EIS telecom pact shifts focus to modernization

The White House wants the $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract to be a tool for modernization and not just for swapping out old technology.

Leidos joins ManTech in protests of $1.6B Justice contract

The Justice Department's fifth iteration of its $1.6 billion Justice IT support services contract has drawn more protests.

Opinion

Inside the burgeoning market for IoT

The Internet of Things can be broken down into five elements and understanding where your solutions can fit is the key to finding the right opportunities.

Just in time for JEDI, Microsoft readies secret cloud

With proposals just days away, Microsoft has announced that its will have a cloud offering ready to handle classified data in time to handle DOD's JEDI contract.

IBM protests $10B JEDI solicitation

On the eve of proposals being due, IBM has joined Oracle in protesting the $10 billion JEDI cloud contract and DOD's strategy for a single award.

DHS sets two-pronged approach to EIS adoption

The Homeland Security CIO wants to use the EIS contract to upgrade circuits as well as modernize end points in DHS networks.

Why space is an accelerating opportunity

Several factors are converging to accelerate the space market. We look at how one company is positioning itself for more opportunities.

Maximus-GD deal scores on multiple fronts

As more details emerge involving Maximus' $400 million acquisition of General Dynamics's citizen engagement and call center business, it looks like Maximus landed a winning deal on multiple fronts.

GD divests call center biz to Maximus

In a $400 million cash deal, Maximus is buying General Dynamics call center business to create the leading provider in the federal market.

Opinion

HUBZone's beware the too good to be true offer

HUBZone businesses are often targeted as pass-through contractors. Here are the warning signs and how you can avoid being the victim.

How powerful is diversity in the government market?

The government market is dominated by middle-aged white guys, but is anyone paying attention to how diversity can supercharge innovation?

Air Force may require agile for all acquisitions

The Air Force's CTO Frank Konieczny said the service is considering a directive that every acquisition have a Kessel Run-like agile development component.

Oracle still finding plenty not to like about JEDI

Oracle continues to find things it doesn't like about the Defense Department's approach to the $10 billion JEDI cloud contract.

SSA nominee 'scared' of legacy IT, shares priorities

Andrew Saul, President Trump's pick to head the Social Security Administration, says his IT priorities include modernization, data sharing and cybersecurity.

Raytheon adds more commercial cyber partners

Raytheon forges collaboration pacts with a pair of commercial cyber outfits to continue the defense company's approach of bringing those tools into government.

Celebrate the 2019 defense budget but be wary

There is a lot to cheer about the passage of the defense budget ahead of the end of the fiscal year but while 2019 should be a good year it is unlikely to last.

Opinion

Do your customers see you as a thought leader?

The need to stand out in the government market has never been greater. Here are six steps to ensure your company is seen as a thought leader.

Industry pushes back against DOD's payment plan changes

The final rule is due by Jan. 1 but there is plenty of opposition to the Defense Department's plan to change how it makes payments to contractors for ongoing work.

Security clearance backlog drops 9 percent

An interagency council credits a series of changes instituted to the security clearance process this year with the first drop unprocessed background investigations in years.

Podcasts

Project 38, Episode 5: Dell EMC's Steve Harris on IT modernization

In Episode 5 of the Project 38 podcast we talk to Steve Harris, senior vice president and general manager of Dell EMC's federal business, about IT modernization and digital transformation and how the market is changing for primes, their partners and most importantly their customers.