Leading execs share insights on how commercial tech disrupts the market

Our March 20 WT Power Breakfast will offer insights from Deloitte, Accenture, Booz Allen, Lockheed Martin and others who are constantly on the lookout for commercial technologies that can supercharge their solutions.

Microsoft grows cloud offerings with 'Teams' release

Microsoft continues to build its cloud portfolio with the release of Microsoft Teams, a platform that brings together a host of communication and collaboration tools.

FLIR plans second headquarters in DC region

FLIR Systems will open a second corporate headquarters in the Washington, D.C., region so it can be closer to its federal customers.

DHS wants to transform headquarters IT

In a new RFI, the Homeland Security Department said it is looking to transform IT operations for 10,500 users that are part of DHS' headquarters operations.

Tyto Athene names IC vet exec advisory board chair

Tyto Athene -- the former Black Box federal arm -- names longtime intelligence community veteran Joanne Isham chair of its executive advisory board.

In-Q-Tel backs synthetic data platform outfit

Intelligence community investment arm In-Q-Tel partners with AI.Reverie to bring synthetic data platforms into government agencies.

Smartronix takes $72.4M Navy IT contract

Smartronix will provide information management and IT support services to the Navy under a $72.4 million contract.

SAIC's Moraco groomed his successor for two years

Tony Moraco began grooming his replacement as CEO two years ago when he promoted Nazzic Keene to be chief operating officer.

Blackberry launches new federal arm

BlackBerry opens a new federal subsidiary headquartered in Washington, D.C. to guide the company's cloud computing products through the government market.

Trump's defense budget hits bipartisan themes

With its focus on space, cyber, artificial intelligence and readiness, President Trump's defense budget proposal will likely get a warmer reception than his civilian proposal.

Jacobs scores another takeaway with $785M Army training win

Jacobs Engineering Group takes out another longtime incumbent for a big contract win, this time for a $785 million Army training services program.

Dell lands $231.2M VMware supply pact with Navy

Dell has captured a $231.2 million deal to supply the Navy with VMware products and services through early 2023.

Preferred Systems Solutions hires new CFO

Preferred Systems Solutions hires chief financial officer Dan Muse, a former CFO for both FCI Enterprises and Sevatec.

SAIC CEO Moraco to retire; COO Keene named successor

SAIC CEO Tony Moraco will retire effective July 31 and the board has named COO Nazzic Keene as the next chief executive.

SAIC's Austin presence boosts connection to emerging tech

SAIC has opened an office inside the Austin, Texas accelerator Capital Factory bringing it closer to tech entrepreneurs as well as the Army's Futures Command.

Opinion

Do your customers understand the hidden cost of enterprise agreements?

Enterprise agreements are popular with government customers because they can streamline and simplify but they need to be aware of the hidden costs that come along with them.

Is there any value in Trump's fiscal 2020 budget?

Presidential budget proposals seem increasingly dead on arrival: political rhetoric with no realistic chance of survival. President Trump's latest is no different, but can we find anything of value in it?

SAIC hires Ritchie as software lead

Science Applications International Corp. hires a new software practice lead in Bob Ritchie, formerly of Capital One.

Parsons reportedly kicking IPO tires

Parsons reportedly is exploring an initial public offering and could be the first GovCon IPO since Booz Allen Hamilton's in 2010.

Peraton challenges $655M Air Force space award

Peraton is trying for a second shot at a $655 million contract that Engility (now SAIC) won to support the Air Force's space mission.