Ellison's pay hike sparks shareholder angst

Some shareholders are angry at CEO Larry Ellison's 38 percent pay increase and are pressing for a say on compensation in the software company.

CACI will develop simulation software for Army training

CACI will develop the simulations for the Army's Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate Modeling and Simulation Division.

  • By David Hubler

NASA issues RFI for infrastructure program

NASA has issued an RFI to get feedback on the scope, schedule, technical requirements and procurement approach for its Information Technology Infrastructure Improvement Program.

  • By William Welsh

Survey: Contractors by the thousands work in intelligence

As many as 37,000 contractors are working for the government as intelligence analysts, technology specialists and mission managers.

Railhead problems come to a head

A variety of flaws in an upgrade of the system that supports the government's terrorist watch list has drawn congressional fire and raised concerns.

  • By Wyatt Kash

Cubic to assist Navy with WMD response training

Cubic Applications has won a Navy contract to evaluate and develop emerging technologies that will help the military respond to nuclear, biological and chemical attacks.

  • By William Welsh

Big money lines up for infrastructure outsourcing

Several large private equity groups have built funds estimated at $250 billion to finance infrastructure projects in the U.S. and overseas.

Serco to acquire SI International

Serco Inc. and SI International Inc. have struck a deal for Serco to acquire SI in a cash transaction worth $423 million.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Hackers focus on tracking cyber warfare

A new breed of hackers are turning their attention to tracking the ravages of cyber warfare.

Lockheed snares RLM Holdings

Lockheed Martin Corp. has completed its purchase of RLM Holdings Pty. Ltd., a provider of radar, integration, systems engineering and logistics management services.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

HP completes EDS buy

Hewlett-Packard Co. has closed its $13.9 billion purchase of systems integrator EDS Corp.

  • By William Welsh

TSA wants help with hazmat screening

The Transportation Security Administration wants a contractor to provide hazardous materials licensing.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Allan retires from NCI

Linda Allan has announced her retirement as executive vice president of NCI Information Systems Inc.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Lockheed to supply Army with next-gen convoy trainers

Lockheed Martin Corp. will build next-generation tactical trainers for the Army under a contract that could be worth as much as $147 million.

  • By William Welsh

More McCain vs. Obama and the impact on government contracting

Many defense contractors are on the fence about this year's presidential election as both candidates have positions that are not business friendly.

SAIC gets Army technical services work

Science Applications International Corp. will deliver technical services and analytical support to the Army under a new contract.

  • By William Welsh

GD to support Army logistics operations

General Dynamics Corp. will support the supply chain management for U.S. Central Command.

  • By Nick Wakeman

TSA adds three to ITIP approved bidders

Three companies are back in the running for TSA's $2 billion Information Technology Infrastructure Program contract.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Six win Navy education and training contracts

Six government contractors have won contracts potentially worth a total of $256.1 million from the Navy to provide education and training services.

  • By William Welsh

Sheltered from the storm: Government market flourishes despite continuing uncertainties

The government IT industry is not immune from the larger economy or political changes, but it is more isolated than many industry sectors. What does the mergers and acquisitions environment look like for our sector for the rest of 2008?

  • By Rick Knop
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