Who is in the wings?

Industry leaders are anxious for next round of political appointees.

Things to remember as we move beyond the transition

The transition is over, so now the real work begins. Smart companies need to position themselves as partners, even before the government starts to spend money again.

Nortel parent files for bankruptcy

The filing is not expected to impact Nortel Government Solutions.

Innovate to thrive in 2009

Technologies that save money, create efficiencies and serve agency missions will find favor under the Obama administration.

CA buys data loss prevention technology

CA to acquire Orchestria to gain data loss prevention technology.

About our new look

Our new Web site has more user friendly features and more opportunities to share and comment on stories and dig deeper into the topics driving the government market.

Contractors and patriotism

For a story that comes out Jan. 12, I had the opportunity to interview Dennis Stolkey, senior vice president, U.S. public sector for EDS. The story will be about challenges and opportunities for government contractors in 2009. While Stolkey contributed greatly to the piece and my understanding of what contractors face in the coming year, two days before Christmas I'm thinking more about the end of our conversation.

Metalmark buys into government market

Metalmark Capital Holdings LLC has acquired Schafer Corp., an engineering and professional services company.

Alliant head scratcher

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Alliant arrives in time for Christmas

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Readers speak out on small biz issues

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Deadlines loom for ITIP contract

Bidders prepare for TSA infrastructure contract.

Don't be a mule

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New Mountain adds Camber to its portfolio

New Mountain Capital makes investment in Camber Corp.

A modest small biz proposal

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L-3 adds capabilities to international business

L-3 Communications Corp. bolstered its nation-building capabilities with the acquisition of International Resources Group Ltd.

Full steam ahead

Unisys' new federal chief moves quickly to reinvigorate business.

Kforce Inc. snaps up dNovus

Kforce Inc. has acquired dNovus RDI in a move that bolsters Kforce's ability to act as a prime contractor for information technology particularly in the government health care market.

SBInet reaches a turning point

SBInet enters a critical phase in 2009 as the Boeing Co. and the Homeland Security Department look to the project's future.

Hughes retires as SRA financial officer

Steve Hughes retires as SRA International's chief financial officer.