Northrop names new communications VP for info systems

Northrop Grumman Corp. has named Cheryl Janey vice president of communications for the company's Information Systems sector. She will be in charge of all sector communications and positioning activities, planning and implementing programs to support new business opportunities, and managing employee and executive communications.

Former Pragmatics executive joins Dynamics Research

Paul Strasser, former chief operating officer at Pragmatics Inc., has joined Dynamics Research Corp. as senior vice president of strategic development. He will report to Jim Regan, DRC's president and chief executive officer.

House panel calls hearing: Why is Networx transition late?

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to bring in GSA, agency and industry leaders to address the slow transition to Networx from the FTS 2001 telecommunications contract.

A frank discussion of US-China relations

A lecturer from China explains the differences in priorities between the U.S. and Chinese governments, writes blogger Steve Kelman.

Sensors, training keep Raytheon strong through first quarter

The U.S. military’s desire for more surveillance equipment and new ways to prepare soldiers for war drove positive first-quarter growth at Raytheon Co., reports Christopher Hinton at MarketWatch.

Verizon wins $187M Networx deal at HHS

Verizon captures deal that calls for managing a million customer calls a week for the next seven years.

Lockheed captures $435M missile defense system contract

Lockheed Martin Corp. will supply the Army with assistance fielding and maintaining a weapon system designed to defend against short-and-midrange ballistic missiles under a new contract.

L-3 to shield Air Force networks under $152M contract

L-3 Communications Corp. will assist the Air Forces Central Command in protecting the security of its network operations under a five-year contract.

Social networking fuels collaboration among NASA researchers

The NASA Earth Exchange uses social networking to enable scientists around the world to share data, software code and research results.

DOD proposes new conflict of interest rules

Defense officials proposed new definitions for various types of conflicts of interest.

I lurk, therefore I am

Blogger John Klossner writes that "lurking" within a social network is the easiest way to actively participate without putting forth any effort.

Qwest agrees to $22.4B buyout offer

Qwest Communications Inc. agrees to merge with CenturyLink Inc. in a stock for stock transaction worth $22.4 billion, plus the assumption of debt.

Harris tapped to aid VA collection efforts

Harris Corp. will help the Veterans Affairs Department improve billing and collection efforts under a $72 million contract.

SAIC works behind the scenes on Marine Corps intelligence

Science Applications International Corp. will furnish network services and information technology support to the Marine Corps Marine Intelligence Activity under a new task order.

GSA readies acquisition of cloud infrastructure services

After a false start earlier this year, GSA is laying the final groundwork for a fast-track acquisition of cloud computing infrastructure services.

SBA leader vows to crack down on small-business fraud

SBA plans to become more aggressive in suspending and debarring companies from receiving federal contracts, the agency's administrator tells a House committee.

Senate committee chairman suggests killing Boeing's virtual fence

Sen. Joe Lieberman questions the future of the SBInet virtual fence system is a failure.

188 VA projects on the chopping block

The Veterans Affairs Department has extended its program management system to all 280 IT projects and suspended spending on two-thirds of them.