Companies

Veeam names new CEO

Data software company Veeam has hired a new CEO that joins it from RingCentral.

Companies

BlueHalo appoints new CTO from one of its acquisitions

BlueHalo's new chief technology officer is known to the company as he joins through one of its most recent acquisitions.

Companies

Former GDIT exec finds new home at DXC

DXC Technology has dipped its toe back into the federal market somewhat to find its new chief information officer.

Companies

Sigma Defense Systems board adds A-T Solutions’ founder

Sigma Defense Systems’ board of directors elects a new member that has founded two companies over the course of his career including A-T Solutions.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: Why listening, mentorship and trust drive GDIT's success

In part two of her conversation with Editor Nick Wakeman: Amy Gilliland shares why listening, mentorship and trust are critical elements to the success of the General Dynamics IT business she leads as president.

Former Peraton business gets new CEO, name

Three months after being spun out with the name CTFV Acquisition Corp., the former Peraton systems engineering business has a new name and a new CEO.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: Amy Gilliland on how people will drive GDIT's future

Understanding technology and customer priorities are table stakes in today's market, which means people are the differentiator that drives growth. Hear General Dynamics IT President Amy Gilliland explain her own and the business' approach to the market in this interview with Editor Nick Wakeman.

The problem of talent is shared, but so are the solutions

The problem of shrinking pools of talent including those with top-end technology skills is widely acknowledged across the public sector ecosystem, but some industry observers believe it does not have to be too competitive between government and contractors.

Podcasts

PROJECT 38: CGI Federal's Stephanie Mango leads with a belief that everything can be better

Stephanie Mango did not join CGI Federal as its new leader to fix problems, but she also told Editor Nick Wakeman “nothing was broken but everything can be better.” In this episode, Mango explains what that mantra means for the CGI Federal Team and her leadership approach since she became president earlier this year.

Cybersecurity advocate Alan Paller dead at 76

Alan Paller, one of the earliest advocates for a strong cybersecurity posture, died on Nov. 9. He was 76 years old.

GovExec names editor-in-chief to coordinate editorial brands

GovExec has named Heather Kuldell as editor-in-chief as the company moves to integrate its various media acquisitions.

BigBear builds exec team ahead of public market debut

As BigBear.ai moves toward becoming a public company later this year, it has made several leadership moves to build up the necessary infrastructure.

ECS details leadership moves in wake of Wilson's retirement

ECS Federal President George Wilson is set to retire, so the company has promoted several people to new positions as it reshapes the leadership team.

Is it simply better to fire the unvaccinated?

Reports that 20 percent or more of intelligence agency employees are unvaccinated raises concerns and leads Editor Nick Wakeman to believe the nation is better off firing them or letting them quit.

Gunnison builds leadership team with new hire

Gunnison has hired another senior executive with experience in making the transition from small business to full-and-open competition.

Nominations for the 2022 Fed 100 are now being accepted

Nominations opened this week for the 2022 Federal 100 awards, a great opportunity to recognize those on your team who have gone above and beyond over the last year.

George Wilson calling it a career at ECS Federal

George Wilson is set to retire from ECS Federal after 11 years including seven as president, during which the business hit the $1 billion revenue milestone he set a few years ago.

How General Dynamics IT handled the aftermath of George Floyd's death

In many ways, General Dynamics IT was in uncharted waters following the killing of George Floyd. GDIT President Amy Gilliland shares some of the actions she took during the aftermath and where they are focused now.

Amy Gilliland on how COVID led General Dynamics IT to rethink employee relations

As the COVID-19 pandemic got underway, General Dynamics' IT services business undertook a rethinking of the way it recruited, retained and developed its employees. GDIT's president Amy Gilliland explains how the business went through that process of reimagination and reinvention.

CMMC's Arrington sues DOD to clear her name

CMMC leader Katie Arrington, who has been off the job since May, is suing the Department of Defense to get resolution on her personnel case.