Pearson builds consulting chops with Blueprint deal

Pearson Government Solutions Inc. is acquiring Blueprint Technologies Inc. to fortify its consulting services capabilities.

AT&T bulks up with BellSouth buyout

AT&T Inc.'s proposed $67 billion stock purchase of BellSouth Corp., the largest deal yet in the ever-consolidating telecommunications industry, could help federal government customers, but likely won't increase competition, federal telecom market analysts said.

Contract roundup

Seven companies won contracts to compete for task orders to provide engineering, logistics and acquisition service support for Army command, control, communication, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems.

Contract roundup

Seven companies won contracts to compete for task orders to provide engineering, logistics and acquisition service support for Army command, control, communication, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems.

Dell to buy Alienware

Dell Inc. plans to acquire Alienware Corp., a manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook, media center, servers and professional systems.

2006 Who's who in state and local market

Top integrators square off against each other for state and local mega deals.

Mergers and acquisitions

Longtime mergers and acquisition player Jon Kutler has left Quarterdeck Investment Partners to form private investment firm Admiralty Partners Inc., capitalizing the venture with $70 million of his own money.

Mergers and acquisitions

Longtime mergers and acquisition player Jon Kutler has left Quarterdeck Investment Partners to form private investment firm Admiralty Partners Inc., capitalizing the venture with $70 million of his own money.

Labor considering solicitation for managing ESA support system

The Labor Department is performing market research before it issues a solicitation for a contractor to manage and operate the agency's Employment Standards Administration's mission-critical support system.

DHS delays Eagle awards until June

The Homeland Security Department has announced that contract awards for the Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge solutions IT procurement vehicle will be postponed three months.

In-Q-Tel invests in Initiate Systems

In-Q-Tel has made a strategic investment in Initiate Systems Inc., a company that develops secure information-sharing technology.

Northrop Grumman races after health IT deals

Public health and homeland security are converging in the government IT market, and Northrop Grumman's Information Technology Civilian Agencies Group is pursuing opportunities in both areas.

BearingPoint, Archon forge motor vehicle solutions alliance

BearingPoint Inc. is partnering with Archon Technologies Inc. to pursue IT work in vehicle registration, driver's licensing and revenue management services in state, local and provincial motor vehicle departments in the U.S. and Canada.

USPS in market for payroll tax reporting system

The U.S. Postal Service is seeking industry input for a commercially available payroll tax payment and reporting software system.

L-3 buys two threat detection firms

L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. has acquired two companies that specialize inthreat detection technology in keeping with its strategy of consolidating high-tech products companies.

Employee union launches IPO blog

Those looking for information about the upcoming initial public offering planned by Science Applications International Corp. have a new resource.

Deltek buys Welcom

Deltek Systems Inc. has acquired Welcom Software Technology Corp., a provider of project management software.

Pearson to buy Blueprint Technologies

Pearson Government Solutions Inc. will announce Monday that it plans to acquire Blueprint Technologies Inc. for an undisclosed amount.

IT infrastructure protection group appoints leadership

The Information Technology Sector Coordinating Council, a group charged with protecting IT infrastructure and hardening cybersecurity, has established its charter membership and executive leadership.

Lockheed wins FBI Sentinel deal

Contract for $305 million will enhance case management, information sharing and analysis capabilities.