Cisco sees government taking lead in technology

Once a technology laggard, government is beginning to pioneer solutions that will make agencies more productive and help drive the overall economy, the chief executive officer of Cisco Systems Inc. said this morning.

Next-generation Internet goes live

The Moonv6 network is a native IPv6 backbone built by a community of organizations, technology companies and the Defense Department.

Partnership makes recommendations on cybersecurity warnings

Private-sector cybersecurity experts are calling for creation of an early warning alert network to generate and share information needed to dispel cyberattacks.

ERP vendor launches integrator-focused product

Deltek Systems Inc. has released a new product that it said will help systems integrators win and retain business.

CGI thinks big with AMS purchase

CGI Group Inc.'s planned purchase of American Management Systems Inc. will create a major new player in the U.S. outsourcing arena.

Brief: Four get DHS ceiling expansion

Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., Sytex Inc., Arrowhead Global Solutions Inc. and Communications Technologies Inc. had the ceiling on their contracts with the Homeland Security Department expanded by $108 million, taking the ceiling from $64.5 million to $172.5 million.

After barely surviving, EFJ thrives

When Michael Jalbert came to E.F. Johnson Inc. in early 1999, the company was losing money, had been delisted from Nasdaq and was facing class action lawsuits from shareholders.

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Market Share: CACI finds good match with AMS defense unit

Industry and investors sat up and took notice of CGI Group Inc.'s proposed purchase of American Management Systems Inc. and the sale of AMS' defense and intelligence group to CACI International Inc.

Technologies that give you an edge

Among the honorees for the Best New Technology awards to be given out this week at FOSE 2004 are products that address important government needs, from voice over IP and enterprise architecture initiatives to data security and network performance. These technologies, which solve challenges at a diverse pool of civilian and defense agencies, are the subject of an indepth look in this issue's lead story.

Dell founder steps down as CEO

Michael Dell will step down as chief executive officer of the company he founded 20 years ago and that bears his name. He will continue as chairman of the board of Round Rock, Texas-based Dell Inc., the company said.

Dell founder steps down as CEO

Michael Dell will step down as chief executive officer of the company he founded 20 years ago and that bears his name. He will continue as chairman of the board of Round Rock, Texas-based Dell Inc., the company said.

SafeNet acquisitions end with Rainbow, for now

SafeNet will use Rainbow Technologies' resources to "delve deeper" into the two companies' services with the departments of Defense and Homeland Security, an executive says.

Washington Technology wins coverage award

Washington Technology won a gold medal today at the 50th Annual Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards in New York for its coverage last year on the use of dubious academic degrees among federal employees.

General Dynamics to buy space integrator

General Dynamics Corp. announced it will acquire Spectrum Astro Inc., a privately held, space systems integrator for the government.

Experts debate progress on DOD medical records

Government and private-sector executives disagreed today on whether the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs have adequate program management, enterprise architecture and data standards to effectively move forward on a project to create common, electronic medical records.

SiloSmashers enters M&A market

Management and technology consulting firm SiloSmashers Inc. today acquired Denali Associates.

Lockheed, Titan still working on a deal

Defense IT giants Lockheed Martin Corp. and Titan Corp. are working to complete a merger that has been delayed by allegations that Titan consultants made improper payments to officials abroad.

Accenture builds Siebel system for South Africa

Accenture Ltd. has deployed enterprise systems software from Siebel Systems Inc. to help the South African Revenue Service streamline operations.

Dyntek acquires risk management consulting firm

Dyntek has acquired Alex Woda and Associates Inc., a risk management consulting firm.