CGI hires former HHS doc as health care strategist

John Loonsk was part of HHS' Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT.

IBM's Prow keeps focus on customers and delivery

Charles Prow takes on responsibility for IBM's public-sector services business.

TechAmerica: State and locals must revise procurement regs

State and local governments are hurting themselves by imposing too many onerous terms on information technology contractors, according to a trade association.

Former BearingPoint exec joins ACS

Kevin Shelly, previously an executive with BearingPoint Inc., has joined Affiliated Computer Services Inc. to oversee that company's government sales teams.

Robert Stephan of DHS joins Dutko

Senior DHS infrastructure protection official now leads new Dutko consulting unit.

Copan promotes Layton, hires Flyzik

Will Layton becomes president of the federal division and Jim Flyzik will consult on the company's government strategy as special adviser.

Telecom news roundup

The latest news on telecommunications developments.

Avineon hires new director of federal business development

Avineon Inc. has hired Mark O’Connell as director of strategic development for its Federal Systems Division.

Obama names Genachowski FCC chairman

Julius Genachowski served as Obama's campaign technology adviser.

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People to meet

As the head of Microsoft's global public sector, Linda Zecher sees common challenges and opportunities across the different regions of the world.

QinetiQ to group businesses into three divisions

QinetiQ plans April 1 restructuring into three groups.

Tech's promise

Information Technology Industry Council leader Dean Garfield is positioning his organization to play an influential role in the new administration.

Senate bill targets DOD cost overruns

Sens. Carl Levin and John McCain introduced a bill this week aimed at curbing the cost and scheduling overruns on large defense contracts.

I3P releases cybersecurity R&D recommendations

A report makes recommendations to improve cybersecurity research efforts.

Stewart Simonson will lead SRA's government affairs unit

Simonson will be responsible for maintaining effective relationships with the federal government.

Microsoft names global public sector chief

Linda Zecher will lead worldwide public sector sales and marketing team.

Northrop exec joins Citizant

New hire will run company's Defense Department business.

Raytheon makes executive moves in space business

William Hart has been named vice president for space systems at Raytheon Co.'s Space and Airborne Systems division, succeeding Brian Arnold, who was appointed vice president for space strategy.

McConnell to rejoin Booz Allen

J. Michael McConnell, outgoing director of National Intelligence in the Bush administration, will rejoin Booz Allen Hamilton as senior vice president.