Lawmaker calls ports ID program 'abysmal failure'

Some 3,000 applications for identification cards for seaport workers were inadvertently deleted by the program's contractor, according to the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee.

2008: In Review | A year of turmoil and uncertainty

Security, tight budgets and contract protests dominate a look back at 2008.

Ruling buttresses small businesses

'Rule of Two' decision troubles industry leaders.

SteelCloud breaks new ground

SteelCloud embarks on a new approach to business centered on services.

Winning streak continues

Native American company restructures to keep growing.

Store more with less

Integrators turn to storage disk arrays to customize solutions for agencies.

Full steam ahead

Unisys' new federal chief moves quickly to reinvigorate business.

Kforce Inc. snaps up dNovus

Kforce Inc. has acquired dNovus RDI in a move that bolsters Kforce's ability to act as a prime contractor for information technology particularly in the government health care market.

Chertoff on Mumbai: DHS shapes plan to reduce small-craft threat

DHS Michael Chertoff highlighted the department's work on small boat security on Dec. 4 in a discussion about the department's response to the attacks in Mumbai, India.

Boeing, SBInet reach critical phase

Virtual fence project enters critical stage as Boeing strives to earn contract renewal.

New SBInet chief has high hopes

Retired Air Force Col. Mark Borkowski believes SBInet is in a better position for a successful deployment than he first assumed.

Panel's conclusions should be the guide

GSA's next administrator should heed the Multiple Awards Schedule Advisory Panel's recommendations.

Carlyle makes staff cuts as dealmaking slows

Private-equity firm Carlyle Group will lay off 10 percent of its staff as the worsening economy puts the pinch on dealmaking.

8(a) companies face new uncertainty

The pressure and uncertainty is increasing for small businesses in the government market.

Stan Soloway | Reforms must follow fact, not fiction

The Obama administration will need to get the facts straight before making acquisition reforms.

Still sunny in the services sector

Despite facing tighter budgets, tougher competition, and heavier oversight and regulation burdens, the federal IT and professional services industry is a relatively bright spot on Wall Street.

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SBInet reaches a turning point

SBInet enters a critical phase in 2009 as the Boeing Co. and the Homeland Security Department look to the project's future.

Edwards to lead Agilex intelligence business

Agilex Technologies hires John Edwards as president of its Intelligence, Security and Defense sector.

Argon to speed up Army intelligence systems

Argon ST will provide the Army with IT support to accelerate its intelligence capabilities under a new contract.