Math-based software drives better choices
Arlington, Va., small business adapts Cold War inspiration to create decision-making solution
Economic concerns and new political priorities force contractors to be proactive
A study addressing how to win federal business in lean economic times has a wealth of ideas designed to improve a company's ability to win contracts.
M&A activity among midtier companies likely to pick up
Gradual improvements in the nation's economy will produce an increasingly favorable environment in the coming months for mergers and acquisitions in the defense and government services markets.
General Dynamics snaps up Axsys Technologies
A General Dynamics unit will acquire Axsys Technologies Inc., a developer of electro-optical and infrared sensors and systems and surveillance and reconnaissance cameras, for $643 million.
Veritas deal hones in on security clearances
Veritas Capital buys a unit of Kroll Inc. to build a company focused on security-clearance investigations and employment screening services. By Nick Wakeman
Contractors see promising future as government hackers
The white hot business opportunity that cyber warfare presents has sparked a spirited competition among the largest government contractors.
A-T Solutions acquires intelligence business
A-T Solutions' acquisition of Accelligence broadens its national security offerings.
Qwest sale rumors resurface
Qwest Communications long-haul fiber network may or may not be for sale as Cogent Communications announces that it has withdrawn as a bidder.
Wyle makes another private equity deal
Wyle's current owner Littlejohn & Co. finds a buyer in Court Square Capital Partners, another private equity group.
Top 100 | The rise of the ANCs
Alaska Native Corporations continue to flex their ability to win government contracts.
Jim Allen named CFO at Global Strategies Group
Global Strategies Group of North America Inc. names Jim Allen executive vice president and chief financial officer.
USIS buys professional services firm Labat-Anderson
US Investigations Services has acquired Labat-Anderson, a professional services firm that provides litigation support and information systems to government agencies.
Top 100 | The Europeans are still coming
The U.S. is still a good place to buy for companies looking to expand their government footprint.
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