GSA demands IT companies provide security plans

GSA officials want security plans to describe how companies will properly secure information.

IBM starts 2012 with software testing firm acquisition

The purchase will improve software application quality by using cloud computing technologies to test it prior to delivery.

ICF completes $100M purchase of web developer

The acquisition adds the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Veterans Affairs Department and the National Science Foundation, among others, as ICF customers.

NIST plans $70M multi-award contract

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking sources for a five-year contract for cybersecurity expertise and consultation. No RFP has been submitted yet.

Search fuels one small firm's dream of big data success

Splunk hangs future on search product that handles a multitude of tasks

How one small business chipped away at the market and captured a $75M opportunity

LeapFrog Soutions builds off early success to land large marketing deal with FEMA; eyes growth in health IT.

NSP acquires Summit Solutions, names new CEO

National Security Partners' acquisition of Summit Solution expands its cybersecurity footprint.

IBM adds cloud analytics firm to Smarter Commerce initiative

Emptoris is the latest addition to IBM's effort to respond to shifting customer buying patterns.

TSC acquisition expands systems engineering chops

Addition of Alexandria, Va., company will add expertise in space systems engineering

ICF makes $100M deal for Web developer

The purchase brings Ironworks’ federal clients, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Veterans Affairs Department.

GTSI fires HR VP as realignment efforts continue

Bridget Atkinson will continue to provide up to 50 hours a month of transitional consulting services to GTSI through February as company works on new business model.

5 steps you shouldn't miss when selling your company

If selling your company is your retirement plan, you'd better consider these five steps first.

Catapult gains NLRB contract extension for IT services

The Bethesda, Md., small business will continue providing help desk, hardware and software, and other IT support to the national arbitration agency.

Raytheon acquisition expands its cybersecurity offerings

Pikewerks Corp. purchase will mean more solutions to counter sophisticated threats.

How bad was fiscal 2011?

Industry leaders share their insights on what fiscal 2011 meant to them and their companies.

48 firms to compete for almost $6B in Air Force work

Two firm-fixed-price contracts call for a variety of management and professional support services with large and small companies poised to compete.

Is the Air Force flying with egg on its face?

For a month, the Air Force drags three contractors through the mud and then silently does an about-face. What gives?

Why ManTech's $90M WINS acquisition is a big deal

ManTech International wraps up its third acquisition of the year and lands a prime spot on a $6.6 billion IDIQ contract.

Acentia hires chief architect for strategy and innovation

Tom Woteki is a veteran technology executive with more than 25 years of experience with large-scale systems engineering, integration and software development.

ManTech wraps up its WINS purchase

Worldwide Information Network Systems will now become part of ManTech’s mission, cyber and technology solutions group.