VA moves forward on open-source health records

After more than a year of deliberation and consultation, the Veterans Affairs Department is moving on its strategy of developing an open-source electronic health record system.

Contractors brace for shutdown

Companies have options on what to do if the government closes, but a shutdown carries many unknowns.

CA Technologies’ acquisition extends reach in government sector

CA Technologies is extending its reach into the public sector with the announced purchase of Base Technologies, a private consulting firm focused on the management of government IT assets.

BAE wraps up purchase of Fairchild Imaging

BAE Systems Inc. has completed its acquisition of Fairchild Imaging Inc. by acquiring all remaining outstanding equity for $86 million in cash.

Shutdown impact on DOD uncertain, but ominous

The Defense Department is closely studying its authorities to determine how to keep department functioning if the government shuts down.

Former GSA procurement chief goes to the Hill again

Emily Murphy will be working on small-business contracting and workforce issues for a House committee.

Harris finally wraps up Global Connectivity acquisition

After first announcing the planned acquisition in November 2010, Harris Corp. has wrapped up its purchase of Global Connectivity Services from Schlumberger Information Solutions for $397.5 million in cash.

Conference offers shutdown guarantee

Want to attend a conference but afraid you'll be furloughed when it happens? At least one organizer says, 'No problem!'

ICF maintains USAID energy efficiency program

ICF International Inc. will continue to support the global energy program of the U.S. Agency for International Development under a five-year grant contract that has a maximum value of $10 million.

What your customers face if the shutdown comes

Although President Barack Obama has repeatedly denounced a government shutdown in recent weeks, officials in his administration say they are cognizant that funding for the government expires April 8 and contingency plans are being prepared.

Petraeus could become CIA head

Rumors suggest that Gen. David Patraeus, America's top military man in Afghanistan, could become CIA director.

Lee Technologies acquired by French energy management firm

Lee Technologies Inc. has been acquired by Schneider Electric, a French energy management company. The financial terms of the acquisition were not reported.

Alion hires retired Army general to boost DOD operations

Alion Science and Technology Corp. has hired retired Army Maj. Gen. Charles Fletcher Jr. as group senior vice president and manager of the Strategic Operations Group.

A-T Solutions expands reach into intelligence community

A-T Solutions Inc. is strengthening its offerings in the intelligence field with the creation of an Intelligence Solutions Group that will offer professional services and customized technology products to the intelligence community.

GTEC takes new name, branding from Greek mythology

Global Defense Technology & Systems Inc. has changed its name and brand to Sotera Defense Solutions Inc.

SAIC hires former Army doctor to direct health solutions unit

Science Applications International Corp. has hired Dr. Don Bradshaw as vice president and senior director of the company’s Health Solutions Business Unit’s Defense Health Operation.

CSC buys one health care provider, sells another

CSC has acquired all outstanding equity of iSoft Group Limited of Australia and has sold its AdvanceMed business to NCI, a Reston, Va., provider of IT, data mining and data analytical tools.

5 technologies changing our world

Government operations will be transformed by cutting-edge technologies such as tablets, mobile devices and even 3-D. Is your company ready?

'Obama 2012' surges on Facebook; GOP group starts wiki for fed 'accountability'

President Barack Obama's reelection campaign was off and running on Facebook today with more than 65,000 people "liking" the campaign announcement within six hours. Also, group with ties to GOP strategist Karl Rove starts a federal accountability wiki.

Harris completes purchase of health care info provider

Harris Corp. has completed its $155 million cash acquisition of Carefx Corp., a provider of interoperability workflow solutions for government and commercial health care providers.