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SMX® announced today that it has been awarded the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Cloud Governance and Administration of Technology and Engineering (cGATE) contract through the General Services Administration’s Alliant 2 vehicle, to provide cloud-based licensing and services. CFTC cGate is a competitively awarded contract with a total maximum value of up to $79.4M and a 5-year contract length. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/eGiPZmnR #CloudTechnology #Cloud #GovCon #Award

Episode 11 of Afternoons with ACEs is happening this Friday, October 18 at 11 AM ET. Save your spot today by clicking the link below to register!

Today, we recognize both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day, acknowledging the rich and multifaceted history that has shaped our nation. In celebrating Columbus Day, we reflect on the spirit of exploration and discovery that has contributed to the development of the world as we know it. At the same time, we honor the resilience, traditions, and contributions of the Native American and Indigenous communities as we observe Indigenous Peoples' Day. At SMX, we believe in the importance of recognizing diverse perspectives, learning from our history, and building a future that values all cultures and contributions. #ColumbusDay #IndigenousPeoplesDay

SMX is honored to be a Platinum #Sponsor at the 2024 TechNet Indo-Pacific Conference. This event brings together top minds in defense, government, and industry to explore critical innovations that are shaping the security landscape of the Indo-Pacific region. We’re looking forward to engaging in discussions about the latest advancements in defense technology and strengthening partnerships that drive mission success. Reach out to our team to connect during the event: PETER LAMONTAGNE, Dana Dewey, Paul Reynolds , Robert Groat, Shannon Tolliver, Ryan R., Laurell Aiton, Laura Braksator, or Steve Loori You can register for the event at the link here: https://lnkd.in/eFM_axQU #TechNet #IndoPacific

Data fuels decision-making in today’s digital landscape but understanding the key differences between commercial and open-source data is vital for organizations that seek to leverage this information effectively. Check out the clip below as #SMX Vice President of Strategy and Technology, Steve Loori, explains how open source and commercial data varies during an interview with Nick Smith, CEO and Founder of Geo Owl and the NDS Show Podcast. 💡 Interested in learning more and how SMX is supporting our clients' missions in today's digital landscape? Click here to schedule time with Steve and our Elevate ISR team at TechNet happening October 22-25: https://lnkd.in/efNvaqF7 #commercialdata #opensourcedata #digitaltransformation #EISR #TechNet

As federal agencies increasingly adopt AI technologies, a critical issue remains: how to balance AI’s opportunities with its inherent risks. In a recent video interview with FedScoop, #SMX CTO Anthony Vultaggio and Microsoft Federal CTO Jason Payne share their insights on the evolving landscape of AI in government. 📹 Check out the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/e2DJGNG5 #FedScoop #AI #technology #GovCon

We are excited to spotlight our quarterly Core Values Award winner, Damon Erickson! Damon was recognized as living our Core Value to #InvestinOurPeople. Fellow colleagues said, “Damon knows that SMX is not only Clients First mindset but also SMX’s greatest asset is its people. So, he encourages me/us to skill up as technology rapidly changes.” and “A man of his word. He doesn’t sugarcoat it and helps guide me to become a better leader. He cares and has the insight.” Thank you for living out our core values daily and being a part of our SMX team, Damon!

At SMX we are committed to investing in our people and one of the ways that we do this is through our RISE leadership program. This program identifies a group of rising leaders within the company and provides them with a year of learning about how the company operates, leadership best practices and more. We are excited to spotlight one of our RISE program alumni, Lakulish Patel, SMX Director of Product Development.   When asked about the program he shared “For me, the RISE program was all about learning and trying to soak everything in. It was about getting a glimpse into how different business units operate and gaining a broader perspective of the company. It was a great opportunity to see how different teams within the business units measure success and contribute to the larger SMX collective goals. The RISE curriculum is designed to help explore the different facets of leadership, such as decision-making, conflict resolution, and team building. Each of the teams did a fantastic job of taking complicated concepts and simplifying them for us to learn. What really resonated with me was the passion, the wealth of knowledge and experience that everyone brought to the table. One of the key takeaways from this program was the realization that effective leadership is not about exercising control, but about empowering others to reach their full potential. I learned the importance of empathy in leadership, how to effectively communicate my vision, and the significance of adaptability in today's ever-changing work environment.   The terms “leadership” and “management” are often used interchangeably. While there is overlap between the two, there are also significant differences. Nitin Nohria when he was still serving as the Dean for Harvard Business school put it very succinctly… he said “I think of management as working with other people to make sure the goals of an organization are articulated and well executed. It’s the process of working with others to ensure the effective execution of a chosen set of goals. Leadership on the other hand is about developing what those goals should be. It’s more about driving change.” To echo his quote, the last year has taught me that leadership is really about igniting action by providing a clear vision, motivation and aligning various individuals to strive towards unified goals. I’m grateful to all the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, as well as my cohort members who transparently shared their journey of where they started, how they felt sometimes when they came up short, what they worked on improving and how they got to where they are today. The real take away from this is it doesn’t matter how you see yourself as a manager or leader or where you are in your career, both are essential and complementary skills and just like any other skill-it can be learned, practiced and perfected.”   Thank you for sharing your experience in this foundational program, Lukulish. We are thankful to have you as a part of SMX! 

Don't wait-register for the upcoming Afternoons with the ACEs Episode 11 happening on October 18. This session will dive into OTBI Configuration- you won't want to miss it! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gWpTnYAH

Congratulations to our #SMX team for finishing 2nd this week during the National Defense Cyber Alliance (NDCA) golf tournament! Our team enjoyed great discussions and networking this week during the National Cyber Summit in #Huntsville. A big thank you to ManTech and Exiger for co-hosting a successful reception with us this week. We look forward to continuing the conversation! #NationalCyberSummit #NCS #CyberHuntsville