Do you know the three R's of the government market?

When you boil them down to their basic elements, the keys to success in the government market are the three R's: research, resources and relationships.

Army's 2012 plan emphasizes innovation, frugality

The service's 2012 Modernization Plan puts focus on using technology to maximize resources amid dwindling funds.

Will defense firms miss the economic comeback?

Editor Nick Wakeman looks at a Forbes commentary that forecasts gloom for the biggest defense players.

DISA plans Oracle Financials project

The Defense Information Systems Agency is gathering data on at least five task areas for a project to implement Oracle Financials.

General Dynamics faces tough negotiations to build Navy ships

General Dynamics and the Navy continue contract talks for two destroyers.

Northrop Grumman partners to pursue GSA travel contract

Northrop Grumman Corp. has signed on as a subcontractor to CWTSatoTravel to compete for the end-to-end travel and expense management systems of the General Services Administration's E-Gov Travel Services 2 contract.

Videoconferencing wins over more than just rocket scientists

Videoconferencing is becoming a compelling technology that can allow government customers to collaborate without leaving their offices or spending time and money on travel.

5 predictions for the 2020 market

Bob Lohfeld offers predictions on the future of the government market. Will things be better or worse in 2020 — or both?

Contractors face their own cloud demons

More companies are turning to the cloud for infrastructure and applications, what can their transition teach the rest of us?

Lessons from VA's ups and downs

CIO Roger Baker offers insights into how Veterans Affairs is managing its IT and the example it might present for others.

6 keys — and a caveat — to winning bigger contracts

The road to a better bottom line is paved with task-order contracts. What can you do to be ready to win the next big contract vehicle?

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Lessons my parents taught me

Editor Nick Wakeman draws a parallel between his days in the family restaurant and the competitive drive of today's government contractors.

7 signs you won't survive the new normal

Today's market is very different today than it was just a few years ago. Can you recognize the warning signs that your BD team can't handle it?

GSA plans to split $250M IT contract

GSA knows it is evolving and wants its IT infrastructure to keep pace. They want your thoughts on how to divide its current contract.

Finmeccanica battles American defense giants for Air Force contract

Competition heats up for a U.S. Air Force contract to build jet trainers.

Changing market feeds Booz Allen's growth

As agencies struggle to do more with less, Booz Allen builds program management business.

CACI's Top 100 secret? Customer satisfaction.

CACI set financial records last year. How are they keeping customers satisfied?

Senate outlines $6.4B in cuts to defense spending

The Senate Armed Services Committee is calling for $6.4 billion in defense spending cuts as it pushes forward its proposed DOD authorization for full Senate consideration.

What's ahead for states in fiscal disarray?

State executives see a slow recovery ahead, but are there bright spots?