Diana Gowen, long-time telecom exec, has died

Diana Gowen, called an industry titan by many in the GovCon market, has died and leaves a legacy of intelligence, integrity and kindness.

Zielinski departure triggers leadership changes at GSA

As Bill Zielinski prepares to leave GSA to be Dallas CIO, his departure has set up a series of leadership changes at GSA.

ManTech stands up FEDSIM center, hires new execs

ManTech International has created a new center of excellence and brought in new two executives to steer pursuits of large opportunities coming out of the GSA FEDSIM acquisition hub.

Hiring marches on during pandemic

Leading companies in the federal market share how they are continuing to hire and on-board new staff, plus how human resources functions have changed during the pandemic.

Oracle taps new public sector head

Oracle has named the executive that will lead North America public sector sales, filling the spot left vacant when Mark Johnson died in February.

Crescenzo named president of Intelligent Waves

Just a few months after leaving the company he led since 2013, Tony Crescenzo has been hired as president of another mid-size player in the market.

SAIC promotes pair to defense unit leadership roles

Science Applications International Corp. has promoted two of its own to lead parts of the company's defense business.

ORI hires Pick to lead public sector growth

ORI has named Robert Pick as its new vice president for its public sector practice.

Women in tech face the challenge of not being taken seriously

The biggest challenge women say they face in the tech workplace is not being taken seriously because of their gender, a new survey reports.

Guidepost creates national security group

Guidepost has created a national security group and named a former FBI leader as its president.

Toni Townes-Whitley: A public-sector native comes home

A child of public servants and a former Peace Corps volunteer herself, Microsoft's president for U.S. regulated industries is committed to making her firm "a fundamental partner in the mission."

PSC says contractors need telework guidance NOW

The Professional Services Council is asking the White House budget office and Office of Federal Procurement Policy to immediately issue guidance that would allow contractor personnel to work at home, just like their government counterparts.

Spires steps down as Learning Tree CEO

Richard Spires, best known for his work as DHS CIO, is stepping down as CEO of Learning Tree

Unisys Federal lead PV Puvvada not joining SAIC

With the $1.2 billion acquisition of Unisys Federal completed, Science Applications International Corp. officials said that long-time Unisys Federal leader PV Puvvada has decided not to join the company, though the rest of his senior leaders now have new posts at SAIC.

Oracle public sector chief Mark Johnson dies

Mark Johnson, senior vice president for Oracle's public sector group, has died.

Deloitte mourns loss of veteran principal

Deloitte Consulting is mourning the death of Jon Anders Taillon, one of its principals.

Former FAA exec to lead iBiz transportation business

IT solutions company iBiz adds a former Federal Aviation Administration official as vice president of transportation solutions and strategies.

Former GSA official among Trump's pardons

Included in the list of people receiving clemency from President Trump was former General Services Administration Chief of Staff David Safavian, who was convicted of perjury related to the Jack Abramoff scandal.

Opinion

The simple act of being on LinkedIn is marketing

Marketing occurs with every action, or inaction, in our business lives. When we attend events, meet one-on-one, and when we use social media. Everything you do defines something about you and in turn, your company. And this includes LinkedIn.

SAIC adds three-decade vet Goldstein

Science Applications International Corp. hires three-decade defense sector veteran and Air Force Reserve Maj. Gen. Scott Goldstein.