Contractor of the Year awards announced

The 2008 winners of the Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year awards were announced.

FDA picks 10 for tech modernization effort

Ten companies have won spots on a $2.5 billion contract to modernize information technology systems at the Food and Drug Administration.

Security group launches certification for software development

The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium released a new certification program for software security.

Eagle fuels series of acquisitions

It is well known in the government that companies often turn to acquisitions as a way of accessing important markets and customers.

Baroni departs as head of Unisys federal

Greg Baroni, who has led Unisys Corp.' federal government business since 2001, has left the company.

Welcome back

Affiliated Computer Services is about to fully embrace the federal market again as a non-compete agreement it signed with Lockheed Martin Corp. expires Nov. 24.

Small-business special report | Focus, partnership and know-how drive success

Skim the headlines of the Fast 50 portion of the 2008 Small-Business Special Report and you'll find insight into what it takes to succeed in the government market.

Prove your worth as a partner

Partnership has been a central ethos for Ace Info Solutions Inc. since Jay Challa founded the business in his basement in 2001.

Diversity is a hallmark of 8(a)

A look at several of Washington Technology's Top 25 8(a) small businesses reveals the broad spectrum of services such companies provide the federal government.

O'Neill to run Siemens, Gores Group venture

James O'Neill will run a new joint venture created by Siemens AG and the Gores Group.

Dollars keep growing for Alaska Native Corporations

Companies owned by Alaska Native Corp. and Native American Indian tribes continue to grow in the government market.

New look brings focus to our mission

With this issue of Washington Technology, we launch a revamped magazine that we believe will bring you more insight into the people, companies and issues that drive the government information technology market.

Orizon picks up HR support at EPA

Orizon Inc. will support the Environmental Protection Agency's PeoplePlus system under a new contract.

Pragmatics picks up State's desktop support

Pragmatics Inc. will support 37,000 desktops at the State Department under a new task order.

SI acquisition just one step for Serco

Two years ago, when Ed Casey, chairman and CEO of Serco, was interviewed for Washington Technology's Top 100 issue, he said he was positioning the company to become a $1 billion player in the government market. With its plan to buy SI International Inc., Serco jumped to $1.3 billion, but that is just the start.

Know your customer and your technology

The key to persuading customers to adopt a new technology is to provide features they will find irresistible.