Altman returns to lead IBM federal

Anne Altman has been named general manager of IBM federal after a three-year stint leading the global public sector business. Move made as feds face a period of transformation, company says.

New BD director named for GD imagery systems group

General Dynamics has named Fran Zenzen director of business development for imagery systems in its advanced information systems group.

Dovel Technologies hires on new CFO

Dovel Technologies has named Ronald B. Alexander chief financial officer, responsible for corporate finance, accounting, contract management and corporate development.

Marine Corps IT warehouse: What the ...?

In a budget environment where everyone in government should be looking for savings and efficiency, why do the Marines want to open their own IT warehouse?

TeleCommunication Systems tapped to keep Army satellites up and running

TeleCommunication Systems has won a contract with the Army to provide a number of systems in support of the SNAP VSAT satellite systems equipment.

Tech changes usher in 911 era

TeleCommunication Systems sees growth opportunities bringing text messaging, the cloud and multimedia features to next-generation 911 communication centers.

Sotera promotes insider to CIO

Sotera Defense Solutions has promoted Rick White to the position of chief information officer, from his old position of vice president and solutions archiect.

4 M&A trends shaping the market

We saw an increase in mergers and acquisitions at the end of 2012. What drove those deals and why should we care?

29 named winners of $3B FirstSource II contract

DHS has issued a list of all the small-business winners of the $3 billion FirstSource II contract, which will be the primary IT products vehicle for the department.

Salient sells ‘body-shop’ business

Salient Federal Solutions sells a $10 million-a-year piece of business with Fannie Mae to Orlando, Fla.-based Kavaliro, a firm that specilizes in staffing services.

Citizant promotes new CFO, COO

Citizant promotes Greg Gorgone chief financial offier and Jeffrey Beyer chief operating officer.

4 critical factors for picking the right customers

It might easy to identify the pockets of opportunities in the market, but do you know how to dig deeper and find the right customers in those pockets?

Boeing unit nabs $46M option for Navy intell work

Argon ST has won a $46 million option under the Navy's SSEE Increment F contract for situational awareness systems delivery.

ManTech makes health IT move

ManTech acquires Alta Systems in a move that brings health IT capabilities, and a large Centers for Medicaid and Medicare contract.

7 grab final FirstSource II contracts

The Homeland Security Department tapped seven small businesses for the final spots on the $3 billion FirstSource II contract.

Jacobs wins $1.4B NASA testing and operations contract

Jacobs Engineering wins a $1.4 billion NASA contract to provide testing and operations support services to Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Not already in health IT? It might be too late.

Things are happening fast in the health IT market, and if you haven't spent the last few years getting ready, you might have already missed a big opportunity.

Lockheed restructures corporate functions

Lockheed Martin consolidates several corporate functions in first week under Marillyn Hewson in an effort to gain efficiencies; moves eliminate 50 jobs.

Four contractors win naval office support contracts

Booz Allen, SAIC, URS and Whitney Bradley and Brown have won contracts to support the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Energy and Environmental Readiness Division.

DLT Solutions hires VP, expands professional services

DLT Professional Services has decided to expand its professional services offerings and has hired Don Simpson to lead the effort.