Acentia closes acquisition of InSysCo

Acentia has acquired InSysCo in a move that bolster’s Acentia’s software development solutions and gives it access to an important task order contract.

A-T Solutions buys risk management firm

A-T Solutions makes a deal for GreenLine, a small company that uses big data and predictive analytics to identify the risk posed by ships, cargo and people crossing a country's borders.

Former Stanley execs launch new growth platform

Eric Wolking and Pat Flannery, former Stanley Associates execs, have acquired GAP Solutions as a platform for growth. Wolking shares their strategy and next steps. Will lightning strike twice?

Leidos sells off a portion of its language business

Leidos sells off a portin of its translation business to Applications Technology LLC. Is more portfolio shaping on the way from the former SAIC business?

Former CGI exec sets her sights on health IT market

Donna Morea jokes that she's looking for her second job, but she's actually looking to buy, and she's being guided by a strategy focused on the promise of the state and local health IT market and the convergence of technology and growing demand.

Inside CACI's Six3 Systems deal

We take a closer look at the numbers, contracts and people behind CACI's planned $820 million acquisition of Six3 Systems Inc.

CACI makes bold statement with $820M acquisition of Six3 Systems

Few things express as much confidence in the market as making the biggest deal in your company’s history, and that’s exactly what CACI International did when it signed an agreement to buy Six3 Systems for $820 million. CEO Ken Asbury explains the company's strategy.

Uncertain market slows M&A plans

So far, budget conditions this year have put a damper on merger and acquisition activity, but the slowdown in M&A is just a symptom of broader issues of uncertainty in today's federal marketplace.

Bigger sequestration cuts coming in 2014

Sequestration will become more tangible in fiscal 2014, so companies should prepare themselves, be willing to take risks and make quality acquisitions right now, according to market analyst Bill Loomis.

Mid-sized dealmakers look to replace lost revenue

Acquisitions made by mid-sized companies are going to be less about strategic investment in high-yield areas and more about increasing scale to compete in a low-cost environment, according to investment bankers Bob Kipps and Larry A. Davis.

Tangible Software acquires managed security services firm

Tangible Software has acquired N2 Net Security, a managed security services firm, in a move that will boost the company’s cyber offerings in the federal and commercial markets.

Accenture completes acquisition of ASM Research

Accenture has completed its acquisition of ASM Research, which brings more defense health expertise to the company.

Dell opens fresh chapter with buyout approval

Dell's shareholders approved the $24.9 billion management-led buyout that will take the company private. Free from Wall Street, the retooling of Dell is about to begin in earnest.

Lockheed acquires small U.K.-based IT firm

Lockheed Martin has acquired Amor Group in an attempt to expand its international presence and boost its IT solutions for the energy, transport and public sectors.

SAIC sets date for split

Sept. 27 has been picked for the day that SAIC will split into two companies, each publicly traded, and each with its own board of directors. Guess who just barely lost the office pool for when the split would happen?

Verizon, Microsoft deals put emphasis on mobile

Multi-billion dollar deals by Microsoft and Verizon show how critical mobile and wireless have become in the technology ecosystem. Even government contractors need to be able to talk about their mobile strategy.

2013 deals? Slow so far

The deal flow in 2013 has been slow to date, but the conditions might be right for a pickup in mergers and acquisitions as we move through the second half of the year.

PAE sees early dividend from CSC acquisition

The PAE Group is just a month out from closing its acquisition of Computer Sciences Corp.'s Applied Technology Division and the deal has passed an important milestone -- capturing the option year on one of its marquee contracts.

IBM acquires Israeli cybersecurity firm

In a move that boosts its focus on mobile and application security, IBM has acquired an Israeli cybersecurity firm called Trusteer.

So-to-be Accenture business wins $20M Army training contract

Accenture acquisition target ASM Research won a $20.2 million Army contract for development of a system that matches manpower needs with individual training.