Companies
Trio of integrators look inside to promote new CEOs
Three federal technology integrators named new CEOs this week and all three looked within their own ranks to make their picks.
Opinion
What Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs can teach government contractors
The NFL playoffs are an object lesson in training and preparation. Fewer better examples show that than how the Kansas City Chiefs managed the end of regulation time in their playoff game, and how the Dallas Cowboys failed to in theirs.
Companies
How General Dynamics' tech businesses are turning the page to 2022
General Dynamics IT and Mission Systems units are the hardest hit by the current supply chain issues and the numbers reflect that impact. But the company sees hopeful signs for the coming year.
Contracts
GSA, industry leaders to share supply chain insights at WT Power Breakfast
Our next Power Breakfast event on Friday will focus on supply chain issues with insights from a leading General Services Administration official and a group of senior executives from notable government contractors.
Companies
How SAP NS2's 'Labs' org works through the question of timing to bring new products to market
SAP NS2 sees many promising ideas through its 'Labs' incubation hub, but many don't lead to product development and fewer get fielded. Here is how they make those choices and navigate the product lifecycle.
Companies
Enlightenment Capital backs space, missile defense tech firm
With the acquisition of Boecore, Enlightenment Capital adds another company to its portfolio and this one is focused on space and missile defense.
Companies
Lockheed and Raytheon clash over Aerojet but they still share supply chain challenges
Lockheed Martin's proposed acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne is being challenged by federal antitrust regulators, and Raytheon Technologies is welcoming that development. The companies may disagree on this but they share one big challenge.
Companies
SolarWinds deal brings in professional services for federal customers
SolarWinds has acquired one of its premier partners to build out more professional services offerings for federal customers.
Companies
ICF hires former Dovel finance chief
ICF's incoming chief financial officer will join in February from Dovel Technologies, where he was part of the company's executive team that led its growth and sale to Guidehouse.
Contracts
DISA preps for a diverse hybrid cloud environment
The Defense Information Systems Agency is experimenting with using commercial containers in data centers to help prepare for a multi-vendor, multi-capability cloud environment.
Opinion
Five habits of incompetent leaders (and what to do about them)
Everyone should avoid working for a bad manager. Here are five signs of incompetence and what to do about them.
Contracts
Resume issue nixes contract win
Problems with the resume of a key person in a company's bid leads to a Government Accountability Office recommendation that firm both lose the contract and be kicked out of the competition.
Companies
New finance chief, board changes highlight latest exec moves
Among the latest executive moves in the market are new chief financial officer at one of the defense market's blue chip players and changes at two companies' board of directors.
Contracts
General Dynamics loses $2.7B cloud contract protest
General Dynamics IT's fight for another shot at a $2.7 billion Homeland Security cloud computing contract falls short.
Opinion
How to help agencies fund critical IT modernization projects
Contractors have an important role to play in shaping proposals that go before the Technology Modernization Fund board. Here's what you need to do.
Companies
Intelligent Waves promotes CEO as founder & owner steps back
Intelligent Waves' founder and owner hands over the chief executive role as he prepares to focus on being chairman of the board of directors and leading a second company he stood up.
Companies
Anduril's market inroads pay off with a $1B counter-unmanned system win
Notable defense tech startup Anduril Industries records a franchise win through this $1 billion Special Operations Command contract for technologies to counter unmanned systems.
Opinion
GovCon execs enter the world of pro sports
Attain's Greg Baroni and Cognosante's Michele Kang are making moves into the world of professional sports, which may seen like a big leap but isn't.
Companies
Lumen touts $1.2B Agriculture telecom win
Lumen Technologies' latest booking from the EIS contract vehicle for network modernization is a $1.2 billion task order from the Agriculture Department.
Contracts