross Wilkers

Sensible Solutions and Technologies Inc. has closed a pair of acquisitions with an eye toward broadening the IT services provider’s footprint across the intelligence community. SSATI’s buys of Invex Technology Solutions and the ITIC government support services unit also are intended to widen the company’s offerings in custom software development and systems integration. Terms of the transactions announced Thursday were not disclosed.
Anduril acquires communications hardware provider

1 week ago | spaceproject.govexec.com | Ross Wilkers

This Week in Space Launch your week with news and commentary on space technology, Space Force, and more. email Anduril has agreed to acquire a manufacturer of tactical communications systems as part of a continued push to incorporate more hardware into its autonomous technologies including software.

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