3 emerging technologies you can't ignore
Deltek has tapped three emerging technologies as growth areas in the federal market. Here's what you need to know.
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6 ways FITARA will change federal sales
FITARA changes the IT management authority of agency CIOs, and that means you have another stakeholder to add to your business development efforts.
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Forget formality. Here's how's to really listen to customers
Sure, program reviews and strategic account sessions are important, but senior executives need to break out of formal meetings and really listen to their customers. Here's how.
NGA to merge CIO, IT services functions
In an effort to move to a services-based model and an intelligence community-wide IT architecture, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is merging its CIO and IT services functions.
How Maximus doubled federal revenues
In the last four years, Maximus has seen its federal business nearly double under the leadership of Thomas Romeo, and it's thanks to the company's focus on its customers' outcomes and not the process.
VA considers strategy to enhance recruitment, marketing
The Veterans Affairs Department is checking the market for a software-as-a-service contract for a web-based applicant tracking system.
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The time is right for bridging procurement gaps
PSC President Stan Soloway sees signs that government customers are increasingly dissatisfied with the results of LPTA procurements, so now might be the time to use that dissatisfaction as a lever for bridging gaps in the procurement process.
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New federal policies are cause for contractor optimism
Several activities in Congress signal a shift in spending and strategy that will require increased support from contractors.
Should we be hopeful about acquisition reform? Maybe now is the time
It's the same old song and dance when it comes to the issues surrounding acquisition reform, but Grant Thornton's and PSC's latest acquisition policy survey brings something a little different to the table: optimism that something can be done about it.
Whistleblower protections extended to contractors
The Office of Special Counsel announced today it intends to allow contractors to file whistleblower disclosures and also receive protections for the disclosures.
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The key to understanding the gap between the vision and reality of cloud computing
On the surface it might seem that having a strong cloud story is the key to success in the federal market, but dig a little deeper and you'll see the truth is a little more complicated.
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The more things change, the more they stay the same
As rapidly as the market changes, you can't forget the things that don't change, and how important the basics are to success.
SPAWAR seeks small businesses for info assurance, anti-spoofing assessments
The Navy wants a continual assessment of the latest in information assurance techniques and emerging anti-spoofing technology that may impact global positions system user equipment security.
PAE, USIS and $600M in new opportunities
PAE has acquired the Global Security and Solutions business from U.S. Investigations Services on Friday, and executives are already touting $600 million in new opportunities the company can pursue.
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Does your corporate structure stifle your innovation?
Too many government contractors relied on an outdated structure that kills innovation, creativity and internal communications and can be the biggest impediment to growth.
New management system planned for 76K DOD students
An industry day is in the works for a Defense Department initiative to improve management of its educational programs for military dependents.
DISA launches new cyber defense org
The Defense Information Systems Agency is standing up its third cyber structure in the last four years as it looks to fill the gaps in DOD's cyber defenses.
Recent cyber attack causes Obama to propose new regulations
In the wake of an apparent attack on the U.S. Central Command by hackers claiming alliance with ISIS, President Obama has been laying out legislative proposals and executive actions related to cybersecurity, FCW reports.
Navy developing 5-year management support contract
The Navy is conducting research as it looks to create a five-year task order contract for program management, IT and IT portfolio support.
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