3 secrets to FedRAMP success

As the market shifts from Cloud First to Cloud Smart, there are many things to consider. Here are three secrets you can't ignore.

L3 adds retired Adm. David Johnson

L3 Technologies appoints retired Navy Adm. David Johnson to the leadership of one of its business segments.

Microsoft adds security layers to Outlook mobile

Microsoft has given a security boost to its Outlook mobile architecture that brings in more capabilities from its Azure cloud platform.

Why some contractors worry more about this shutdown

One small business owner has gone public with her concerns through an open letter to President Trump. As her worries apply to more than her business, she offers insights on how the shutdown impacts contractors and the public at-large.

CACI tapped for medical logistics work

CACI will support a military medical logistics system as it transitions to a new application.

SAIC CEO shares the strategy behind Engility deal

Now that the Engility deal has closed, SAIC CEO Tony Moraco shares why he thinks this is the best move for the company's future.

Maxar appoints new CEO

Space company Maxar Technologies promotes DigitalGlobe business chief Dan Jablonsky to CEO of the whole corporation.

Opinion

Preparation is key to smoothing your FedRamp journey

The journey to FedRamp compliance needs to start with some very basic questions. Here's a guide to make the experience easier and more efficient.

DOD gives Microsoft $1.7B sole source support contract

The Defense Department awards Microsoft a sole-source $1.7 billion contract for product enterprise services.

Record-breaking shutdown piles pain onto contractors

As the shutdown enters record-setting territory, government contractors brace themselves for more losses.

SAIC-Engility deal gets final OK

Shareholders of both SAIC and Engility overwhelming approve the merger of the two companies, creating a $6.5 billion player in the GovCon market.

Regulators make second request in L3-Harris antitrust review

Federal antitrust regulators want more information about the pending L3 Technologies-Harris Corp. merger, just like they did before Northrop Grumman bought Orbital ATK.

Podcasts

Project 38: PSC's David Berteau on contractors weathering the shutdown

In this interview, Professional Services Council President and CEO David Berteau shares what he is hearing from industry on the impact of the government shutdown and steps contractors should take now to get ready for when the government reopens. Whenever that is.

Inside Parsons' deal for OGSystems

In forgoing a sale process, OGSystems only spoke with Parsons Corp. about a possible acquisition and executives from both sides are bullish on what's next for them.

Tom Davis: Trump & Dems must talk to end 'stupid' shutdown

Bringing back earmarks might restore a bipartisan future but right now both sides need to talk and soon, says former GOP Rep. Tom Davis.

Is your 2019 outlook bright? Take this survey and tell us

Our 2019 Contractor Confidence Index survey is now open. Now is the chance to tell us how you feel about the direction of the market and the opportunities you see ahead.

DOD audit sparks new financial database

In response to its first complete audit, the Defense Department will pilot a database to help track spending and utilize data analytics.

Shutdown continues with no end in sight

President Trump and congressional Democrats continued their impasse over funding the government, with Trump stalking out of a meeting with Democratic leaders at the White House and Dems saying their "path forward" requires reopening shuttered agencies.

DARPA wants tech to fix supply chain uncertainty

DARPA and private companies are looking to improve supply chain security through the use of tiny chips and diamonds that can authenticate IT parts used by the government.

First thing to do in a shutdown? Call your lender

Government contractors are going through their list of action items as the partial shutdown continues, and one expert tells us calling their lender should be at the top of the list.