Podcasts

GDIT's Khanna on how cloud and cyber disrupt the market

General Dynamics IT Chief Technology Officer Yogesh Khanna talks about how cloud computing and the push for cybersecurity are fundamentally changing the market and what systems integrators delivering to customers.

IRS faces challenges with security, modernization and people

A new audit says that the IRS should focus on modernizing IT, improve security control, eliminate critical vulnerabilities in servers used for personal devices and address its "serious" human capital crisis.

How Vectrus helps military bases scout for new tech

Like many federal systems integrators, Vectrus also finds itself on a continuous tech scouting mission but one that is tied almost exclusively to its core of supporting military bases and IT networks worldwide.

Vectrus looks ahead and up after clearing big hurdle

Vectrus has done its part in clearing the company's largest recompete and is already looking ahead on continuing its turnaround from a much different and difficult place a few years ago.

Army wants to improve interoperatibility with allies

The Army is exploring how to improve interoperability and lessen reliance on the Defense Department's secret networks to collaborate with international mission partners.

Cerner buying AbleVets to expand federal footprint

Cerner is planning to buy AbleVets, a fast growing small business, in a move that expands its footprint and capabilities in the federal market.

How SAIC helps vets boost their cyber career paths

Many companies put a value on hiring veterans and here's how SAIC is supporting veterans by using a scholarship to advance their cyber careers.

DOD plans AI industry day

DOD is planning an industry day focused on artificial intelligence that includes one-on-one meetings with defense officials.

What we can learn from next week's earnings calls

Quarterly earnings calls offer more than updates on the numbers. They also offer insights on market conditions and the competitive landscape.

Industry wants more liability cover for threat info

Commercial providers of technology and infrastructure want more federal protection for liability to share specific cyber threat information about risky products and services.

OMB wants industry input on AI workforce guidance

OMB wants feedback from industry as it drafts a memo regulating how agencies should use artificial intelligence in the workplace.

How balancing speed and cost works in fielding new space systems

Space is one of the most talked-about areas as agencies look to deploy new systems and capabilities faster, but sometimes there are trade-offs to emphasize speed.

Lost protest leads to layoffs at NetCentrics

NetCentrics will lay off nearly 100 people after it lost a protest to hang onto a large incumbent contract with the Defense Department.

SAIC stays dedicated to vehicle integration business

Science Applications International Corp. will have a military vehicle services business no matter the result of an Army competition to provide a lighter-weight truck, which SAIC has passed the gate to be in the running for.

Steampunk hires Salient CRGT, CSRA vet as new defense lead

Steampunk appoints former Salient CRGT and CSRA executive Nick Trczinski to the leadership team to help steer defense growth.

NVTC's Kilberg to retire

The Northern Virginia Technology Council's long-time leader Bobbie Kilberg has announced that she plans to retire next year after 22 years at the helm.

AWS appoints new public sector partner head

Amazon Web Services shifts one of its executives into a new position focused on the cloud provider's network of public sector market partners.

Where does Veritas Capital go from here with latest fund?

Veritas Capital nearly doubles the financial commitments for its latest fund compared to the one it raised three years ago. All eyes now on where those dollars go.

What does best value really mean?

The government has for the most part moved away from lowest-price contracting and more towards best value, which seems to have different definitions across each agency.

BAE wins $437M award for Army open-source work

BAE Systems' U.S. arm secures an estimated $437 million task order to help the Army manage open source data and build a cloud to host it.