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Associated Press
2 days ago
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- Associated Press
Army Research Lab Signs Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) With Technology Advancement Center (TAC) to Accelerate Digital Modernization
WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / The Technology Advancement Center (TAC), in collaboration with the IT Acquisition Advisory Council (IT-AAC), a subsidiary of the Interoperability Clearinghouse (ICH), has signed a groundbreaking Department of Defense (DoD)-wide Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA). This new alliance empowers all DoD components to fast-track digital modernization initiatives in alignment with the President's Executive Order on Defense IT Acquisition reform and Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth's directive to deliver cutting-edge software capabilities to the warfighter at and IT-AAC The PIA unlocks a robust portfolio of strategic tools for agencies striving to innovate under budget constraints, including: The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, known as DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory, designated as the executive agent in coordination with the Army CIO, will be the first to operationalize this capability. The task is to drive compliance with federal IT reform mandates and rapidly scale DoD software acquisition pathways with targeted expertise and actionable guidance. 'I'm honored to partner with IT-AAC and the U.S. Army to help accelerate the delivery of emerging technologies to the warfighter. Together, we're creating a faster, more agile pathway for innovation that directly supports mission readiness and operational advantage,' added Gregg Smith, CEO of the TAC. 'Having invested over two decades in advancing Defense IT reforms, we are honored to have an opportunity to work with one of the best CIOs in government to advance Army's top priorities,' stated John Weiler, co-founder of the IT-AAC and the CEO of the Interoperability Clearinghouse. About TAC and IT-AAC TAC and IT-AAC provide government program managers and decision-makers with the tools, methodologies, and expertise needed to accelerate digital modernization and transformation. Leveraging elastic, just-in-time Tiger Teams composed of experts from over two dozen leading nonprofits, standards organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and Silicon Valley innovators. TAC's website is IT-AAC's website is Contact Information Gregg Smith Tel: (443) 626-4450 Email:John Weiler 703 863-3766 SOURCE: Technology Advancement Center press release
India Today
27-04-2025
- India Today
One dead, 11 injured in mass shooting at South Carolina's Myrtle Beach
A mass shooting in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Saturday night, left one person dead and at least 11 others injured. The incident unfolded around 11:50 p.m. on North Ocean Boulevard, a popular tourist area, near Ripley's Believe It Or Not, just off the to authorities, officers responded to a disturbance involving multiple individuals, during which one person began firing a weapon. In response, an officer opened fire, fatally wounding the described the chaotic scene, with one woman seen clutching her leg in pain while officers rushed to her aid. The Myrtle Beach Police Department later confirmed that the suspect, who was shot by the officer, died from their injuries. The police also clarified that the officer was not injured in the incident. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is conducting an independent investigation into the shooting, while the Myrtle Beach Police Department will carry out its internal shooting occurred in the city's entertainment district, at the start of the busy tourist season. Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune assured the public that the situation could have been much worse. 'Our officer responded quickly, and in my opinion, saved lives,' she said. 'This was an isolated event and doesn't reflect the overall safety of Myrtle Beach.'advertisementCouncilman Gregg Smith echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that it was an isolated incident and not representative of the usual experience for visitors. Police Chief Amy Prock also noted that major crimes in the area have decreased significantly since 2015, thanks to improved technology and community policing some visitors expressed concern over the shooting, such as Nikki Petracco, who stated it made her rethink future trips to tourist areas, others like Washington D.C. visitor Sebastian McMillon remained undeterred. 'There's trouble everywhere,' he said. 'We can't let fear stop us from enjoying our vacation.'As the investigation continues, the mayor urged the public to refrain from making premature judgments, promising that the final SLED report would be made public once completed. It's expected to take about three weeks to gather all the necessary Rep. Nancy Mace also responded to the tragedy, expressing her condolences for the victims and their families. 'South Carolina stands strong, and we will not tolerate violence of any sort in our communities,' she wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
