My sons, the future systems integrators
A mini-snowmaggedon has hit the Washington area, so Editor Nick Wakeman has been spending extra time with his two sons. What lessons are they teaching him about systems integration and creating innovative solutions?
Death of former Northrop CEO marks end of an era
The death of the defense industry's Thomas V. Jones serves as a reminder that we might be at the end of the personality-driven era among government IT contractors.
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Are you ready to outsource your back office?
As companies look to reduce costs, many are outsourcing functions such as HR and other back-office functions. Here are three critical steps to get you started.
Inside SAIC's growth strategy
CEO Tony Moraco explains how the new SAIC is better off as an independent company, and how its structure aligns with growth opportunities in today's highly competitive market.
GD exec tapped as new BAE leader
Linda Hudson's replacement as CEO of BAE Systems Inc. will be former GD Information Systems and Technology president Jerry DeMuro, who retired last year.
NSA fixes a matter of trust
Reform of the NSA surveillance activities needs to focus on restoring the trust of U.S. citizens and on trading partners and allies, but it will take time.
TechAmerica, ITI trade barbs
TechAmerica and ITI continue their war of words over the hiring of four TechAmerica lobbyists by ITI, with each side denigrating the other's position. But we have to ask, is a settlement in the works?
Kindergarten's critical business lessons
Each day I drop my son off for kindergarten, I see valuable management and leadership lessons that any government contractor would be smart to follow.
Tough times breed new opportunities
Experts at Deltek's recent FedFocus event urge contractors to avoid the "hunker down" mentality, and to embrace these tough times as an opportunity to transform how you do business, and how you help your customers deliver on their mission.
Soloway: Time to embrace the whole of government
Stan Soloway was tapped as Industry Executive of the Year by GCN, and his message is that government, contractors and other stakeholders need to pull together to address the complex challenges we face as a nation.
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7 elements of thought leadership
It's not enough to be an expert. A true thought leaders shares knowledge and engages his community. Here are seven elements follow to be a thought leader.
MicroTech's Jimenez fights back against Post attacks
More allegations against Anthony Jimenez and MicroTech in a Washington Post series have the CEO disputing the authenticity of documents referenced in the stories.
Lockheed cuts 4,000 jobs
Lockheed Martin is cutting 4,000 jobs and reducing its facilities footprint, and sadly, moves like this will continue to be a regular part of the business landscape in today's market.
Why is the Post attacking Tony Jimenez and MicroTech?
A Washington Post investigation into small business contracting practices reads more like a personal attack on Tony Jimenez, the CEO of MicroTech, instead of a examination of questionable procurement practices.
TechAmerica sues former lobbyists
TechAmerica isn't happy about the departure of its lobbyist team, and has filed a lawsuit claiming proprietary information was taken. It's asking for $5 million in damages.
GovCon winners feel the squeeze
The winners of the 2013 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards are some of the best companies in the market, but they are in the small or midsize category, and the pressure is on these companies to grow in order to survive.
Serco names Dan Allen U.S. CEO; Ed Casey goes global
Serco Group PLC is launching a global transformation campaign and has tapped Serco Inc. CEO Ed Casey to lead the multi-year effort. His replacement in the U.S. is Former CACI CEO Dan Allen. Casey talks strategy and about Allen's hiring in an interview with Editor Nick Wakeman.
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