Microsoft appeals loss in patent infringement case

Microsoft's appeal essentially argues that a district court judge who held against it was incompetent as a gatekeeper and in striking the "delicate balance" needed in patent law disputes.

Antle-led startup will pursue fed services contractors

Four former SI International Inc. executives form Salient Solutions to acquire federal IT provider companies.

Army expects new network to reduce costs 65 percent

The Army has ordered a new optical network linking White Sands and Fort Bliss that it expects to cut costs by more than half.

Wexford Group named to DOD anti-IED contract

Wexford Group is one of five companies named to the five-year, $494 million prime award.

Lockheed establishes missile defense unit in Huntsville, AL

Lockheed Martin has established a new missile defense systems operating unit in Huntsville, Ala., to support a number of key programs based in the area and also pursue additional business opportunities.

Top ANC and tribally owned contractors

A ranking of the largest Alaska Native Corporations and tribally owned companies in the government information technology market.

Performance and partnership sustain growth

HCI experiences explosive growth by focusing on performance and key partnerships to build its business.

IBM's Altman faces changed government market

IBM Corp.'s Anne Altman looks for opportunities to help public-sector customers weather the financial meltdown.

Coast Guard acquisition in smoother waters

The Coast Guard is making progress on acquisition processes and seems to have brought Deepwater under control, but plenty of risks remain, including hiring more acquisition personnel and containing costs.

BAE moves to new IT service model with Treasury win

BAE Systems Inc. has designed an information technology services model for the Treasury Department that addresses specific capital investments, service-level agreements and pricing needs.

BIO-key buy might be first of many for InterAct

The $11 million purchase of BIO-key International Inc.'s law enforcement division is likely only the first of several to come for InterAct911 Mobile Systems Inc.

10 stories you've been following

A roundup of the top stories for the month of August.

Small businesses, but big on passion

Small-business success often depends on the passion company leaders bring to bear.

Ericsson sets sights on broadband dominance

Ericsson brings in a new team to increase its focus and visibility in the government market.

Health IT opportunity might change competitive landscape

The deployment of health IT systems is creating a rising tide of opportunities for government contractors and new players, such as Microsoft and Google.

Salesforce builds its go-to-market plan

Census Bureau selected Salesforce.com to help manage partner activities, 12 regional offices and thousands of temporary workers.

Agencies absorb contractor jobs without clear direction

A number of federal agencies are proceeding with insourcing efforts even though they haven't conducted performance or cost analysis of the benefits or offered a strategic vision of the agency’s workforce composition.

5 critical skills for your business development team

The best way to ensure long-term revenue growth is to hire business development professionals who understand how to develop and sustain relationships, possess the ability to advise customers concerning their needs, and can consistently win business.

M&A goes on a roller coaster ride

Since the beginning of 2009, the public equity markets have experienced significant fluctuations in the values of major stock indexes.

Hey, small businesses: Uncle Sam wants you!

In a governmentwide plan for more outreach to small firms, Commerce Department and Small Business Administration officials plan to take part in more than 200 industry events by mid-October.