Takeaways & talking points from these 2 GovCon earnings reports
Perspecta and CACI International released their latest financial results to investors this week, but the numbers are only part of the story.
Podcasts
Reporters Notebook: Top trends driving today's market
Washington Technology Editor Nick Wakeman and Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers discuss some of the major stories they've been tracking, from JEDI to M&A and the fourth quarter spending spree.
Opinion
Why some small businesses don't win more business
Many small businesses still don't grasp the expertise to win in the federal market. and too often overlook the critical skills needed for basic business functions.
CNSI hires former Optum exec to steer federal strategy
CNSI hires 25-year health care sector veteran and former Optum executive Melissa Fannin to lead the federal business strategy.
Navy elevates CIO role
The Navy is establishing a new special assistant to the secretary for information management/CIO to enforce cybersecurity standards, have a say in IT acquisition and develop data and digital strategies.
ECS adds Salmanson
ECS adds to its executive team 25-year market veteran and former NCI executive Josh Salmanson
Sev1Tech appoints new BD head
Sev1Tech names three-decade government market veteran Andy Cohen as its new business development head.
Antitrust regulators seek more Raytheon-UTC megadeal info
As widely expected and owing to past precedent, antitrust regulators ask Raytheon and United Technologies for more information and documents regarding their planned megadeal.
Losses aside, SAIC still sees future in ground vehicle business
Despite a pair of losses, SAIC still sees opportunities to be a player in the military's ground vehicle business and is taking lessons learned from those pursuits.
Opinion
3 secrets to marketing tech to the government
As IT modernization continues to be a priority, companies need to focus on outcomes and people and don't be shy about policy.
Army looks to bolster digital simulations
The Army's Combat Capabilities Development Command is working on a new contract for digital simulation facilities to improve training and readiness.
CACI's Mengucci starts CEO role with foundation for growth
John Mengucci had a growth story to share with investors in his first earnings report since he took the reins as CEO of CACI International.
Podcasts
How the government built Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley has long been seen as the bread basket of commercial technology. But in this episode of our Project 38 podcast, author Margaret O'Mara describes how the federal government helped create that global technology engine and how its role continues today.
Leidos appoints new UK chief
Leidos hires a new chief executive for the company's business in the U.K.
DISA begins work on cyber contract
DISA is developing a five-year contract for cyber support operations that could be worth more than $200 million.
On heels of acquisition, Exiger hires FBI vet to drive public sector growth
Fresh off an acquisition focused on government market growth, Exiger hires a former FBI program manager to steer that strategy in the public sector vertical.
Opinion