HP/3Com deal marks shift in IT industry

The winners will be the companies that successfully build on their strengths to broaden the scope of their offerings.

Horizon continues to focus on HUD insurance processing

Horizon Consulting Inc. will continue to provide home insurance processing for the Housing and Urban Development Department’s Atlanta Home Ownership Center under a five-year contract valued at $10 million.

HP challenges Cisco with 3Com purchase

Hewlett Packard's announcement that it plans to buy network equipment maker 3Com Corp. for $2.7 billion in cash is largely viewed as a smart move by the giant computer maker and a salvo fired across the bow of its chief rival, Cisco Systems Inc.

9 questions and answers about the TASC deal

Here are the need-to-knows for partners, competitors and customers of TASC.

TASC sale triggers more questions

Northrop Grumman was forced to sell, so who else might be selling and what's next for TASC?

Northrop to sell TASC for $1.65 billion

Northrop Grumman has found a buyer for its TASC unit as the company moves quickly to address organizational conflicts of interests concerns raised by new federal laws.

Catapult launches upgrade of DOD e-business systems

Catapult Technology will provide a range of information technology services to the Defense Department under a 30-month, $27 million e-business enhancement and management project.

D.C. small biz joins FBI's fight against gangs

Sim-G Technologies LLC will create a specialized information system for the FBI under a competitive task order that has an estimated value of $15 million over five years.

Major defense players soldier on with positive quarterly results

The Big 5 defense prime contractors remain resilient in their performance and moderately optimistic about their future prospects

Ernst & Young acquires tech-consulting firm

Ernst & Young acquired Capital City Technologies, a management and technology-consulting firm that serves the government sector.

M&A deals lag in 2009

The number of announced acquisitions by quarter since the start of 2008.

VeriSign restructuring close to finish line

The October sale of VeriSign Inc.'s Global Security Consulting Services business unit was the latest in the restructuring plan undertaken two years ago by the IT security company.

Xerox-ACS deal brings new opportunities

When the acquisition of Affiliated Computer Services closes, the combination will bring new opportunities and markets to both companies.

Strong headwinds forecast for 2010

The administration’s mandate to bring more work in-house will substantially change the acquisition status quo.

Raytheon completes purchase of BBN Technologies

Raytheon Co. has completed its acquisition of BBN Technologies Inc., a provider of critical solutions for national defense and security missions.

Two awards vault Catapult into new federal agencies

Catapult Technology Ltd. has won program management support contracts from the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Science Foundation that have a combined value of $5.1 million.

DynCorp completes purchase of Phoenix Consulting Group

DynCorp International LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of DynCorp International Inc., has completed its planned acquisition of Phoenix Consulting Group Inc.

A-T Solutions buys anti-terrorism firm

A-T Solutions makes its second acquisition in four months with its purchase of Trancite Logic Systems, a company that specializes in law enforcement and anti-terrorism solutions.

Cisco Systems to acquire Starent Networks

Cisco Systems has agreed to buy Starent Networks Corp. in a deal valued at $2.9 billion in cash.

Camber acquires intelligence specialist Veritas Analytics

The Camber Corp. has acquired Veritas Analytics Inc., a government provider of intelligence analysis and risk assessment services. Financial terms were not released.