A little silver among the black clouds

Two surveys show there are still signs of optimism among federal contractors.

GE develops digital imaging system for military, civilian use

GE will provide the Defense Logistics Agency with a digital imaging network-picture archive, communication system and components.

GTSI ends quarter, year with steep revenue declines

Revenue losses neared 50 percent.

One more round of Singapore observations

Steve Kelman's adventures in cross-culture awareness continue.

Sevatec aids State Department's information dissemination

Contracted services include program management, software application development, operations and maintenance.

How one small business embraced the cloud and won

Global Computer Enterprises reached for cloud computing more than six years ago and was one of the first to offer the service to government agencies.

Accenture hires retiring USDA CIO to bolster tech agenda

Christopher Smith also will oversee services such as secure cloud computing, big data, logistics and supply chain.

Will federal IT budgets ever see growth periods again?

Panel of experts predicts rough 18 months ahead interspersed with a few calm moments.

GSA renames $48B IT contract

GSA hopes OASIS will be a refreshing change from other contract vehicles.

Army to exceed alternative-energy mandates

The Army predicts it will double the $400M required mandate within two years.

Vistronix adds app development director to expand federal sales

Former GDIT executive also charged with finding new business markets and agencies.

Catapult's new CEO will launch company into specialized IC market

Intelligence community professional will direct long-term growth strategies for company's four key business units.

One professor's adventures in the Singapore food scene

Steve Kelman tastes the delights of the far east.

Citizant taps operations manager to lead new civilian group

New VP Frank Nigro was instrumental in Citizant’s win of the Treasury Department’s TIPSS-4 ITS and TIPSS-4 small business contracts.

Where's the gold in the federal market?

They aren't easy to find, but there are still rich opportunities in the federal market. Do you know where to look?

Why CSC's Jim Sheaffer is bullish on the government market

CSC's public-sector leader sees a market focused on low cost but with opportunities that play to CSC's strengths.

NVTC, PSC agree to work together on issues of mutual interest

In a memorandum of agreement, NVTC and PSC pledge support on federal contracting issues of mutual concern.

Congress backs off calling contractors lobbyists

One senator said the decision leaves the bill without a common-sense measure of protection.

CenturyLink restructures organization

Jim Ousley will lead new commercial and government group; Diana Gowen continue as head of federal.