Companies
Bain Capital closes $5.3B deal, takes over Guidehouse
The transaction value includes debt as the company gains a more global owner and senior executives stay in place.
Opinion
SBOMs are a needed ingredient but not the full recipe for software supply chain security
Validating the integrity of IT supply chains is critical to cybersecurity and includes the supply chain feeding software development.
Companies
Alteryx unveils new public sector division
The data science and analytics software company also brings in a familiar government market name to oversee the partnerships key for growth.
Companies
Nokia builds U.S. defense business with new acquisition
The global telecommunications company is bringing in new capabilities that work to create a so-called "Battlefield of Things" ecosystem.
Companies
Agile Defense brings in new growth chief
The digital transformation company makes this key hire on the heels of a needle-moving win to shape its outlook.
Opinion
First CHIPS Act award signals start of U.S. semiconductor push
The Commerce Department chose a major defense hardware maker as recipient number one of CHIPS For America grant money, which certainly will go across multiple industries that are of importance to public sector.
Podcasts
WT 360: An initial glimpse at 2024's GovCon budget and policy landscape
David Berteau, CEO of the Professional Services Council, highlights key signposts for government contractors to watch with 2024 just around the corner. Those include upcoming federal funding deadlines and the emerging CMMC cyber standard poised to change the entire GovCon ecosystem.
Companies
Accenture's federal arm promotes new BD leader
Brian Hobbs joined Accenture Federal Services through its acquisition of Novetta in 2021.
Exclusive
Contracts
INSIDER EXCLUSIVE: What to know about the business of DHS
The Homeland Security Department represents a wide opportunity for government contractors. This Insider Exclusive features insights on DHS' priorities and how industry can support the department.
Companies
SAIC unveils new business unit structure
Science Applications International Corp. will take on a different alignment in this iteration of the strategy, which its new CEO told investors is mostly about the organic growth engine.
Contracts
Agencies have over 1,200 AI uses planned or in operation, watchdog finds
The massive GAO report found that some agencies — like NASA and the Department of Commerce — have made major investments in artificial intelligence, while others struggled to meet federal requirements.
Contracts
The defense industrial base is 'in crisis,' expert tells Hill panel
The defense establishment is not equipped to develop, acquire and onboard emerging technologies at scale, according to a draft report from the Pentagon, and witnesses at a recent House hearing called for deeper, stronger ties between government and industry.
Companies
Peraton hires former DXC CFO as new finance chief
The retiring John Kavanaugh has worked in the CFO role since Perspecta joined the fold of Peraton in 2021.
Companies
Concept Plus brings in new lead growth exec
The Blue Delta-backed company makes a key leadership hire for this phase of its strategy.
Companies
L3Harris to review its business after pact with major shareholder
The multinational hedge fund involved in this agreement will also be represented on the board of directors of L3Harris Technologies.
Contracts
Small business challenges and earlier compliance lessons for CMMC
In a new set of video interviews, we explore the challenges unique to small businesses regarding CMMC and what updates to the underlying cybersecurity standard mean for compliance.
Companies
How Washington Harbour approaches relationships before an acquisition
The private equity firm's newest portfolio company focuses on offensive cyber as a tool for discovering and fixing one's own vulnerabilities.
Contracts
NIH launches $1B public outreach support recompete
IT requirements are also included in this National Institutes of Health vehicle dubbed PICS, which is available to all Health and Human Services agencies.
Companies
Growth leadership roles highlight the week in exec movement
Plus an artificial intelligence startup brings in a new leader for its public sector strategy and a publicly traded drone manufacturer grows its board of directors.
Contracts