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Commercial tech, “fast follower” strategies, and a framework for rapid acquisition

December 9, 2021 Eric Lofgren 0

Here’s a flash talk with DIU’s Mike Brown at the Aspen Security Forum: There are so many innovations in the commercial sector that could be […]

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GMU Playbook: Striking the balance with intellectual property

November 11, 2021 Eric Lofgren 1

Mason GovCon’s sixth play for software-intensive systems seeks to protect the government’s interests while reducing its need for intellectual property. When government adopts commercial technology, […]

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