The safe haven in an economic storm

Recent turmoil in debt and equity markets highlights the contrast between federally oriented businesses and companies serving private-sector customers. It reminds us of the attractive, fundamental characteristics of the government services industry: stability, visibility, predictable cash flows and modest capital requirements.

Answering the bailout call

Financial rescue plan likely to fuel new business for contractors.

Dell banks on partner program

Computer giant eyes a growth driver.

Financial software tug of war

Microsoft designs product suite in quest to grab market share from Deltek.

Tech trends | A path to savings

Contractors are helping agencies cut costs with open-source software.

Wiki to boost collaboration at DOD

Contractors will be able to access an external version of a new wiki in early 2009 that the Defense Department launched last month to improve collaboration.

Pushing his plan

SRA vet Kriegman wants to meld commercial expertise with government know-how.

The to do list

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The to do list

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People to meet

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People to meet

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Must read

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Survival guide | You lost. Now what?

We ask two industry veterans what companies should try to learn at the debriefing after losing a contract bid.

Ten stories you've been following

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Eye on M&A

Strategic buys aim to survive crisis.

TechToons

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Ballmer's cloud memo plays to next administration

Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer's cloud computing memo sent to partners and customers seems timed to catch the attention of the next administration.

Plant the seed, help it grow

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DHS issues financials RFI

The Homeland Security Department is seeking a contractor to carry out its program to create a single, unified IT system for some management functions.