Sequestration's pain is yet to come

So far, sequestration has been a yawner, but don't get complacent. It still has the potential to wreak havoc. We just don't yet know where that havoc will come from.

Inside SRA's acquisition strategy

SRA's acqiusition of MorganFranklin's national security solutions business was about more than just one deal; it points to the company's strategy to expand into new markets, add capabilities and deepen customer relationships.

Who wins and loses in fiscal 2014 spending?

At Deltek's Clarity event Wednesday morning, Kevin Plexico gave a rundown of the agencies who saw significant budget increases and those with deep cuts. Are your customers up or down?

SRA wins a slew of contracts to serve VA's health programs

SRA International has won a number of contracts with the Veterans Affairs Department to assist it with its health programs in areas such as customer relationship management, cloud computing and identity management.

Boston bombing reveals IT gaps

The response to the bombing at the Boston Marathon finish line provided a great example of coordination and planning, but access to patient records is still a sticking point.

GOP senators push for health reboot

Six Republican senators want to revamp the program that reimburses health care providers for going paperless.

Health IT funding is hot, hot, hot

Health startups see nearly $500 million in funding during first quarter. Where are investors placing their bets?

TASC wins $40.5M Navy contract for cost estimating

TASC Inc. will provide cost-estimating services to the Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command under a $40.5 million contract as the Navy tries to improve its decision-making processes.

Best Defense Deal

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Best Single Deal

Veritas Capital buys Thomson Reuter's health care analytics business.

Best Overall Dealmaker

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Best Civilian Deal

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Who made 2012's biggest deals?

We rank the best deals out of 103 that closed in 2012 and call out the ones that had the biggest impact on the government market. Some created new players, while others took established players into new areas, but all are transformative.

4 win $404M DISA IT support contract

Four small businesses have captured spots on DISA's IT Enterprise Support Services contract, known as DESS, and one winner has already picked up a task order worth $111 million.

Raytheon wins $30M Navy contract to improve battlefield sensors

Raytheon Co. has won a contract modification to provide engineering services in support of the cooperative engagement capabilities program, or CEC, a system of sensors that can improve situational awareness.

The cloud is nice, but don't forget collaboration

While the cloud makes collaboration easier, it's ultimately useless if users are not aware of what one another are doing, and when they are doing it.

Maybe there's an easier way to find cloud vendors

Inspector Jones has launched to help enterprise customers find the right cloud vendors. They say they've done the searching for the best vendors, so that you don't have to.

GD Electric Boat wins $9.5M contract mod for sub work

General Dynamics Electric Boat has won a $10 million submarine maintenance and modernization work contract modification with the U.S. Navy. The award is part of a larger $67 million contract.

Best Midsize-Business Deal

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