SGI, GTSI form reseller alliance

GTSI Corp. and Silicon Graphics Inc. have signed an agreement that makes GTSI the primary reseller of the SGI's 64-bit Linux solutions to government agencies at all levels.

Experts: Pandemic flu threat requires e-medical records

Health authorities fighting a pandemic flu outbreak would benefit greatly from access to robust, real-time, electronic medical records, according to several health experts who testified before Congress.

311 systems come of age

Next wave of projects will come to large counties

DEMO showcases new technologies for government apps

Startups seize the opportunity to debut their products in front of potential investors.

IT industry growth makes for wild ride

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Brady acquires identity products maker

Identity solutions firm Brady Corp. broadened its ability to produce identification products by acquiring a complementary business.

Mergers and acquisitions

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Contracts pending

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Inside Tracks: New federal projects

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NIST experts craft data removal handbook

If you follow instructions from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, you can rest assured that sensitive data you delete from obsolete computer hard drives and optical disks will not be recovered.

Viisage buys iris scan company

Viisage Technology Inc. has acquired SecuriMetrics Inc., a maker of handheld iris recognition and biometric devices, software applications and services, for $28 million cash.

New SBA online portal for small business

The Small Business Administration has launched the Business Matchmaking Online Network to give small businesses access to Web-based educational tools and workshops on procurement and supplier diversity.

Tyler completes two buys

Tyler Technologies Inc. has completed the acquisition of two software companies that will help it expand into new service areas.

Oracle completes Siebel buy

Oracle Corp. completed its acquisition of Siebel Systems Inc., a provider of customer relationship management solutions.

SAIC's Andrews steps down

Duane Andrews is stepping down as executive vice president and chief operating executive officer of Science Applications International Corp., the company announced today.

DRS finishes ESSI acquisition

DRS Technologies Inc. closed today its $1.97 billion cash and stock deal for Engineered Support Systems Inc.

Input: Federal IT spending accelerates in first quarter

The federal government awarded more than $28 billion in IT-related prime contracts during the first quarter of fiscal 2006, an increase of more than 40 percent compared to the same period in fiscal 2005, according to Input Inc.

SiloSmashers buys Martis Group

SiloSmashers has acquired Martis Group, a program and project management services provider.

Major shifts in contracting on the horizon

Here are a few of the buying trends that are having a big impact on the world of federal IT procurement, according to Howard Nevin, vice president for corporate development and technology at Highland Technology Services Inc.

New avenue for lobbyists to reach Congress

A new company has been launched to help government relations professionals manage their contacts with Capitol Hill.