SAIC signs partnership deal with tech investment firm

SAIC is partnering with Franklin Venture Partners to gain quicker access to emerging commercial technologies.

Is JEDI at the end of the beginning?

There is still a lot to be done before the Defense Department's JEDI cloud contract gets off the ground. But it might be much closer to that than we realize.

Memorial Day is more than a holiday weekend

Many of us owe a great debt to those who made sacrifices for our rights and our freedoms. We should honor them this weekend.

The journey ahead for AI adoption

The government stands on the brink of widespread artificial intelligence adoption, but there are several steps to complete before that happens.

Serco makes $225M deal for Alion Navy business

Serco will more than double its Navy business with the planned $225 million acquisition of Alion Science & Technology's naval systems unit.

Air Force seeks better ground target systems

The Air Force is looking to develop a system that improves the gathering and sharing of information related to ground targets.

Perspecta takes second background check modernization OTA

Persepcta wins a $75 million "OTA" contract to help the Defense Security Service modernize how it does security vetting.

Acendre makes deal to expand e-learning platform

In its first deal since being acquired itself, Acendre buys ICS Learning Group to further grow an e-learning portfolio.

Army wants to bolster management of unclassified, classified networks

The Army is developing a new contract to modernize how it manages unclassified and classified networks in the U.S. and globally.

What these NASA tech awards teach us about innovation

NASA has made $104 million in small business innovation awards. But beyond the dollars and technologies, the list says a lot about where innovation is happening across the country.

Contract troubles? Look at your client engagement skills

One executive has called 10-15 percent of contracts are "problematic" and the most common reason is poor relationship with the program manager. Our June 7 course on "Mastering Stakeholder Engagement" will teach you the skills to make that relationship stronger and more fruitful.

Inside the private equity partnership fueling By Light's acquisition strategy

Sagewind Capital and By Light Professional IT Services have raised their profile with two quick acquisitions that have added contracts and new cyber training capabilities.

BAE adds president title to COO Arsenault

BAE Systems Inc. Chief Operating Officer has been named president of the company and appointed to the board.

NIH CIOSP protest offers lessons for better proposals

A new GAO protest decision about the NIH CIOSP on-ramp offers some lessons and warnings about how to structure your proposals. Remember details matter.

Don't miss this chance to supercharge your skills

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Air Force eyes crowd sourcing to power data analysis

The Air Force wants to add the power of crowd sourcing to how it analyzes data around test and training missions.

Top Leidos exec leads WT M&A event

Our May 31 Power Breakfast includes executives from leading government contractors like Randy Phillips, the senior vice president in charge of Leidos' M&A strategy.

Army move to OASIS freezes out incumbents

The Army is moving a $500 million small business contract for missile defense support to OASIS but the incumbents likely won't be able to follow.

Booz Allen keeps up fight for $700M ISR contract

Booz Allen Hamilton continues its battle with Leidos and the Air Force over a contract worth at least $700 million contract for ISR support.

Hitachi Vantara Federal launches broad as-a-service offering

Hitachi Vantara Federal will now sell its various data storage and management offerings as-a-service in another sign that the market is rapidly adopting commercial-like ways of doing business.