House to hold IT modernization bill vote after CBO score

The House will vote on the Modernizing Government Technology Act this week and all signs point toward its passage after a positive CBO score.

AT&T to install CDC cell, Wi-Fi network under $119M order

AT&T wins a potential $119 million task order to install a new cellular and Wi-Fi infrastructure for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention buildings nationwide.

DLA taps Serco Inc. for $101M chemical management contract

Serco Inc. wins a $101 million contract for chemical management services at three Navy sites responsible for support of the branch's aircraft.

American Systems lands Navy aircraft simulation contract

American Systems wins a five-year, $30 million contract to help the Navy with simulations of manned and unmanned air vehicles.

Wall Street eyes cyber stocks in wake of Wannacry attack

Investors snap up shares in cybersecurity stocks including those in the government market as world deals with aftermath of worldwide ransomware attack known as Wannacry

OPM explores contract to meet workforce reforms

The Office of Personnel Management is looking for a systems integrator to support efforts to give agencies a manage services solution for human capital and training solutions.

LPTA: Still as hated as ever

Our latest WT Insider Report revisits LPTA contracts and the impact on the government market. Despite the rhetoric, there were very few good things to say about it.

Fortinet unveils new federal arm

Global cyber company Fortinet starts a new standalone subsidiary with its own board of directors to focus on the federal government marketplace.

Deloitte adds PSC's Wennergren to executive ranks

Dave Wennergren, the Professional Services Council's COO, is leaving that post to join Deloitte as the firm continues to build its stable of high-profile people with deep government expertise.

Microsoft cloud infrastructure spend totals $1B per month

Microsoft's annual cloud infrastructure spend totals $1 billion a month in enterprise and heavily-restricted areas such as federal, the Azure GM tells a Washington Technology event audience.

Opinion

Army budget points toward multi-domain operations

The Army still spends a lot of staffing, training and equipment and not enough on modernization but there are still significant opportunities to help the service improve multi-domain operations.

CACI lands Air Force automated testing support contract

CACI International wins a six-year, $94 million contract to support the Air Force's efforts in the automation of weapon systems testing.

Two cyber startups join forces

Two startups with technology in growing niches of the cyber world have joined forces.

NCI sees improved outlook, some organic growth in 'rebuilding' year

NCI sees a return to organic growth for the first time since 2010 as IT contractor continues year its CEO says is one of "rebuilding."

VA plans 5-year contract for enterprise data management

The Veterans Affairs Department is prepping itself for changes in the IT world as it considers a five-year contract for enterprise data management support.

Trump puts pen to cyber order

President Trump has signed the much-anticipated executive order on cybersecurity of federal networks and critical infrastructure.

Buchanan & Edwards adds Accenture vet as BD lead

Buchanan & Edwards makes first key leadership hire since its first-ever acquisition with the appointment of a new business development director.

KeyW brings aboard new COO, chief people officer

KeyW Corp. has hired both a new chief operating officer and chief people officer in a transition that will include the exit of two original executive team members.

Seven to share in $135M Treasury anti-terrorism contract

Seven companies have spots on a $135 million Treasury contract to help the department fight against terrorists and other bad actors threatening U.S. financial systems.

Get ready, the robots are coming

Automation and machine learning has swept through the commercial world and the wave is getting ready to hit the government was well.