DHS looking to upgrade employee IDs with iris recognition

Thanks to a recent guideline approval, the Homeland Security Department is looking to upgrade its employees' ID badges with iris recognition technology.

General Dynamics consolidates two Combat Systems businesses

In a move to save costs, General Dynamics will consolidate two of its businesses within its Combat Systems business unit.

Northrop Grumman taps new sector VP of supply chain management

Northrop Grumman has named Mark Cleary vice president of supply chain management for the company's Electronic Systems sector.

HyTrust invests in In-Q-Tel, solidifies partnership

HyTrust has made a strategic investment and technology agreement with In-Q-Tel.

DISA soon to release RFP for $427M hybrid cloud contract

DISA's RFP release for its $427 million Enterprise Storage Services contract is right around the corner, with the RFP expected to hit this week.

Expert advice: Prepare now for your next crisis

The market seems to get rocked every few months with some sort of scandal or other unwanted publicity. Our panel of experts offer their advice on how to prepare for and respond to your next crisis.

Clock ticking on NGEN protest

Mark your calendars; we'll likely know by July 22 whether the Harris-CSC team will file a protest over the Navy's decision to award the $3.5 billion NGEN contract to HP.

How to make agile development your own

Pragmatics has grabbed the latest tech craze around agile development and molded a unique approach that combines software development and process improvement. So far customers like what they are getting.

Navmar wins $11.2M option for unmanned aerial systems

Navmar Applied Sciences has won an option with the Navy to suport persistent surveillance unmanned aerial systems.

DRS wins $25 million Army contract for IT work in Afghanistan

DRS Technical Solutions has won a contrat to provide IT systems and products for the Army in Afghanistan.

Exelis claims KEYW, former employees stole trade secrets

In a $45 million lawsuit, Exelis and one of its subsidiaries are suing six former employees and KEYW Corp. for conspiring to steal trade secrets.

Siemens wins $28.2M option to provide DOD with imaging comms systems

Siemens Medical Solutions has won a $28.2 million contract with the Defense Logistics Agency to provide it with imaging communications systems.

Microsoft realigns around devices, services

Microsoft restructures operating units to bring more focus to devices and services, and to compete with Apple and Google.

What's your biggest worry as the fiscal year ends?

Will the fourth quarter boom or bust? Is there any hope for small businesses? Will the mid-tier see any releif? These and other questions are on the minds of Washington Technology readers and Editor Nick Wakeman gives his take on what's ahead this quarter and beyond.

Is GSA reinventing the wheel with reverse auction plan?

GSA builds a reverse auction site, but it begs the question: why spend resources to build something that already exists? Isn't that a waste of resources?

Exelis wins $15.6M subcontract with SAIC to support DARPA program

ITT Exelis has won a subcontract with SAIC to provide engineering services toward DARPA's Adaptive Radar Countermeasures program.

CSC wins $41M option to support Naval education, training center

Computer Sciences Corp. has won a $41 million option with the Navy to provide IT support services for the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center.

Smartronix nabs $40M contract to provide network operations for Marine center

Smartronix has won a $40 million contract with the Marine Corps for network operations, defense and logistics support for the Marine Corps Network Operations and Security Center. The team includes four large businesses and nine small businesses.

IBM acquires Israeli cloud firm

In a move to deepen its cloud capabilities, IBM has acquired Computing Solutions Leaders, an Israel-based cloud firm. It's the second cloud deal in a month for Big Blue.

CollabraLink wins $50M BPA for Education's web activities

CollabraLink Technologies has won a $50 million contract with the Education Department to support its web-based development activities, including programm management, design, analysis and information assurance.