Microsoft grows cloud offerings with 'Teams' release

Microsoft continues to build its cloud portfolio with the release of Microsoft Teams, a platform that brings together a host of communication and collaboration tools.

FLIR plans second headquarters in DC region

FLIR Systems will open a second corporate headquarters in the Washington, D.C., region so it can be closer to its federal customers.

DHS wants to transform headquarters IT

In a new RFI, the Homeland Security Department said it is looking to transform IT operations for 10,500 users that are part of DHS' headquarters operations.

Blackberry launches new federal arm

BlackBerry opens a new federal subsidiary headquartered in Washington, D.C. to guide the company's cloud computing products through the government market.

Trump's defense budget hits bipartisan themes

With its focus on space, cyber, artificial intelligence and readiness, President Trump's defense budget proposal will likely get a warmer reception than his civilian proposal.

SAIC's Austin presence boosts connection to emerging tech

SAIC has opened an office inside the Austin, Texas accelerator Capital Factory bringing it closer to tech entrepreneurs as well as the Army's Futures Command.

Opinion

Do your customers understand the hidden cost of enterprise agreements?

Enterprise agreements are popular with government customers because they can streamline and simplify but they need to be aware of the hidden costs that come along with them.

Is there any value in Trump's fiscal 2020 budget?

Presidential budget proposals seem increasingly dead on arrival: political rhetoric with no realistic chance of survival. President Trump's latest is no different, but can we find anything of value in it?

Peraton challenges $655M Air Force space award

Peraton is trying for a second shot at a $655 million contract that Engility (now SAIC) won to support the Air Force's space mission.

How commercial tech is reshaping the GovCon market

Increasing demand and use of commercial technologies in government represent an opportunity and a challenge for contractors. Our March 20 Power Breakfast offers an opportunity to hear how some of the leading contractors and commercial companies are taking advantage of this trend.

GDIT brings streamlined process to VA help desk

This program General Dynamics IT supports for Veterans Affairs is part of a shift to managed services and fixed-price contracts as a way to bring innovation and cost savings to contractor and customer alike.

Inside SAIC's 'Innovation Factory' and the market's mindset change

Science Applications International Corp. has dedicated space for the "Innovation Factory" in its headquarters. That physical change also helps showcase a mindset change for SAIC and its government customers.

DISA explores small businesses for Satcom support

DISA may switch a satellite communications contract currently held by Booz Allen Hamilton to a small business-only recompete.

DHS to move on from Eagle II

As Eagle 2 winds down, DHS will look to outside IDIQs to replace its primary IT services contract.

As troubles mount is JEDI at risk?

The $10 billion JEDI cloud infrastructure contract continues to attract scrutiny. New developments raise the question of whether it is headed for a premature end.

Are you part of the commercial tech revolution?

At our next WT Power Breakfast we'll explore how commercial technologies are changing the market with speakers from Deloitte, Lockheed Martin, Leidos, Carahsoft and Splunk.

No earmarks for fiscal 2020 budget

Democrats and Republicans failed to reach an agreement on how to bring back the use of earmarks, so they won't be available for the fiscal year 2020 budget but Democratic leaders will continue pushing for them.

Podcasts

Project 38: What's driving 2019?

Washington Technology Editor Nick Wakeman and Senior Staff Writer Ross Wilkers share their insights on the major happenings in the GovCon market during the first two months of 2019.

Maxar looking to the future after tough times

Space company Maxar Technologies has not had it easy in recent months but its new CEO wants to turn the pages somewhat with greater U.S. government growth a key part of the story.

The challenge and opportunity of luring new tech to the government market

The government market is more open than ever to emerging tech firms but there are still hurdles that need to be cleared.