Google unveils potential Exchange killer

Google just made it easier for IT organizations to ditch Microsoft Exchange Server.

IBM completes pan-Saudi IT infrastructure installation

IBM Corp. has completed deployment of an infrastructure that will modernize Saudi Arabia’s delivery of government services.

Chopra calls RFP process ineffective for health IT

CTO Aneesh Chopra is seeking to improve innovation in government health IT by seeking new procurement channels to increase input from vendors, according to a research firm.

SRA, CSC form FAA airspace team

SRA International Inc. and Computer Sciences Corp., partner to pursue the Federal Aviation Administration’s National Airspace System Integration Support Contract III.

Maximus wins big down under

Maximus studies hard to understand cultural differences as it moves into international markets.

Four ways to make social networking work for your company

Social networking at the corporate level requires leadership, adaptability and a no-fear attitude.

Report: Insourcing government work could be disasterous

Taking work from the private sector should be done deliberately and based on facts, not innuendo and rhetoric, according to a new report.

ITT wins $363M Army radio system deal

ITT Corp. will furnish continuing support for the Army’s Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System.

Deepwater can't shake DOJ's watchful eye

The Justice Department has declined to intervene to date but continues to examine allegations raised in the Deepwater False Claims Act lawsuit.

Alion provides Navy with logistics and data management support

Alion Science and Technology’s $8.6 million modification award will support the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship program office.

Virtualization fights off recessionary fears

As companies large and small expand their number of virtual machines to reap a quick return on investment, they're finding it more and more necessary to manage these machines.

Top 100 analysis: M&A critical to explosive growth

Many of the major players on the Top 100 combine contract wins and acquisitions to keep their growth on track.

DHS scrutiny of services contracts draws flak

DHS' new mandatory reviews of professional service contracts: A good idea or too tough to do?

NIST moves a step closer to a unified security framework

The latest draft of this revision of Special Publication 800-53 contains security controls for national security as well as other IT systems, and was developed in conjunction with the military and intelligence communities.

Power tools for Twitter

Despite its simple interface, Twitter can be a powerful tool for collaboration and communication.

Government friends Facebook

Now that the General Services Administration has reached an agreement with Facebook, an immensely popular social-networking tool, clearing the way for agencies to use it as they see fit, the question becomes: Why would they?

General Dynamics provides IT services for Army at Fort Belvoir

General Dynamics Information Technology has won a five-year, $20 million contract to provide the Army with program management and IT services.

E-Verify, cybersecurity are big winners in DHS budget

A House subcommittee has approved a $42.6 billion spending bill for the Homeland Security Department that increases the amount allocated to cybersecurity efforts.

Given committee’s nod, GSA nominee warns of issues ahead

Johnson told the panel that GSA is dealing with the challenges of a changing market and shifting customer demands.

Jacobs expands IT services for Marine Corps

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. will provide information technology services to the Marine Corps under a three-year contract that has a potential value of $9.9 million.