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Can an Agile mindset save you from the LPTA trap?
The Agile methodology can create a closer partnership with customers and increase the likelihood of success but it can also help your solutions stand out as exceptional in a low-price, technically acceptable world.
Sequestration dampens CACI's quarter results
CACI International sees revenue fall, as sequestration and the Afghanistan draw down impacts top line numbers. The company has laid off an unspecified number of employees, and could reduce the head count further in the fourth quarter.
McLean Group expands government team with two new hires
The McLean Group has hired Greg Woodford and Greg Nossaman away from BB&T Capital Markets|The Windsor Group as directors of its aerospace, defense and government services team.
In-Q-Tel makes third investment in mobile camera tech
The CIA's In-Q-Tel investment group is backing Pelican Imagine, a developer of computational camera technology, as part of the company's $20 million round of funding.
Has Facebook taken big data too far?
Big data analytics can be used for a lot of positive, helpful things; however, the privacy issues that come along with big data have always been a concern, especially when it comes to how Facebook uses it.
Should big data be available to everyday users?
With how much big data has grown in recent years, the demand for "data scientists" is on, but the shortage of these professionals could be eliminated if big data were open to average users, Wired.com reports.
Big data has been a 'game changer' in retail
Big data has changed the face of retail, helping retailers optimize their prices, helping them with product placement analysis, and helping with staffing.
Is HR your hidden strategic asset?
Human resources is rising to the executive suite at many companies as HR professionals take a more strategic and business-oriented view of their role. It's a lesson for anyone who wants their company to succeed.
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2014 budget request points to new opportunities
Future opportunities will be split between areas the Office of Management and Budget can bring savings such as shared, services, consolidation and cloud computing and areas where more investment is needed such as mobility and cybersecurity. The challenge is knowing where to look for those opportunities.
Booz, InnovaSystems to compete for Navy readiness work
Booz Allen Hamilton and InnovaSystems International will square off over tens of millions in potential task orders under a pair of contracts they have won to support the Navy’s Defense Readiness Support System-Navy.
SAIC wins $56M NASA service contract for compliance services
SAIC has won a contract with NASA to provide a number of services revolving around compliance with health, environment and mission services.
Northrop Grumman wins $14M option to finalize IED protection system
Northrop Grumman has won an option with the U.S. Navy to finish the development of the Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Electronic Warfare system.
Venture capital health IT deals soar in 2013
The number of health IT-related venture capital deals from first quarter fiscal 2012 to first quarter fiscal 2013 have taken an impressive jump, with the number tripling quarter over quarter.
Logos Technologies wins $50M data analytics contract
Logos Technologies has won a contract with the Air Force to develop techniques for data collection, analytics and analysis of large data stores.
IntelliDyne wins $21M IT support contract with Justice division
IntelliDyne has won an information technology support contract with the Justice Department to help its Antitrust Division carry out its mission.
MHS management gets new oversight
Senior officials at the Pentagon have become frustrated with the Defense Department's lackluster efforts with its Military Health Service, and has switched management and oversight to Frank Kendall.
Is health IT risking patient safety?
The FDA has formed a work group to look at patient safety risks posed by health IT.
NetCents redo hit with wave of protests
Five companies have filed protests over the second round of award decisions in the $6.9 billion NetCents Products contract. The question remains whether the Air Force corrected its mistakes between round 1 and 2, or are more troubles on the way..
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