Harris operates to install VA surgical management system

Harris Corp. will integrate a commercial off-the-shelf surgical workflow management solution for the Veterans Affairs Department's surgical hospitals.

Who are the best innovators in the government market?

The Northern Virginia Technology Council and Washington Technology have named the finalists for their annual Contractor CTO Innovator Awards, which recognizes the unique contributions chief technology officers make to customers and their companies.

Salesforce lands $28M GSA-wide cloud contract

The public cloud gains ground in the government market with GSA's contract award to Salesforce.com. How is the agency going to use the contract?

DOD wants industry to invest $7B in alternative energy

Army creates energy task force to solicit funds from industry for renewable-energy projects.

5 critical steps toward better business development

Today's government market requires a proactive approach to business development. What should you be doing today to be a BD leader?

Contractors claim political rights violated

Holders of personal services contracts can't contribute to federal election campaigns. Three such contractors claim the ban violates their rights.

ISC2 honors federal IT security professionals for creating innovative apps

Organization of IT security professionals announced winners of leadership awards at the TSA, Army, Air Force and other agencies.

Harris to assist VA with providing health care

Harris Corp. will provide systems and software development services to the Veterans Affairs Department.

CGI continues tech support for Marine Corps storage system

CGI wins a contract renewal with the Marine Corps worth $20.16M.

Parsons makes $350M deal to pull services unit out of Cobham

Parsons Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sparta Inc. and its subsidiaries from Cobham plc for $350 million.

Two years in, Google and CSC face critics in LA cloud project

Google and CSC's contract to provide the city of Los Angeles with cloud-based applications faces completion issues after nearly two years.

HP wins $70M contract renewal to manage Medicaid system

Hewlett-Packard signs contract extension to manage Arkansas' Medicaid management information system.

CSC CEO announces retirement plan

Michael Laphen gives company 12 months notice as search for new leadership begins.

Citrix Systems names new state, local practice leader

Citrix Systems names Brian Cunningham to lead its state and local government and its education sales team.

Unisys supports CDC with new hardware, software

Unisys Corp. has won a three-year, $10.2 million time and materials task order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for IT support services to the Information Technology Services Office.

Survey: Expect anemic spending growth through 2017

The federal IT market will remain flat or decline slightly during the next five years. Where will the cuts come from?

GSA ponders reopening e-mail contract

Agency is studying GAO's decision to support the protests filed by two losing bidders.

Senators call for DOD to review ANC contracts

In the wake of the an alleged fraud scheme that cost the government $20 million, senators want Alaskan Native Corp. contracts reviewed.

Agencies increase focus on debarments

More agencies are establishing formal suspension and debarment programs and dedicating more staff to handle referrals and manage cases.

GAO wants GSA to reopen e-mail contract

GAO agrees with protesters over the location of data centers and other issues.