Unisys hit by declines in services, technology sales

Unisys' technology and services business arms each had double-digit percentage sales declines in the third quarter.

TechAmerica issues call for action on procurement

The industry group is calling on the Office of Management and Budget, government agencies and government contractors to take steps to improve collaboration, risk management and program management and make wider use of agile development techniques.

Tax changes could save U.S. bacon

The United States should revamp its tax structure to increase technology investment and productivity, or else it risks losing its competitive advantage over other countries, Cisco's CEO says.

The next big contracting scandal

Editor Nick Wakeman sees a scandal brewing in the service-disabled veteran-owned small-business arena. What is going to trigger the controversy?

Vangent to boost health IT adoption for HHS

Vangent Inc. will help the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT promote the adoption of health IT under a $15.6 million contract from the Health and Human Services Department.

Big bucks mark year-end contract awards

Fiscal 2010 came to a close with several billion-dollar contract awards. Who came out on top?

GTSI-SBA agreement puts company under the microscope

GTSI entered an agreement with SBA Oct. 19 so it could stay in business. It cost the CEO his job. But what else did GTSI have to give up?

Motorola provides CBP with communications upgrades

Motorola Inc. will provide communications equipment and technology for the Homeland Security Department’s Customs and Border Protection agency efforts under a $30 million contract.

Lockheed, General Dynamics protest $2.6B DHS award

Rivals want the General Services Administration and Homeland Security Department to rethink their decision to award Northrop Grumman the contract to build the infrastructure for the new DHS headquarters campus.

DOD cuts will slow overall fed IT spending growth

Federal spending on IT will increase slightly in the next five years. Who can expect to see their budgets grow and who faces cuts, according to new TechAmerica Foundation Vision survey forecasts.

Networx is hare fast, but awards are turtle slow

During the past month, only two statements of work have moved a step closer to transitioning services from the old FTS2001 system to Networx, and just three awards have been made.

CACI helps Navy track ordnance worldwide

CACI International Inc. will provide program management and technical support to the Navy under a five-year, $36 million prime contract.

6 small-business issues too important to ignore

Small businesses face a tough market with a variety of factors that could hurt their growth. But there are a few bright spots.

Why Deltek bought Input

Deltek's acquisition of Input creates a powerful source of critical information for contractors.

More talk needed if defense reforms are to succeed

Improved communications is necessary to achieve cost reductions and efficiencies at the Defense Department, writes Stan Soloway of the Professional Services Council.

Can GTSI stay in business?

The fight to clear its name is in the middle of a 30-day countdown as GTSI's suspension raises risks for the company, including possible debarment.

SBA mum on GTSI's alleged accomplices

If GTSI is guilty of wrongdoing, then shouldn't SBA also investigate and suspend the other companies involved? That's the question on Editor Nick Wakeman's mind.

What's next for GTSI?

The company faces a tough road back from suspension. What will it do first?

SBA: No decisions on High Road policy

The Obama administration has made no decision on the High Road, a procurement policy giving advantages to companies with above-average employee pay and other benefits.

GTSI suspended but vows to fight

GTSI has been suspended from winning new government contracts but vows to defend itself against charges that it inappropriately received small-business contract dollars.