Major cyberattacks could hit critical infrastructure networks by 2025

Cyberattacks have grown more dangerous over time, and a major cyberattack will likely hit a U.S. critical infrastructure network before 2025, according to the leader of the NSA.

Where are the defense bucks in 2015?

We break down the fiscal 2015 budget requests of the Army, Navy, Air Force, DISA and the Defense Health Agency and track the major drivers behind the IT opportunities across the Defense Department.

Advice: Don't overlook boring business opportunities

Sure, cyber is everywhere and the cloud and big data analytics are hot, but sometimes the smarter growth strategy is to focus on less glamorous segments of the market, as long as they throw off plenty of cash.

Do you know how to crack the SI code?

Breaking into the federal market, or even trying to grow your federal business, means having to work with some of the biggest systems integrators. A new event will explore cracking the SI code.

Cyber challenges of tomorrow require cooperation now

The cyber challenges the United States faces today are not necessarily the challenges the country will face tomorrow, and a former FBI director and DHS secretary are urging cooperation between government and industry to address tomorrow's challenges today.

Cyber acquisition vexes industry, government

Emerging technologies that help increase cybersecurity for the United States are hard to buy since these technologies change so quickly, says the head of the U.S. Army Cyber Command.

Don't count Sprint out of federal market

The rumors have swirled for months, and Sprint is now going through layoffs, but does that mean it's leaving the federal market?

Tech incubator launches Alexandria location

Tech incubator The Bunker is launching a location in Alexandria, Va., where it will continue to target veteran-owned tech startups and entrepreneurs.

Politics, business collide at WT election event

Our Contractors and Cocktails event will focus on the convergence of politics and business and what the 2014 mid-term elections mean to government contractors.

Opinion

Will BD go freelance?

If more business development and capture management work goes freelance, who do contractors and BD specialists prepare for this new market dynamic?

GAO: Women-owned businesses need a boost from SBA

Small Business Administration officials need to protect its woman-owned small business program by keeping a closer eye on both third-party certifiers and eligible companies, according to a Government Accountability Office report released Nov. 12.

Opinion

What's wrong with GSA NS2020?

GSA's NS2020 should improve the way the government acquires communications and IT infrastructure services, but early reviews are mixed about the program. RASA Consulting president and CEO Rick Slifer explains what the problem is, and what the community needs to do to fix it.

NOAA plans for $10M cloud IDIQ

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is considering a three-year, $10 million public cloud and infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract.

Air Force seeks asset management solution

The Air Force wants ideas on setting up an enterprise-level software management solution, as it builds an inventory of its IT software.

Dell gets second chance at ITES-3H

Dell Federal Systems and its bid protest have convinced the Army to give the company a second chance to compete for the $5 billion ITES-3H contract.

DOD issues small-biz warning on growth

Defense Department officials intend to forewarn small businesses that accepting high dollar-value contracts may make them ineligible for future set-aside contracts.

Dell, Nutanix partner to add Nutanix software to Dell appliances

Dell and Nutanix have formed a partnership that will add Nutanix software to Dell servers.

Do you know how to navigate today's defense market?

Times have been tough for defense contractors, but there are signs of improvement. At Washington Technology's Defense Opportunities 2015 and Beyond breakfast, Deltek expert Kevin Plexico outlined where the opportunities are, and industry veteran Duane Andrews gave advice on how to manage in today's environment.

Defense opportunities take center stage

Join us for our Defense Opportunities 2015 and Beyond breakfast briefing this week. And if you can't be there in person, send us a question for our panel of experts.

Opinion

Women technologists: Don't ask for permission

Women leaders are still the minority in the world technology, but their success lies in embracing technical roles, ignoring stereotypes and promoting one another.