SAP makes a grab for Business Objects

SAP will acquire Business Objects in a move that will enable it to offer organizations more advanced business intelligence and decision-making solutions.

New homeland security strategy underscores resilience

The White House released an updated National Strategy for Homeland Security this week.

McAfee makes all-cash deal for Safeboot

McAfee plans to purchase Safeboot B.V., a provider of mobile data protection technologies, for $350 million in cash.

Northrop wins law enforcement exchange renewal

Northrop Grumman has won a contract to continue supporting the Naval Criminal Investigative Service's information-exchange system with federal, state and local agencies.

SRA to assist Navy networks office

SRA International Inc., has won a new task order from the Navy's Networks, Information Assurance and Enterprise Services Program Office.

FLO to buy Unisys' Registered Traveler

FLO Corp. has signed an agreement to acquire the Registered Traveler business of Unisys Corp.

Blackwater to abide by new rules

The State Department has ordered increased oversight and electronic surveillance of Blackwater USA's private security officers after an assessment of operations at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.

Augusta to tackle Navy sensor work

Augusta Systems Inc. has won a Navy contract valued at up to $10 million for the technological infrastructure for a network of sensors and unmanned vehicles.

Hansen to lead AeA

AeA has tapped Christopher Hansen to replace long-time President and CEO William Archey as the leader of the high-tech trade association.

Stanley grabs $76M Army Reserve systems award

Stanley Inc. has secured an Army Field and Installation Readiness Support Team prime contract.

QinetiQ scores Army contract

QinetiQ North America has won a $35.8 million contract with the U.S. Army to continue its work at the Army Research and Technology Protection Center.

Kratos wins DCMA network recompetes

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Inc. has won two new contracts with the Defense Contract Management Agency.

Blackwater and contract oversight

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DOD acquisition czar wants prototype competition

The nominee for the post of top DOD acquisition official favors requiring two or more competing teams to develop prototypes during the early stages of defense programs.

EDO gets Navy unmanned systems work

EDO Corp. won a contract from the Naval Surface Warfare Center to provide professional services to support emerging technologies for unmanned systems.

SRA lands NIH technical services deal

SRA International won a task order to provide a broad range of technical services to the National Institutes of Health's Office of Research Services.

House bill aims to modernize 911 systems

Proposed legislation in Congress that would promote implementation of IP-based 911 services is picking up support from public safety groups and disability organizations.

Deloitte recruits former DISA deputy

Maj. Gen. Marilyn Quagliotti, former vice director of DISA, has joined Deloitte Consulting LLP as a senior manager in the Federal Government Services practice.

Harris to supply HF radios to Army

Harris Corp. has received a $104 million order from the Army for high-frequency radio systems.

Tetra Tech scores FAA work

Tetra Tech Inc. will provide information technology operational support to the Federal Aviation Administration under a newly awarded contract.