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Need for agility drives need for new technology partnerships

Today's market conditions are driving customers and contractors to be more agile in the way they field IT projects so large companies need to adopt new models of partnership with smaller tech companies.

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5 marketing tenets you need to know for today's market

The importance of marketing is too often overlooked as a key to your company's success. Here are five tenets you need to know to make the most out of your marketing efforts.

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How to ask if an incumbent is performing well

Gathering intelligence on the performance of an incumbent is an important step in deciding whether to pursue an opportunity, but simply asking the question isn't always enough.

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3 ways to predict if you have a shot at Alliant 2

Business development expert Lisa Pafe of Lohfeld Consulting provides us with a guideline for analyzing whether your company has a shot at winning a spot on Alliant 2.

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How the post-sequestration market is changing your business

A survey of large, small and mid-size business shows that many companies are changing how they build solutions and how they do business development. What steps are they taking?

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Why climate matters when you make a career transition

Too often the focus of a career transition is where the best pay or highest stature can be found, but former Sotera CEO and George Mason professor John Hillen has found that the better chances of success come when you focus on culture and mission.

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How technology helps you clear the biggest hurdles in government contracting

Solutions exist that help contractors overcome the most common pain points around time, money and staff that you face when pursuing new government opportunities.

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Pricing roulette: Challenges vary agency to agency

Government agencies are trying various ways to break new ground in procurement, but the results and approaches can vary widely from one agency to the next.

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What's driving cyber spending in the federal market?

To take advantage of the growing cybersecurity opportunities, you first need to understand what is driving agency buying decisions. ImmixGroup analyst Lloyd McCoy offers his exclusive insights.

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Can you clear the hurdles to organic growth?

While everyone is furiously chasing organic growth, many companies fall short because they don't understand the nuances of the three types of organic growth and the critical role delivery teams play.

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Inside GSA's call for a better cloud portfolio

GSA identified five areas where the private sector can help its cloud portfolio, and we offer an analysis of what that means to you.

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4 must-do's if you are bidding on Alliant 2

The RFPs for Alliant 2 will be out shortly, and there is no time like the present to get organized. Here are four things you must do before the final solicitation drops.

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Law enforcement modernization offers millions in opportunities

The 2017 Budget requests from DHS and Justice point to millions of dollars in opportunities around the cloud, open source and cyber.

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OMB IT Guidance: It's not too late

The Obama administration might be coming to a close, but it's never too late to lay the groundwork for a sound IT policy that can have a positive impact for years to come.

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What's ahead for M&A in 2016?

M&A activity was re-energized in 2015 and it looks like that momentum will carry over in 2016 as well. What major trends are driving today's deals?

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Sometimes the WSJ just gets it wrong

Recent LinkedIn advice from the Wall Street Journalist is spotty at best, and harmful if followed.

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Why you need to know the source of your authority

Former Sotera CEO John Hillen continues to explore the nuances of leadership and management with a deeper dive into why people follow leaders and what George Washington and Atticus Finch can teach us about sources of authority.

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Cyber, cloud lead DOD budget priorities

An analysis by the immixGroup dives into tech opportunities in the Defense Department's 2016 budget and tracks trends that will influence DOD spending this year and beyond.

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Here's how to tune up your business for 2016

Business development and capture expert Bob Lohfeld offers step-by-step guidance on how to evaluate your business and move forward to win more opportunities in 2016.

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Leadership or management?

Former Sotera CEO John Hillen explores the key differences between leadership and management and why you need to be skilled at both to have a successful business and a career.