VA's Internet blocking may be a little overzealous

VA reader reports inability to read articles about a recently notorious website due to agency blocking.

Raytheon completes $490M deal for communications provider

Raytheon Co. completed its acquisition of Applied Signal Technology Inc. when the tender offer for all outstanding shares expired at midnight, Friday, January 28, 2011, the company announced today.

Attention dealmakers: Do you buy or sell in 2011?

We're asking our readers if they expect to be involved in merger and acquisition activity in the next 12 months.

January's top news

We roundup the top news and trends from the month of January.

10 government websites worth visiting

These 10 sites earned special recognition for their quality and innovation according to an analysis by Government Computer News.

VA wants help modernizing health records system

The Veterans Affairs Department is taking steps toward developing an open source development program to modernize VistA

You say you want a revolution?

In response to a rapidly rising tide of protests, Egypt's government mobilized the police, imposed a curfew -- and turned off the Internet.

Policy issues dominate 2011 landscape

From the budget to procurement and new technology initiatives, government contractors face no shortage of hot topics in the coming year.

POGO argues for release of past-performance information

Government officials continue to withold data on past performance in Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, but watchdog group wants more disclosure.

Experiments to improve public-sector management

Steve Kelman proposes running experiments to test different approaches to public-sector management.

99 deals that drive the market

2010 saw an explosion of mergers and acquisitions that reflect the forces reshaping the government market. Who made the biggest deals of the year?

Verizon makes $1.4B cloud play with Terremark acquisition

Acquisition of cloud service provider moves forward Verizon's 'everything-as-a-service model.'

General Dynamics wins $2.8B contract for next phase of WIN-T

The Army has awarded the low-rate initial production of its next-generation tactical communications network to General Dynamics Corp. under a contract with a ceiling of $2.8 billion.

When you make that big deal, don't forget your customer

When making acquisitions, companies have to work closely with their government customers to make the transition run smoothly.

Transportation Security Administration overview

A snapshot of TSA's budget, leadership, major contracts and contractors.

Industry expects strong growth in 2011

We asked readers to compare their expected growth rates for 2011 relative to 2010.

Who made the biggest deal of 2010?

We rank the biggest and most important mergers and acquisitions of the past year. Who came out on top?

About our roundup

Our panel of experts ranks the biggest and most important mergers and acquisitions of 2010.

Stranded on the highway or working from home?

How did the heavy snow affect your commute? Were you able to make use of the telework option?

Stranded on the highway or working from home?

How did the heavy snow affect your commute? Were you able to make use of the telework option?