DOD wants focus on contractor performance, not profits

Frank Kendall, principal deputy undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, talks about the Defense Department's new focus for managing contractors.

Who are the top 50 cloud providers?

A new list breaks out the top cloud computing providers in the market.

IT executive, former Indus Corp. leader Carleton Jones dies

Carleton Jones was vice chairman emeritus and president emeritus of Indus Corp., an IT services firm.

Small businesses need to better protect their nets, says FCC chief

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski convened a round-table discussion with small and midsize businesses to talk about information security.

STG taps former CIA exec to lead intelligence group

A 27-year veteran of the CIA will become vice president of STG’s Intelligence Group in its Civil Agencies Sector and oversee a portfolio with $25 million in revenue.

Savvy agencies want IT that lowers costs, improves efficiencies

The economic crisis and government budget cuts may be forcing feds to tighten their belts, but that hasn't stopped them from embracing today's latest technology, according to a new survey. In fact, it's those new tech solutions that are helping them survive during the cash crunch.

Big 3 defense contractors feel axe of 1,000 cuts

Three major defense contractors in the Washington, D.C., region will be handing out pink slips until July.

Workforce cuts coming to Hewlett-Packard?

Hewlett-Packard Co.'s CEO Leo Apotheker has told his top deputies to brace for tough times and slow hiring plans.

FAR council urged not to play small-biz favorites

An interim rule intended to create parity among the Small Business Administration's small business programs would inappropriately elevate small businesses participating in the socio-economically based programs above other small businesses, the Professional Services Council said May 16.

Is 'big data' the next big thing? Big Blue thinks so.

The concept of big data mining is the latest example of innovative thinking that has been the hallmark of IBM Corp. since its founding in 1911.

Public/private competitions come under fire again

Sen. Mikulski is pushing for changes that would give federal employees a better fighting chance against outsourcing.

QinetiQ NA selects recent hire as SVP of engineering unit

QinetiQ North America has named David Shrum senior vice president and general manager of its engineering and life-cycle management business unit. In this new role, he will be responsible for revenue and profit generation, customer satisfaction, and employee health and welfare for the Huntsville, Ala., business unit.

SAIC powers up with purchase of energy solutions provider

Science Applications International Corp. has acquired the transmission and distribution engineering capabilities of Patrick Energy Services, a provider of performance-based transmission and distribution power system solutions.

Kratos acquires Columbia, Md., satellite systems developer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. will acquire Integral Systems Inc. in a cash-and-stock transaction worth $266 million, according to announcements by the companies.

Agencies share tips for better governance

Agencies have been slowly improving their governance processes by learning to balance control with agility, according to members of a panel at the Management of Change Conference.

Reporting from the Management of Change Conference

A roundup of quips and chatter from the ACT/IAC conference taking place this week in rural Virginia.

Northrop Grumman layoffs could affect 200 by Memorial Day

Defense contractor will let 200 workers know this week that they will be terminated after May 31.

GDIT wins $95M contract for CMS claims operations

General Dynamics Corp. will continue providing claims processing support to the Health and Human Services Department under a five-year task order that has a potential value of $95 million.

Think before you post, and other social media etiquette

First impressions remain important, and with the massive growth and use of social networks, your first impression is often made without you being present.

Northrop's Bush pushes more US-UK cooperation

Greater cooperation will help fight cyber threats and improve the health of the industrial base.