Carey to replace DOD's Wennergren

Navy CIO Robert Carey will replace David Wennergren as deputy assistant secreatary of defense for information management.

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Tax changes could save U.S. bacon

The United States should revamp its tax structure to increase technology investment and productivity, or else it risks losing its competitive advantage over other countries, Cisco's CEO says.

The next big contracting scandal

Editor Nick Wakeman sees a scandal brewing in the service-disabled veteran-owned small-business arena. What is going to trigger the controversy?

Rapper wakes up Gov 2.0 crowd at FedTalks event

D.C.-based CIOs now can claim their own original rap lyrics thanks to comedian GoRemy.

Vangent to boost health IT adoption for HHS

Vangent Inc. will help the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT promote the adoption of health IT under a $15.6 million contract from the Health and Human Services Department.

BAE names new cybersecurity leader

BAE Systems Inc. has named Paul Falkler to lead its Cyber Security Solutions business group. He will report to John Gannon, president of the Intelligence and Security sector.

TASC takes off on $828M FAA NextGen award

TASC Inc. will help the Federal Aviation Administration transition to the NextGen air traffic control system under a 10-year contract worth as much as $827.8 million.

Big bucks mark year-end contract awards

Fiscal 2010 came to a close with several billion-dollar contract awards. Who came out on top?

What's on state CIOs' minds? Consolidation, cost control, health care.

Consolidation, virtualization, budget and health care are among the most critical policy or technology issues to be faced by state government in 2011, according to a recent NASCIO survey.

Accountability, transparency and their unintended consequences

Organizations that emphasize accountability and transparency often find it difficult to improve performance, writes blogger Steve Kelman.

GTSI-SBA agreement puts company under the microscope

GTSI entered an agreement with SBA Oct. 19 so it could stay in business. It cost the CEO his job. But what else did GTSI have to give up?

Motorola provides CBP with communications upgrades

Motorola Inc. will provide communications equipment and technology for the Homeland Security Department’s Customs and Border Protection agency efforts under a $30 million contract.

Cisco's vision of the future

Cisco CEO John Chambers sees productivity growth ahead with collaboration and video leading the way, but will it be based in the United States?

Lockheed, General Dynamics protest $2.6B DHS award

Rivals want the General Services Administration and Homeland Security Department to rethink their decision to award Northrop Grumman the contract to build the infrastructure for the new DHS headquarters campus.

Dan Bannister and CTOs cited for achievements

Dan Bannister was honored Tuesday evening for his years of leadership and service to the technology community and the winners of NVTC’s second annual Green Awards and the inaugural NVTC/WT CTO innovation awards also were announced.

11 win GSA cloud computing contracts

Infrastructure-as-a-service offerings through GSA's cloud storefront will provide federal, state, local and tribal agencies with cloud storage, virtual machines and Web hosting to support an ongoing expansion of cloud computing capabilities across government.

Bersoff hands off CEO title at ATSC

ATS Corp. will have a new CEO to start 2011, but Bersoff will remain as chairman.

How SBA action led GTSI leader to fall on his sword

Scott Friedlander says he was on a personal mission to save the company, but resigned as the best way to make sure GTSI survived an SBA suspension.

Lockheed Martin hangs on to profits with civilian agency help

The corporation reports progress in being leaner in its third-quarter report, but sees tougher profit outlook ahead.