Input: Wall Street bailout could open new doors

The federal government's Wall Street bailout might create new opportunities for contractors to oversee the rescue effort.

Booz Allen to transform Army logistics

Booz Allen will provide IT support to the Army Materiel Command under a contract worth $120 million.

IntelliDyne to assist Military Health System

IntelliDyne will provide IT support to the Military Health System under an $80 million contract.

FCC to vote on wireless mergers

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin said Wednesday that the agency plans to vote on two key mergers involving wireless carriers next month.

Boeing makes another logistics buy

Boeing has acquired Federated Software Group, a company whose engineering and software systems help track and distribute military equipment and personnel.

Venture capitalists' confidence drops sharply

The confidence level of venture capitalists has sunk to a new low, according to the latest survey of Silicon Valley venture capitalists.

Defense Authorization act passes

The bill mandates changes to contracting regulations, including more competition for task and delivery orders.

Ohio CIO Edmonson steps down

Ohio Chief Information Officer Steve Edmonson will vacate his post by the end of the week.

CSC to support Army battle command program

CSC will furnish engineering, architecture, integration and readiness support to the Army under a new contract.

Intel snaps up NetEffect

Intel Corp. has acquired NetEffect Inc., a network connectivity company that focuses on technology for server clusters.

Navy charts NGEN schedule

The Navy this week provided more details about the schedule for awarding its massive enterprise network system.

Safran to buy Motorola biometrics unit

Safran plans to purchase the Printrak biometrics business unit of Motorola Inc.

EMentum to do identity work for Justice

EMentum Inc. will install identity management technologies at the Justice Department under a new contract.

Tech jobs up slightly in first half '08

An AeA survey finds the U.S. technology industry added 78,300 jobs between January and July of this year.

SAP looks to cut costs in economic downturn

SAP has switched to a cost-cutting mode after announcing that its revenue for the quarter would fall short of its guidance.

Alion to assess Air Force electronic warfare systems

Alion Science and Technology will assist the Air Force assess its electronic warfare capabilities.

Clinton Rubin acquires McConnell International

Clinton Rubin LLC has purchased McConnell International LLC., a public-sector consulting firm.

SAIC to develop explosives sensor for DARPA

SAIC will develop a sensor to help troops on the battlefield detect explosives and chemical or biological weapons.

Panel acknowledges need for new pricing plan

The MAS Advisory Panel's key recommendations would eliminate a central pricing clause in the General Services Administration Acquisition Manual.

Vision Technologies wins Customs network deal

Vision Technologies Inc. will provide the Customs and Border Protection agency with information technology support services under a new ontract.