Copan promotes Layton, hires Flyzik

Will Layton becomes president of the federal division and Jim Flyzik will consult on the company's government strategy as special adviser.

Unisys starts global forum for government, IT executives

Unisys Corp. has created a global forum to bring together leaders from government and the information technology industry.

The 2009 Rising Star awards: A call for nominations

Do you know an up-and-coming government or industry employee who is making an early — and substantive — mark in the federal information technology community?

Battelle wins $22.3 million Army contract

The institute will provide quality assurance and material management services for the Army Sustainment Command Field Logistics Readiness Centers.

Congress thwarts set-aside for woman-owned businesses

The fiscal 2009 spending law prohibits the Small Business Administration from using Bush administration regulations.

Auditors declare FEMA acquisition files a disaster

Private auditors could locate only eight of the 24 contracting files they requested in a recent review at the agency's headquarters.

ManTech acquires cybersecurity firm

ManTech has acquired DDK Technology Group to bolster cybersecurity services and add employees with high-level security clearances.

Networx on the brink of transforming federal telecom

With the Networx deadline looming, Verizon Federal's Susan Zeleniak offers her views on how the contract is progressing and its ability to transform government operations.

Jacobs will provide technical support to Marine Corps

Jacobs Engineering will provide the Marine Corps with technical and other support services under a task order worth $7.3 million.

Also in the news: Fed CIO Kundra opts for leave of absence

Vivek Kundra takes leave of absence after the arrest of a former employee by the FBI.

Two firms win BPAs for stimulus support services

The General Services Administration is preparing for a massive flood of orders from agencies for help in spending money from the economic stimulus law.

Telecom news roundup

The latest news on telecommunications developments.

BearingPoint to support Army logistics

BearingPoint Inc. will support Army logistics, maintenance and supply efforts under a new contract.

DISA extends contracts on DISN network

AT&T, Sprint and Verizon win extension of work on the Defense Information Systems Network.

BAE to acquire unmanned aircraft maker

BAE Systems Inc. intends to acquire Advanced Ceramics Research Inc., a provider of small unmanned aircraft systems.

Transcript of Kundra's FOSE address

Here is the transcript of the remarks delivered March 12 by federal CIO Vivek Kundra to attendees at the FOSE 2009 IT expo in Washington.

Omnibus bill would halt competitive sourcing

Both houses of Congress have approved a major spending bill for fiscal 2009 that includes a moratorium on new competitive sourcing projects.

CBP seeks program assistance for SBInet

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is looking for a contractor to help manage the SBInet virtual fence and other border surveillance projects.

Kundra challenges government to lead tech revolution

Tells FOSE audience he will focus on transparency, engagement, innovation and lowering the cost of government in his role as federal CIO.

Tyler Technologies snaps up PulseMark

Tyler Technologies Inc. has completed its acquisition of PulseMark LLC, a provider of information warehouse solutions.