Opinion

What were 2012's top issues and trends?

Editor Nick Wakeman looks back at 2012, and picks the stories and trends that had the biggest impact on 2012, and some that we'll continue to feel in 2013.

Has Congress thrown a lifeline to NetCents 2?

NetCents 2 is the only specific contract mentioned in the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act, and guess what Congress wants? More contract awards.

One deal we missed

Blame a full inbox, or just human error, but here's acquisition we should have covered in November but didn't.

Defense authorization bill drops industry sore points

The conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act drops provisions around workforce reduction, contractor compensation and DCAA audits.

CSC's comeback in full swing

The early results are looking good for CSC's turnaround, as its shares hit a 52-week high.

Opinion

Can contracting benefit from our budget woes?

Tight budgets are pushing government leaders to be more creative with contracts, but that message has to get to the rank and file before there is real change.

Camber's latest deal builds on training capabilities

Camber is buying Novonics Corp. in a move that adds to the company's training and simulation buisiness.

4 questions you must answer in 2013

2013 might be a lost year if you can't answer questions about what sets your company apart, why you are pursuing certain markets and why you are in the government market to begin with.

$7.2B: Big numbers for big data

Spending on big data analytics is expected to grow as agencies look for efficiency and better decision making, according to a new Deltek study.

What does your market snapshot look like?

If you wanted to create a picture of today's market, which elements would you include?

GSA delivers huge IT opportunity to 43 small businesses

GSA awards its IT products contract to 43 companies, who now have a chance to grab part of the $1.7 billion spent through GSA each year.

Insights Public Sector wins $617.3M Microsoft contract

Insights Public Sector will deliver Microsoft software licenses to the Army.

Opinion

Even a blip like sequestration can cause real damage

A reader comment reminds Editor Nick Wakeman that just because an issue like sequestration may not last a long time doesn't mean it won't cause some damage.

10 to battle for $315M Army Corps of Engineers contract

Work on the $315 million Army Corps of Engineering contract will focus on security and control systems.

Who's next on the M&A hit list?

As recent deals attest, for likely takeover targets, look no further than the winners of large task order contracts.

New BAE leader puts focus on people

DeEtte Gray's strategy to grow BAE Systems Intelligence & Security business starts with a focus on culture. She shares her thoughts on how to find and keep top talent.

Opinion

What's beyond sequestration? Plenty.

When contractors start talking about issues that concern them, it's quickly obvious that little has to do with sequestration or the fiscal cliff.

American Systems wins $56M communications contract

American Systems will help the Army Reserve stay connected to the secure SIPRnet network under a $56 million contract.

Market evolution: Cisco picks a new path forward

Cisco's future isn't about selling routers and switches, but instead, CEO John Chambers is focused on software and services as the driver of growth. What does this say about how the technology market is evolving?