Pentagon considering major COCOM overhaul
As a result of sequestration, the Pentagon is considering the feasibility of a major overhaul of its combatant commands which could eliminate thousands of positions.
Leidos headed for Reston post-SAIC split
Speaking on the new Government Matters TV show on Sunday, SAIC Chairman and CEO John Jumper revealed that Leidos will move its headquarters to Reston, Va., after SAIC splits into two companies.
Marines set date for small-biz contract
The Marine Corps has set a new date for a small-business contract to build an emergency response management system for several of its bases.
OASIS hit with pre-award protests
One small business and a group representing small businesses have filed protests over terms in the solicitation for the $60 billion OASIS contract.
Business cycle or new era? How are you approaching today's market conditions?
Is the market just stuck in the downswing of a cyclical market, or is something more fundamental underway? Editor Nick Wakeman argues that some of the changes are for the long haul, and companies better adjust if they expect to succeed.
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5 steps to winning proposals
Your technical team plays a critical role in developing a winning proposal. Here are five steps you need to master to make sure your proposals have the best chance of success.
Buy? Sell? Or sit still?
Yes, it's a tough market, but is now the time to hunker down and weather the storm? Or perhaps is now the time to be adventurous, and take some calculated risks?
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6 steps to solving the counterfeit IT problem
The toughest regulations won't stop counterfeit IT issues, but why not take a more risk-based approach? Columnist Steve Charles offers six steps that can address this issue.
Starbucks and Google: Not so grande for AT&T
Starbucks picking Google over AT&T for wireless service in its coffee houses isn't just a commercial deal; like Amazon versus IBM, the competitive landscape is changing rapidly, and you better be preparing for new challengers.
Navy, Marine Corps to be all virtual by 2017
The Navy and the Marine Corp have been instructed by a recent Navy CIO memo to run their operating systems in a virtual server environment by 2017.
The transformation of government VARs
In this special report, some of the leading value-added resellers in the government market share their strategies for success and how their business models continue to evolve.
4 tips for VARs' survival
As part of our special report on the transformation of today's value-added reseller, we offer four tips critical to their survival going forward.
8 things you need to know about OASIS
OASIS has been a highly anticipated contract, and questions and concerns have been raised since GSA first floated the concept in 2011. But it's here now, and it's not going away. Here are some critical items you need to know.
GSA releases RFPs for $60B OASIS contract
GSA released the long-awaited RFPs for both the small business portion and the unrestricted portion of the $60 billion OASIS procurement vehicle. The agency expects to make hundreds of awards across seven pools of professional services categories.
Should IT be an office supply?
As GSA explores expanding the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative to more products, it has IT in its sights. While it will increase pressure on pricing, it might not be all bad.
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