Broadsoft names new federal sales leader

Broadsoft has picked former Phacil executive Bill Grabner to be its regional vice president of federal sales.

Lockheed plans 'Shark Tank' style tech pitches during Sikorsky helicopter ride

Finalists in a Lockheed Martin contest to find emerging technologies will take to the air during the 2017 South By Southwest festival and pitch their ideas while flying 1,000 feet above Austin, Texas, in a Sikorsky helicopter.

STG makes $119M deal to expand intel business

STG Group is acquiring Preferred Systems Solutions in a $119 million deal that expands the company's intelligence work and adds new capabilities.

FCi hires new EVP, general manager

FCi Federal has hired a new executive vice president and general manager to lead the company's State Department business.

Customs and Border Protection searches for new case management system

DHS's Customs and Border Protection in the hunt for a new case management system.

Small biz tapped for $23.8M combat systems support work

A small business has captured a contract to help the Navy with the systems it uses to identify friend and foe.

DISA searching for system-on-a-chip for authentication of mobile users

DISA is trying to improve DOD's public key infrastructure and extended more authentication capabilities to mobile systems.

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Small businesses need to stand out. Here's how

Small businesses face the daunting task of getting new customers to know who they are. It is hard, but not impossible. Here's what you need to do.

Celero adds senior vice president

Stan Soloway's consulting firm has added a senior vice president to help clients with their growth strategies.

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New FOIA rules open contractors to more risks of disclosure

Amendments to the federal Freedom of Information Act will make it easier and quicker for the government to release information. Here is what you need to know to protect yourself.

GD keeps work on Army training system

General Dynamics has retained its work on an Army intelligence and electronic warfare training system it has been supporting for the last 10 years.

Big names missing from $5B ADMC 3 contract

It looks like the Army cleaned house with the new Army Desktop and Mobile Computing 3 contract as only two of nine incumbents survived the recompete.

DLT captures $133.4M Red Hat Navy deal

Under a five-year, $133.4 million BPA, DLT Solutions will provide a suite of Red Hat products to the Navy and the Marine Corps.

EIS transition already underway ... or should be

GSA brought out its star EIS customer - the Department of Agriculture -- to help explain why agencies need to start the transition process even before the $50 billion telecommunications contract is awarded this spring.

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How your oral presentations can win the audience and the deal

Public speaking can be an angst-filled endeavor but with a plan and preparation you be a star. Here are eight critical steps for making your oral presentations a powerful tool for winning more business.

Artificial intelligence and the promise of a changing federal landscape

Artificial intelligence is one of the emerging technologies that has the potential to drastically change how the government operates, according to a new Deloitte research report.

Leidos faces challenge to $170.2M DTRA win

Leidos is facing a challenge to its winning of a $170.2 million contract with DTRA to provide a pool of scientists, researchers and other subject matter experts to help combat biological threats.

Red River names new CEO

Red River names new CEO as long-time leader Rick Bolduc shifts his focus to more acquisitions as executive chairman.

Will EIS spur IT modernization?

Some federal CIOs believe the move to a new $50 billion federal telecommunications contract should support transition to new IT services.

GSA explores new SIN for Schedule 70

The General Services Administration is exploring whether it should develop a new special item number for Earth observation solutions as it sees more demand for geospatial solutions across the government.