State readies $50B international criminal justice contract

The State Department's $50 billion Criminal Justice Program Support contract will help war-torn nations rebuild court and public safety systems.

Pair of Unisys contracts extended Down Under

Unisys Corp. has won two contract extensions from the Australian government for outsourcing services and biometric identity solutions, which together are worth $42 million.

VT Services consolidates three business units

VT Services Inc., a subsidiary of U.K.-based VT Group plc, is consolidating its three U.S. operations into one VT Group to facilitate better services to its government clients.

U.K. agency updates model contract for IT services

A United Kingdom government agency has published its latest version of a model contract for public-sector information technology procurements.

Accenture shareholders give thumbs up to Ireland move

The shareholders of Accenture Ltd. have approved a proposal by the company’s board made earlier this year to shift the company’s place of incorporation from Bermuda to Ireland.

Unisys group provides managed services to European Commission

Unisys Corp., Bull SAS and Tata Consulting Services Luxembourg will provide managed services to the European Commission under a seven-year contact worth $125 million.

Cyberattacks add fuel to cybersecurity debate

Cyberattacks on government agencies' Web sites underscore the complex policy questions of cyber defense and offense, experts say.

CSC plans to buy BearingPoint operations in Brazil

CSC has entered into an agreement to acquire BearingPoint’s Brazilian operation, which specializes in consulting and systems integration services. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Unisys sets up digital photo system for Aussie police

Unisys wins a $4.75 million contract to install a digital imaging management system for the police force in New South Wales, Australia.

CSC wins six UK nuclear IT outsourcing contracts

CSC wins six UK information technology outsourcing contracts from Britain’s Civil Nuclear Police Authority and Atomic Energy Authority companies.

IBM completes pan-Saudi IT infrastructure installation

IBM Corp. has completed deployment of an infrastructure that will modernize Saudi Arabia’s delivery of government services.

Maximus wins big down under

Maximus studies hard to understand cultural differences as it moves into international markets.

Harris buys Canadian air traffic control company

Harris will acquire the Air Traffic Control unit of SolaCom Technologies to strengthen its work on the FAA Next Generation Air Transportation System contract.

Guident to enhance custom software at Export-Import Bank

Guident will provide operational and enhancement support to the Export-Import Bank under a five-year contract with a potential maximum value of $7.33 million.

EDS to provide IT services and support down under

EDS Corp. will manage the technology infrastructure for the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry under a five-year, $61 million contract.

Bivio Networks acquires Italian data security firm

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General Dynamics and Elbit Systems create UAS Dynamics

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products and Elbit Systems of America have formed a new company named UAS Dynamics LLC, to provide unmanned aerial systems to the Defense Department.

DAI turns dreams into reality

Development Alternatives Inc.'s Steven O’Connor talked to Staff Writer Doug Beizer about the company's aid projects and the role of technology in international development.

Maximus to supply workforce services in Australia

Maximus will continue furnishing employment assistance services to Australia’s Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations under a new contract.

French firm buys most of GE homeland protection unit

French firm Safran is acquiring a major share of GE Security’s Homeland Protection business for $580 million.