Military service drives Halfaker's success

Company of vets continue their service to their country as contractors.

About the Fast 50

We explain the methodology behind the creation of the 2011 Washington Technology Fast 50.

Edaptive Systems' game plan for pays off — big time

Company puts focus on critical functions to win over government customers.

Integrity's growth path takes planning

Despite Integrity's rapid growth, the company continues to look ahead to where the market is going.

Fast 50 profiles

Insights into the strategies of some of the fastest growing companies in the government market.

Lockheed, Northrop reach milestone in multi-billion dollar competition

Navy CANES project to consolidate ship-based networks heads for the next phase in the battle between the two defense giants.

Time to say goodbye to the employee suggestion box

Agencies should trash their employee suggestion boxes, unless all they want to hear is a bunch of complaints, says one consultant.

Insignia's situational awareness feeds success

Insignia Technology Services finds success by believing in the customer's mission.

Passion, dedication drive GCS rise in the market

Government Contract Solutions' success is reflected in a growing number of contract wins.

TeraThink's small start leads to big success

The company, based in Reston, Va., prepares for growth through investments in people and infrastructure.

Lessons from the game of life

What do the Fast 50, a 30th high school reunion and a card game have in common?

Tighter DOD purse sends Northrop's 2Q numbers into decline

Northrop Grumman earnings from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2011 dropped by $220 million compared to the same quarter a year ago.

SAP names new president of Public Services unit

Jennifer Morgan has been named president of SAP Public Services Inc. tasked with expanding SAP's presence in the U.S. public sector.

Do you use the right data to manage your business?

Michael Tinsley of NeoSystems offers a checklist for analyzing your operations in order to understand where you are growing and where you aren't.

Can the US stay the global leader in cloud computing?

TechAmerica Foundation collaborated with NIST and provides 14 recommendations and a Cloud First Buyer’s Guide for agencies.

Unisys struggles against a soft federal market

Sluggish government puts damper on company's services business.

Satcom firm embraces government as part of growth strategy

MTN Government Services starts at the ground level of an agency to prove its satellite services work.

Living in the limelight

Thanks, in part, to the limelight that procurement spending is getting nowadays, small businesses received the largest two-year increase in contracts in more than a decade.

Defense bills blur an opportunity

The fiscal 2012 National Defense Authorization Act contains more than two dozen significant procurement-related provisions. Some raise serious concerns, others raise questions, and still others could have positive results.

Congressional staffers have age gap on social media

A survey of congressional staff members found some interesting differences in how the offices are using Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.