An oxymoron? Data center consolidation is expanding

Consolidation of data centers is growing, according to the 2010 Energy Efficient IT Report by CDW.

Oracle-Sun deal still causing pain

When Oracle Corp. completed its $7 billion purchase of Sun Microsystems in January 2010, changes were expected. But what move still is still causing pain for its resellers?

Acquisitions, strategic hires drive Emtec's growth

Emtec Federal cranks up its pursuit of government business with new leadership and acquisitions.

VA plans $815M computer buy

The department plans to buy up to 600,000 computers under an 8-year, $815 million contract.

PowerPoint: Your guide to loving it, hating it or leaving it

FCW cartoonist and blogger John Klossner provides some handy tips for loving PowerPoint -- or for getting more time to spend with your family.

Harris wins follow-on deal to support Air Force software program

Harris Corp. will continue to provide technical assistance to the Air Force under a two-year, $15 million follow-on award under the Network-Centric Solutions contract.

Are there any good GS-9 jobs out there?

The federal government could do a better job of keeping young feds on the job if it created more opportunities for them to do interesting work, writes blogger Steve Kelman.

Poor records increase security risks

A Senate committee report exploring the role of Afghan nationals working for private security contractors fails to consider difficulties embodied in building accurate personnel databases in a country with complex and shifting alliances, says Stan Soloway of the Professional Services Council.

To succeed, deliver what you promised

Once the award is in place, it falls to the performing team to meet the promises and commitments made in a company's proposal. To do this, the promises must be part of the contract execution plan, writes Bob Lofheld of Lohfeld Consulting Group.

Tax policy drives increase in M&A activity

The market for merger and acquisition transactions in the government contracting market seems poised for a strong finish in 2010, writes John Hagan at BB&T Capital Markets/Windsor Group.

Why can’t I check e-mail on my iPhone?

What handheld devices would you like to see your agency support?

CMS helping states hire Medicaid audit contractors

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is publishing a proposed rule to help states hire auditors in the Medicaid program.

Northrop, UMBC partner to create cybersecurity incubator

Northrop Grumman Corp. and the University of Maryland Baltimore County Research Park Corp. have unveiled plans to create a new incubator that will focus on developing technology to protect against a growing range of cyber threats.

ManTech support of Navy Warfare Center to continue

The company will provide engineering and technical services to the Navy under a five-year, $24 million follow-on award at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division.

Harris gets first option year for State IT support

Harris Corp. will continue to support State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs’ upgrade of IT services in option year worth $40 million.

5 ways to change during tough times

Business development leaders and individuals who refuse to change in difficult economic times risk significantly limiting their professional and personal growth. When the pain of change is less than the pain we are in, we will change, writes Bill Scheessele of MBDi.

Navy selects contractor for maritime drone support

Science Applications International Corp. will furnish technical and engineering support to the Navy office that manages unmanned aircraft systems that conduct maritime surveillance under a task order potentially worth $39 million over five years

DHS procurement head to leave

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Is Google's fight with Interior a sign of maturity?

Cloud vendors are starting to fight each other in the legal arena for contract advantages. Is the technology still cutting-edge?

Harris further expands satellite reach with latest acquisition

Harris Corp. will pay approximately $397.5 million to purchase Schlumberger GCS, a provider of global communication services to a wide range of customers in more than 50 countries.