DHA plans global medical threat system
The Defense Health Agency is developing a contract for a software-as-a-service platform to help it track global medical threats.
CSC plans to split in two
Following months of rumors, CSC made it official Tuesday when it announced its plan to separate its government and commercial businesses into two separate companies.
Verizon expands public sector partner program
Verizon is expanding its partner program into the public sector and has made a strategic hire and has signed Carahsoft as its first government partner.
Frank Kendall: U.S. tech superiority under siege
Technological superiority is not assured, according to undersecretary of defense Frank Kendall, and the United States will lose its lead over other countries if it does not fix its numerous problems, including acquisition.
DHS may not renew Eagle 2
With GSA performing well and pressure from OMB to eliminate redundant contracts, DHS is considering not renewing its Eagle 2 contract.
Rumors surfacing around potential CSC split
Several reports are predicting that Computer Sciences Corp. will separate its government business from its commercial information technology division.
DISA extends due date for $475M cyber contract
DISA has extended the due date for proposals for its $475 million multiple-award U.S. Cyber Command IDIQ contract.
Is Silicon Valley really the best role model?
Silicon Valley is everyone's poster child for innovation, but does it really hold the answers for making the government work better? Editor Nick Wakeman has his doubts.
CIOs sweat the human over the technical
People issues, not technology, take too much time and energy from CIOs, but that might just be the nature of the job, a new survey finds.
Cyber accelerator launches search for start-ups
The Mach37 Cyber Accelerator has opened up its applications period for its fall 2015 cohort beginning Sept. 8, 2015.
Obama threatens veto of 2016 National Defense Authorization Act
President Obama might veto the National Defense Authorization Act of 2016, stating that it wastes federal funds and undermines administration policies.
GSA plans industry day for Connect.gov
GSA is moving forward with its plans for a federated credential known as Connect.gov and wants to tell industry all about it at a June 2 webinar.
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4 steps contractors should take now to prepare for new security requirements
Changes are coming to security requirements, and government contractors will have to meet them in order to handle classified data, but now is the time to take steps to prepare.
Cloud provider Carpathia to be acquired
Cloud-provider Carpathia is being acquired by QTS Realty Trust in a $326 million deal that expands QTS' presence in the federal market and expands its capabilities.
Commerce Dept.'s bottom-line: Growing IT opportunities
In this analysis of upcoming opportunities at the Commerce Department, immixGroup analyst Chris Wiedemann describes an agency with opportunities focused on agility, mobility and data analytics.
Agencies could see budget cuts in 2017
Agencies are being asked for more cuts in 2017, according to guidance agencies are getting from OMB.
Nominations open for 2015 Fast 50
The nomination period has opened for the 2015 Washington Technology Fast 50, where we rank the fastest growing small businesses in the market. Get your application in by June 15.
Defense tech agency seeks IT support, enhancements
The Defense Technology Security Administration issued a sources sought notice May 1 as it plans for a four-year contract for daily IT support and innovative enhancements.
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