What Leidos' divestiture says about contracting and the federal market

Leidos has found a new home for one part of its health business in a transaction that helps illustrate how much the company and the market have changed.

  • By Ross Wilkers

General Dynamics not sweating protests, award delays

General Dynamics' third quarter saw large wins delayed by protests and decisions on awards pushed out further even as it touts the IT services segment's underlying metrics that signal growth.

  • By Ross Wilkers

LMI venture fund to back climate modeling software firm

LMI's venture capital fund has invested in an analytics firm specializing in climate risks and the deal includes a business partnership with LMI.

  • By Ross Wilkers

What two PE deals say about strategies, opportunities in the federal market

Two private equity firms have made moves this week that are slightly different in nature but arguably illustrate the kind of opportunities present in the federal market.

  • By Ross Wilkers

IBM hires Army vet with an eye to next-gen logistics

IBM has hired retired Army Col. John Kuenzli, a logistics expert who has an eye on how the power of both cloud computing and containerization will bring more power and insights to the military's logistics operations.

  • By Nick Wakeman

After protest fight, NCI starts work on largest contract in 10 years

After a long protest battle, NCI Information Systems has begun work on a $269.9 million Defense Department IT contract that is the company's largest in a decade.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Cognosante appoints new growth chief

Cognosante brings on a former Optum and CSC executive to steer the health care IT company's growth strategies, both internal and external.

  • By Ross Wilkers

AT&T takes $130M SBA EIS task order

AT&T wins a $130 million task order under the GSA Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions for next-generation telecommunications services.

  • By Mark Rockwell
Podcasts

GDIT's Khanna on how cloud and cyber disrupt the market

General Dynamics IT Chief Technology Officer Yogesh Khanna talks about how cloud computing and the push for cybersecurity are fundamentally changing the market and what systems integrators delivering to customers.

How Vectrus helps military bases scout for new tech

Like many federal systems integrators, Vectrus also finds itself on a continuous tech scouting mission but one that is tied almost exclusively to its core of supporting military bases and IT networks worldwide.

Vectrus looks ahead and up after clearing big hurdle

Vectrus has done its part in clearing the company's largest recompete and is already looking ahead on continuing its turnaround from a much different and difficult place a few years ago.

  • By Ross Wilkers

Cerner buying AbleVets to expand federal footprint

Cerner is planning to buy AbleVets, a fast growing small business, in a move that expands its footprint and capabilities in the federal market.

  • By Nick Wakeman

How SAIC helps vets boost their cyber career paths

Many companies put a value on hiring veterans and here's how SAIC is supporting veterans by using a scholarship to advance their cyber careers.

  • By Ross Wilkers

What we can learn from next week's earnings calls

Quarterly earnings calls offer more than updates on the numbers. They also offer insights on market conditions and the competitive landscape.

Industry wants more liability cover for threat info

Commercial providers of technology and infrastructure want more federal protection for liability to share specific cyber threat information about risky products and services.

  • By Mark Rockwell

How balancing speed and cost works in fielding new space systems

Space is one of the most talked-about areas as agencies look to deploy new systems and capabilities faster, but sometimes there are trade-offs to emphasize speed.

  • By Ross Wilkers

Lost protest leads to layoffs at NetCentrics

NetCentrics will lay off nearly 100 people after it lost a protest to hang onto a large incumbent contract with the Defense Department.

  • By Nick Wakeman

SAIC stays dedicated to vehicle integration business

Science Applications International Corp. will have a military vehicle services business no matter the result of an Army competition to provide a lighter-weight truck, which SAIC has passed the gate to be in the running for.

  • By Ross Wilkers

Steampunk hires Salient CRGT, CSRA vet as new defense lead

Steampunk appoints former Salient CRGT and CSRA executive Nick Trczinski to the leadership team to help steer defense growth.

  • By Ross Wilkers

NVTC's Kilberg to retire

The Northern Virginia Technology Council's long-time leader Bobbie Kilberg has announced that she plans to retire next year after 22 years at the helm.

  • By Nick Wakeman
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