distribution · May 15, 2026
VAST Data and Leidos Discuss Evolving Federal IT Landscape in Joint Insights
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VAST Data hosted a discussion with Leidos executives Josh Salmanson and Rob Linger on May 13, 2026, exploring federal IT advancements. The session covered integration of AI data platforms for defense applications, emphasizing secure multi-tenant environments compliant with FedRAMP High standards. Leidos plans to incorporate VAST Data's solutions in $2.5 billion annual IT contracts starting Q3 2026. Previously, Leidos used hybrid cloud setups with 50% on-premises storage through 2025. VAST Data's federal deployments grew 300% year-over-year to 15 agencies by April 2026.