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BTS and Quorum make M&A decisions, Capitol Meridian closes second fund

This roundup of three recent transactions across the market covers one acquisition, the receipt of external backing and resources for future investments.

Youngkin rejoins the private sector and more leadership moves across the market

Our newest listing of key executive hires and promotions also covers functions in technology, law, finance, business development and operations.

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ASRC Federal taps insider Manzo as next CEO

The former operating group president succeeds Jennifer Felix, who leaves after six years and having led the company to No. 36 on the Top 100.

Air defense, cloud and propulsion startup investment rounds to note

One of the blue chip defense hardware companies is also spreading its venture investment wings beyond the U.S.

GSA is eyeing OneGov savings beyond software and tech, official says

GSA Deputy Administrator Mike Lynch noted that many of the roughly two dozen firms participating in the OneGov initiative “offer multiple products to federal government,” meaning that the strategy can ultimately lead to a broader range of cost savings.

Peraton appoints Omar as finance chief

Salim Omar previously was the company's senior vice president of corporate sector and finance.

HTL moves ahead on next-generation radio efforts

Executives at the software-defined radio maker outline its approach to tech development and highlight one example of blending in commercial creations.

Tech Bills of the Week: Leveraging AI for cancer research; Securing chatbots for underage users; and more

Congress’ latest bills look to apply AI for both public benefit and enhanced federal operations, namely safeguarding AI chatbots, helping the government strengthen pediatric cancer research and securing the U.S.-Mexico border.

Leidos layoff notices hit 305 people in non-customer roles

The reductions, less than 1% of the workforce, targeted indirect positions as the company pushes to reshuffle for efficiency.

TOP 100: LMI's commercial tech approach hinges on the business model

As Company No. 73 sees the world, bespoke problems that are unique to government do not get in the way of efforts to "capture all of the goodness" of de-risking the tech quickly.

Bluestone hires Moorman to lead space, missile defense company

Bluestone brought together Qualis, InTrack Radar Technologies and Tektonux to form this 400-employee entity.

Tech, growth and financial leadership moves across the market

Booz Allen, CACI, Everfox and more than a dozen other companies bring in fresh executive talent across cyber, electronic warfare, health IT and business development.

TOP 100: How Odyssey Systems views acquisition and its links to field operations

Company No. 73's blueprint for growing into new areas contains a mix of small leaps and longer-term bets that look ahead by five-to-10 years.

Westway receives Capitol Meridian's backing

Westway currently operates four classified facilities for government contractors with plans for a fifth and more.

Tyto Athene hires Boyd as CEO

The former IBM executive picks up the mantle of leading Tyto's strategy and vision from Dennis Kelly, who is remaining on the board of directors.

Empower AI acquires data, digital transformation outfit

This is Empower AI's first acquisition completed with the backing of majority owner KKR.

Anthropic hires Teresa Carlson as public sector lead

A veteran of several major tech companies, Carlson will work as Anthropic’s first global head of public sector.