L3Harris makes plans for divestitures

While being somewhat cryptic, L3Harris Technologies has made some decisions about divestitures and which businesses to keep and which ones to jettison.

Podcasts

PODCAST: SAIC's Onstott and technology eras

The history of IT innovation can be divided into several eras (mainframe, PC, the Web, etc.). In this Project 38 episode, SAIC Chief Technology Officer Charles Onstott explains the era we are in now and what might be coming next.

LinQuest names Greg Young COO

LinQuest promotes one of its own executives in Greg Young to a new C-level position.

Can JEDI be a boon for IT services players?

The Defense Department shut out traditional systems integrators from winning JEDI. That doesn't automatically mean the cloud infrastructure contract can't fuel more opportunities for them: as long as they know themselves and their customers very well.

Leidos has rich M&A pipeline but expects few closed deals

Leidos does not shy away from the fact that its pipeline of potential acquisitions is active but at the same time the company explains why many of those opportunities do not result in a deal.

Unisys takes $214M DOD 'Fourth Estate' IT contract

Unisys reports its win of a $214 million contract to help so-called "Fourth Estate" Defense Department agencies consolidate their IT activities.

Microsoft no underdog, but JEDI win resets the federal cloud landscape

Microsoft's JEDI victory will only increase competition and innovation, market analysts and observers say.

Is JEDI really that big a loss for AWS?

Microsoft's JEDI win is a major victory for the company, but how devastating is for Amazon Web Services and what does it mean for the rest of the market?

Converged Security Solutions names Santelli CEO

Secure IT services firm Converged Security Solutions appoints industry veteran Mike Santelli as its next chief executive.

Corporate earnings offer key insights on competitive environment

More companies will offer reports on their quarterly earnings this week, offering important insights on the trends driving the market and how the budget is impacting the competitive landscape.

Microsoft wins DOD's JEDI cloud contract

The long-awaited Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract could run for 10 years with a ceiling of $10 billion.

Boeing's board adds former Navy chief Richardson

Boeing's board of directors elects as a new member retired Navy Adm. John Richardson, who recently retired as the branch's top uniformed officer.

Lockheed adds energy sector vet to its board

Lockheed Martin's board of directors adds a notable veteran of the energy sector as a new veteran.

Missile defense contractors await OASIS on-ramp

The Army is shifting a missile command contract to OASIS, but that also means incumbents won't be able to bid as primes.

Small biz wins big cyber contract

FreeAlliance.com has won a $79.6 million contract to support the management of SIPRNET and NIPRENET for the Marine Corps.

Where does Northrop see its services future after reorg?

Northrop Grumman's realignment mostly will affect its technology services segment just as that business shows signs of growth after a significant pivot.

Guidehouse withdraws OASIS protest after GSA makes change

Guidehouse has withdrawn its protest regarding the OASIS just days after GSA made changes in the on-ramp solicitation for three pools in that contract.

Raytheon to take full control of Forcepoint cyber venture. Then what?

Raytheon has started to iron out the details of taking full ownership of the Forcepoint commercial cybersecurity venture it entered four years ago. So where does that business fit in the future Raytheon-UTC combined business?

What bid protests can tell us about the competitive landscape

Bid protests can offer insights on the competitive landscape and which companies are challenging each other for particular contracts.

Lockheed to sell part of energy business, sharpen platform focus

In another case of portfolio shaping, Lockheed Martin has found a buyer for part of its energy business as it continues to sharpen its focus on the platform business.