FLIR transformation fuses unmanned platforms & 'intelligent solutions'
FLIR is moving beyond imagery and sensor technologies as they build an unmanned systems business that combines hardware with what it calls "intelligent solutions" to make more complete platforms.
Army moves deeper into the cloud with enterprise IT effort
More details have emerged on the Army's Enterprise IT as a Service initiative, and one thing is clear: The service wants more collaboration and cooperation among its facilities and among its vendors.
Jacobs' reinvention moves forward with KeyW acquisition
Jacobs Engineering Group's acquisition of KeyW Corp. furthers the buyer's reinvention to become a major government services contractor, just like other global engineering competitors.
WT launches professional training initiative
Washington Technology is launching a professional development initiative, WT Power Training, a live training course. The first session is May 3 and focuses on Mastering Stakeholder Engagement.
Enlightenment acquires Trowbridge & Trowbridge
Enlightenment Capital acquires another government IT contractor, this time of Trowbridge & Trowbridge.
New bill wants to speed up small biz payments
A group of House lawmakers put forth a bill that would speed up the time small businesses get paid for their federal contract work.
VA boosts veteran-owned & service-disabled small business goals
The Veterans Affairs Department is raising its goals for contracting with veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.
SEC pauses small biz on-ramp for $2.5B enterprise IT contract
The Securities and Exchange Commission cancels for now the small business on-ramp for its main $2.5 billion IT services contract with plans for a restart.
Small business remain vital to contractors
Small, agile businesses with innovative solutions can be an asset to large contractors, experts say
Wireless tech outfit making government push with exec shift
Wireless mesh network Rajant Corp. creates a new executive leadership role for its military and government business.
Mercury makes new security, electronic warfare acquisitions
Mercury Systems pays $46 million to acquire a pair of companies in the security and electronic warfare technology domains.
Watch these recompete contracts for clarity on 'notion of scale'
Having to defend one's incumbent role on a technology services contract is a fact of life in the market. But two recompetes this year could help reveal how important scale is in the market given the big M&A deals in recent years.
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OCONUS contractors must prepare now for Iraq withdrawal
With Iraqis making more noises about forcing U.S. troops out of their country, contractors must prepare now. Even if a withdrawal is years in the future.
CNSI appoints new CTO
CNSI brings an IT industry veteran and senior director from their majority investor on board as chief technology officer.
Zero-trust networks to build on EIS
The General Services Administration's next-generation telecommunications services contract will be a core component of the ZTN architectures emerging at federal agencies.
Attain adds BAE, Cubic vet McKinney
Attain hires former BAE Systems and Cubic executive Michael McKinney as a managing director.
Microsoft moves ahead on process to get classified cloud certification
Microsoft unveils a new offering to host classified information in a commercial cloud. Agencies are looking at it ahead of a pair of big-ticket cloud contract awards.
How 'AEC' firms make their GovCon presence known
Parsons Corp.'s process to go public illuminates how they and other "Architecture, Engineering and Construction" firms have found their footing and then some in the government services landscape.
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