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.
4 nuggets from DISA industry day
During its industry day last week, DISA laid out its IT priorities, and its presentations offer a treasure trove of insights into where the defense agency is headed, and how contractors can play a role. Editor Nick Wakeman offers up four nuggets. Are there more?
Lessons from the fall of the Windows monopoly
Remember when the Justice Department accused Microsoft of being a monopoly? Well, those days are long over, and the rapid change in technology speaks volumes about the market, as well as where companies should focus their priorities.
Shift to solutions fuels Verizon success
As government agencies cut costs and look for efficiencies, Verizon public sector sees growth opportunities and contrat wins increase.
Dell buyout plan wins key endorsement
Michael Dell's plan to take Dell Inc. private moves forward, but winning final approval is just the beginning of what will be a long, hard journey.
Inside HP's NGEN team
HP Enterprise Services didn't win the $3.5 billion Navy NGEN contract all by its lonesome. We've got the details behind the roles and responsibilities of its largest teammates.
Do you have a commercial tech strategy?
If you don't, you're putting your business at risk. The use of commercial technology in the government is growing, and many companies are adapting their strategies to take advantage of a trend that is here to stay.
IBM creates chief innovation officer for federal business
Jane Snowdon brings her research skills and Smart Cities experience to IBM federal as the group's first chief innovation officer. What will be her focus?
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The lifesaving imperative of adopting new technologies
With the rapid rise of new mobile and geospatial technologies hold the promising of reducing costs while increasing capabilities and above all, saving soldiers lives.
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The noise surrounding LPTA, sequestration masks a deeper shift in the market
In this exclusive analysis, Washington Technology explores how the noise surrounding lowest price contracting and budget cuts are disguising a profound shift in the market. In part one of a two-part series, industry expert Jim Kane explores how this shift impacts contractors and the risks they take on in their government projects.
In-Q-Tel makes third investment in mobile camera tech
The CIA's In-Q-Tel investment group is backing Pelican Imagine, a developer of computational camera technology, as part of the company's $20 million round of funding.
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