SAIC Forms Fingerprint Alliance: Science Applications International Corp. of San Diego has formed an alliance with Ultra-Scan Corp. of Amherst, N.Y., to use Ultra-Scan's fingerprint applications.
Concerns over new plans of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers for electing a board of directors this fall, combined with looming questions about future domain name registration policies, may prompt lawmakers to look more closely at the organization's operations before the end of this year.
Defense Developing Support Services BPA: The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is developing a blanket purchase agreement to buy support services for the Defense Integrated Military Human Resources System, the personnel and pay system for the Defense Department.
The Defense Department has opened a $1.5 billion playing field to 11 mega-industry teams that will compete to supply the military with a multitude of information assurance services.
Tech Data Corp. of Clearwater, Fla., a global provider of information technology products, logistics management and other value-added services, has joined with Seagate Technology Inc. of Scotts Valley, Calif., to give storage product resellers access to a collaborative e-commerce marketplace.
Tech Data Corp. of Clearwater, Fla., a global provider of information technology products, logistics management and other value-added services, has joined with Seagate Technology Inc. of Scotts Valley, Calif., to give storage product resellers access to a collaborative e-commerce marketplace.
The November presidential election will bring significant changes to the executive branch over the next year, which means the "revolving door" between government and industry will be turning rapidly. For many companies, the turnover in administration will mean contacting, interviewing and hiring more than the usual number of former government officials.
The November presidential election will bring significant changes to the executive branch over the next year, which means the "revolving door" between government and industry will be turning rapidly. For many companies, the turnover in administration will mean contacting, interviewing and hiring more than the usual number of former government officials.
The Treasury Department kicked off July 25 two new electronic initiatives, Pay.gov and SLGSafe, that Treasury Deputy Secretary Stuart Eizenstat said will "make government more accessible and encourage growth of the digital economy."
Global Crossing Ltd., a provider of voice and data telecommunications, launched a Global Government Solutions Group in early July to provide its products and services to governments domestically and worldwide.
The race for the U.S. Customs Service's $2 billion modernization project is about to accelerate as the agency prepares to push ahead using a streamlined acquisition process.
The European Commission July 27 agreed to the "safe harbor" provision pushed by the U.S. Commerce Department to protect personal data transferred between European Union countries and the United States.
The European Commission July 27 agreed to the "safe harbor" provision pushed by the U.S. Commerce Department to protect personal data transferred between European Union countries and the United States.
Legislation aimed at speeding the deployment of broadband services provoked strong opposition from a top administration official late last month, setting the stage for a showdown when Congress returns in September from its month-long recess.
With one acquisition already under its belt, GlobalNet Federal Inc. of Herndon, Va., is moving quickly to close other deals and build itself into a player in the electronic government and systems integration market.
SRA Nabs Reserve Contract: SRA International Inc. of Fairfax, Va., won a $50 million, eight-year contract to provide IT support to the Army Reserve Combat Support Service Automation Management Office in Fort McPherson, Ga. The office also has 11 regional support commands.
Manugistics Group Inc. is counting on its newly secured spot on the General Services Administration schedule to give it a foothold in the potentially lucrative government market for supply chain management software.
Congress is close to approving legislation that would ease restrictions on education and experience requirements for workers employed on government information technology contracts, a change that industry officials say would relieve some of the worker shortage problems they face.
By sticking to what it does best ? building document and workflow management systems ? Vredenburg Inc. of Reston, Va., has found a path to rapid growth.
