AT&T to install secure IP telephony systems under $275M State Department task order

AT&T Government Solutions has won a potentially $275 million task order to provide the State Department with secure IP telephony systems to U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.

Northrop Grumman nabs $300M contract for Air Force weather services

Northrop Grumman has won a $300 million contract to help support the Air Force’s enterprise information systems used to produce weather reports across the globe.

Exelis wins $9M contract to suppot Saudi air traffic management

Exelis has won a $9 million contract to support the Saudi Arabian National Guard’s air traffic management capabilities.

One-on-one with Lockheed's Marillyn Hewson

Lockheed Martin's Chairman and CEO Marillyn Hewson sat down with Editor Nick Wakeman to discuss her strategy and vision for the world's largest defense contractor.

Northrop Grumman to support air and space center under $9.9M contract

Northrop Grumman has won a $9.9 million contract with the Air Force to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center.

EDO wins $25M contract to support unmanned maritime systems

EDO Professional Services has won a $24.9 million contract to provide technical services in support of the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific’s unmanned maritime systems.

Is the Apple-IBM partnership a game-changer?

A new partnership between Apple and IBM could have a huge impact on the futre of mobile enterprise computing. FCW reporter Adam Mazmanian explores what the coupling of mobile, the cloud and data analytics will mean in the government market.

Air Force loses NetCents 2 protests

The Air Force has lost a group of NetCents 2 protests, and the GAO is recommending that the service re-evaluate proposals and make a new source selection decision for its $5.8 billion network operations and infrastructure solutions contract.

Summit taps new CFO

Summit has named Antoinette Merrill chief financial officer.

Decision Lens boosts product play with R&D tool

Research and development is a high-risk area, and especially during the current era of fiscal constraints and uncertainty. But for Decision Lens, it is an opportunity to showcase a new product to lower the risk of managing an R&D porfolio.

Leidos wins 6-month $24M GPS follow-on contract

Leidos Inc. is expected to receive a six-month, $24 million follow-on contract from the Air Force Space Command for its global position systems expertise.

ViON Corp. taps new senior director of cyber

ViON Corp. has named Richard Breakiron senior director of cyber solutions, where he will advance the company’s market position as a provider of cloud solutions and IT infrastructure.

Opinion

How to spot opportunities in VA's health record quest

The market is heating up for electronic health records as VA and DOD move forward. ImmixGroup expert Rick Antonucci explains how to make the most of this lucrative opportunity.

Is the NetCents 2 protest saga about to begin again?

The Air Force has made more NetCents 2 awards, but the pool of disappointed bidders leaves the door wide open for more bid protests. Who made the cut this time and who didn't?

Defense IT budget could be trimmed by $500M

President Obama’s defense IT budget request might be trimmed by $500 million under to a bill that was recently approved by the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, according to FCw.com.

Citrix hires new senior director for DOD

Citrix has named Mike Singer senior director for Department of Defense.

New CEOs spark succession planning questions

Three companies in one week have named new CEOs. What do their actions tell us about how companies are planning for leadership changes?

Booz Allen’s CEO sets retirement date

Booz Allen Chairman and CEO Ralph Shrader announces his retirement plans, with a new leader set to take the CEO mantle on Jan. 1.

Lockheed expands U.K. presence with new space center

In a move that expands its international presence, Lockheed Martin plans to open a space technology office in the United Kingdom in order to explore partnership opportunities with U.K. businesses and universities.

DynCorp finds new CEO in L-3 vet

DynCorp International has found a new CEO and successor to Steven Gaffney in Gordon Walsh, who will take over as the company's leader on July 21.