Is 'big data' the next big thing? Big Blue thinks so.

The concept of big data mining is the latest example of innovative thinking that has been the hallmark of IBM Corp. since its founding in 1911.

Northrop's Bush pushes more US-UK cooperation

Greater cooperation will help fight cyber threats and improve the health of the industrial base.

Union puts bull's-eye on contractor pay

Amid proposals to cut federal salaries and freeze hiring, a union wants Congress to target contractors too.

Push on for more defense cuts

The House Appropriations Committee has proposed spending caps for its 12 subcommittees to trim billions of dollars from the fiscal 2012 budget.

QinetiQ North America has new business development chief

John Sutton has been named senior vice president of business development at QinetiQ North America responsible for the company's strategy for winning new business.

GSA launches $2.5B cloud computing procurement

The General Services Administration released an RFQ for cloud computing services. Do you have what they are looking for?

Maryland contractors worry about future contracts

Maryland contractors are nervous about the impact of the recent spending resolution.

A truly galactic opportunity

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has issued a request for information for a "100-Year Starship Study" to push the idea of interstellar space travel.

Is diversity good for business? CSC thinks so.

Computer Sciences Corp. created a position for a chief diversity officer. Jose Jimenez explains how his role will help the company meet its goals.

DOD pushes contractors into a pricing war

With a new emphasis on pricing and profits, DOD will make it more difficult for contractors to innovate.

Can VA spend $500M on new contracts in five months?

The clock is ticking for the VA as it tries to roll out the contracts needed to reach the next milestones on 16 major initiatives.

What technologies are critical to your company's success?

It's critical for government contractors to stay ahead of the technology curve. Leading CTOs share their insights on the next big thing.

7 keys to winning more business in today's market

Our experts break down the business development and capture management processes, and people are the biggest challenge.

Welcome to the new era of business development

As competition for government contracts intensifies, contractors need to focus their investments on identifying, tracking and pursuing business opportunities. Do you know where to put your resources?

Agency Snapshot: Interior Department

The top people, contracts and companies serving the Interior Department.

ManTech's Pedersen assesses the market's present and future

George Pedersen, founder, chairman and CEO of ManTech International Inc., explains his strategy for keeping his company focused on the hot sectors of the government market.

Raytheon moves to pursue thin-client demands

Now a unit of Raytheon Co., Trusted Computer Solutions is taking its cross-domain thin-client technology into the Defense Department, the intelligence community and beyond.

Is a $750B market a reason to despair?

FedSources' Ray Bjorklund reports on the state of the government market and predicts some tough times ahead. But where should you look for the bright spots?

Pitfalls to avoid in a down market

The best strategy in a tough market is to focus on core customers and resist the temptation to bid on everything and rush into new markets.

Customer intimacy isn't dirty — it's critical to your business

Contractors need to engage and create a close relationship to best serve their customers.