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Here We Grow Again!

The Carroll International Team would like to introduce our newest Vice President, Rob Harris!

Rob has had a results-charged career that reflects achievements in starting, building, growing, and improving the

profitability, performance, and value of high-tech innovative companies. He has led both private and public organizations domestic and international growth strategies. Rob offers comprehensive knowledge of fundamental business disciplines combined with an ability to accelerate customer value via strategic partnerships and next-generation technologies. His professional career has been primarily focused on delivering technology solutions to US Government, Military, and Aerospace customers and Original Equipment Manufacturers who serve these market segments. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and is known for his thought leadership.

Rob’s personal passion is working with at-risk children, families facing homelessness, and individuals battling addictions and similar afflictions.

We are excited about welcoming Rob Harris to the Carrol International Team and look forward to growing with him in the future!

New GSA Teaming Agreement with Anixter!

We are excited to announce our company's new GSA teaming arrangement with Anixter, a global leader in security and infrastructure solutions. This strategic partnership combines our Corning Fiber Optics products with Anixter's extensive network of solutions. Together, we aim to deliver comprehensive and innovative solutions to government agencies through the GSA Schedule. This collaboration underscores our commitment to driving excellence and delivering exceptional results in the federal sector.

With teaming arrangements with both Anixter and TD Synnex you can now purchase any of their available products/solutions with our Corning Fiber Optic Products in one simple transaction!

Upcoming Events

The Carroll International Team looks forward to representing our clients and catching up with our partners at the following events:

2024 Southeast Regional Federal Construction, Infrastructure, & Environment Summit

April 16-18 | Wilmington, NC

VIP ADVANCE Training

April 23-25

SOF Week 2024

May 6-10 | Tampa, FL

Federal & Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment Summit

May 14-15 | Raleigh, NC

Medical, Biomedical, & Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter Symposium

June 11-12 | Chapel Hill, NC

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Bankruptcy Filings Increase Across All Chapters in First Quarter 2024

(Market Watch) New bankruptcy filings during the first calendar quarter of 2024 (Jan. 1 through March 31) registered year-over-year increases across all U.S. major filing categories, according to data provided by Epiq Bankruptcy, the leading provider of U.S. bankruptcy filing data.

State Dept looking at AI to help workforce plan next career steps

(Federal News Network) The State Department sees artificial intelligence as an increasingly valuable tool to meet its mission, and is looking at generative AI to help its employees chart the next step in their careers.

The robots are coming: US Army experiments with human-machine warfare

(Military Times) Artificial intelligence is getting smarter; sensors are getting smaller, lighter and more versatile; connectivity solutions are more abundant; and air-, ground- and space-based capabilities are easier to use.

Government facilities were third largest ransomware target in 2023, FBI says

(Government Executive) Government facilities were the third largest critical infrastructure sector targeted by ransomware attacks in 2023, according to cybercrime statistics released Wednesday by the FBI.

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