Navy's strategy for the $50B NGEN program is too risky, auditors say

A new report calls for the Navy to stop funding its next-generation networking program until it reviews alternative acquisition strategies.

FedStore hires industry veteran to run the shop

Skip Trahern, a 27-year industry veteran, is taking the reins as president of FedStore Corp.

Idaho contractor wins DOE contract to upgrade IT program

CRI Advantage Inc. will provide IT support services to the Energy Department Office of the Chief Financial Officer’s iManage Program under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $36 million.

Procurement oversight: A case of friendly fire?

A well-meaning lawmaker might be reading too much into government-industry interactions, writes blogger John Klossner.

Remembering Dan Bannister

Friends and colleagues are remembering technology community giant Dan Bannister, former founder, president and CEO of DynCorp., who passed away March 13. He was 80.

CFO role moves beyond dollars and cents

Government contractors must have a chief financial officer who understands operations, business development and other critical issues that affect a company's success.

General Dynamics provides help desk support for DIA

General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded a five-year, $40 million task order under the Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise contract to support the Defense Intelligence Agency.

CACI names new COO for U.S. operations

Daniel D. Allen has joined CACI International Inc. as chief operating officer for the company's four main U.S. business groups: National Solutions, Transformation Solutions, Enterprise Technologies and Services and Mission Systems.

Former DynCorp exec Dan Bannister dies

Dan Bannister leaves a legacy of business success and community service. His funeral will be held March 18.

DOD's shutdown plan for military, civilians detailed in guidance

In the face of a federal shutdown, the Defense Department has outlined a contingency plan in a draft memo.

NTIA's Daniel Weitzner expected to be named US Deputy CTO for Internet policy

The White House is expected to announce the appointment of Commerce Department official Daniel Weitzner as the deputy CTO for Internet policy.

2012 IT spending poised to survive aggressive cuts

An IT budget expert says IT spending will weather the budget crisis, but the debate on the 2011 budget will set the tone for 2012.

GTSI suspension sends 2010 revenues into the red

GTSI Corp.’s fourth quarter and fiscal 2010 were significantly affected by the Small Business Administration’s temporary suspension of the company in October and the costs involved in getting that suspension lifted, the company reported today.

PC business selloff story bogus, says HP

Hewlett-Packard Co. is denying press reports that it plans to sell off its PC business. An HP senior vice president blamed the story on “irresponsible reporting.”

Transparency can't shine without context

The Obama administration, Congress and watchdog groups want more transparency, but transparency can still leave much of the public blind.

NASA seeks deep space communications tech

A new NASA program is reaching out to private industry for novel communications technologies for future spacecraft.

Can we avoid telework train wrecks?

The number of federal employees who telework is going to grow this year, but it’s not going to be a successful situation for all of them.

A new breed of contractors emerges in a tougher market

Tired of expensive IT projects that fail and tight budgets, government agencies are demanding faster and more flexible prime contractors. Can your company make the shift?

Fiscal crisis creates unique business opportunity

Now is the time to move beyond rhetoric and into action by forming true partnerships with government.

NetApp to buy LSI's Engenio video and data storage business

NetApp to purchase Engenio in a $480 million all-cash deal.