Green initiatives begin to make business sense

The argument grows more compelling for an eco-friendly approach to government contracting.

  • By David Hubler

Some insider views on the stimulus winners and losers

Some industry insights about who might see the biggest boost in business from the stimulus package.

  • By Nick Wakeman

IBM launches green consulting practice

IBM Corp. has created a consulting practice built around helping agencies manage their overall impact on the environment, including their carbon footprint.

  • By Nick Wakeman

EPA awards green technology contracts

The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded contracts to 23 companies to develop green technologies as part of its small business innovation research program.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

SRA continues support for EPA outreach program

SRA International Inc. will continue providing public information management assistance to the Environmental Protection Agency under a five-year blanket purchase agreement worth as much as $42 million.

  • By David Hubler

Economic recovery bill to stimulate jobs, green IT

Funding and developing energy efficiencies, renewable resources and the technologies to support them would create jobs, members of Congress say.

  • By Mary Mosquera

Tech CEOs offer Obama views on stimulus

President Barack Obama holds a meeting with high-level technology executives to discus the economic stimulus package.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

GDIT helps Air Force design green propulsion systems

General Dynamics Information Technology has won a new contract to assist the Air Force in developing environmentally friendly propulsion systems.

  • By David Hubler

State and local boost projected from stimulus package

Spending bill likely to boost funds for infrastructure and social institutions.

  • By Nick Wakeman

ICF assists EPA on clean energy and climate change policies

ICF International will assist the Environmental Protection Agency help develop clean energy and climate change policies under a five-year contract that has a ceiling of $11.3 million.

  • By David Hubler

The business case for green

Green IT has moved to the forefront of the public sector and is an important business opportunity for industry.

  • By Tom Simmons

GSA to get fitted for carbon footprint

GSA's Office of Integrated Technology Services is close to awarding a task order for a carbon footprint analysis. The work will be a pilot for all of GSA.

  • By Nick Wakeman

From red, white and blue to green

Hiring retired senior military officers for business development positions is a common practice. However, the business development role is highly misunderstood.

  • By Bill Scheessele

Plant the seed, help it grow

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  • By Nick Wakeman

GSA goes green with new MAS vehicle

The vehicle seeks to help agencies strengthen environmental, energy and transportation conservation goals, GSA said.

  • By Mary Mosquera

The greening of government procurement

The greening of government procurement means new opportunities and risks for government contractors.

  • By J. Catherine Kunz

Going green is smart business

Editor's Note| Commentary: In the business world, green IT refers to two types of green ? the environment and cash.

  • By Nick Wakeman
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