Going green is smart business

Editor's Note| Commentary: In the business world, green IT refers to two types of green ? the environment and cash.

Sometimes misperceptions hurt

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Private equity poised for a comeback

A new era of private equity investment in the government market is just around the corner, David Rubenstein of the Carlyle Group told the Northern Virginia Technology Council.

Perot hires IT vet for leadership post

Eugene "Lee" Carrick, formerly of Northrop Grumman Corp., is now an executive vice president at Perot Systems Government Services.

New player enters data center market

With cutting edge technology and a government contracting veteran at the helm, Liquid Computing Inc. is making a concerted push into the federal market.

A voice of reason

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Access denied

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Groh joins ranks at ESN

Denny Groh is hoping lightning will strike again as he takes on a new job as vice president of federal outsourcing with Engineering Services Network Inc.

Blackwater buys training company

Blackwater Worldwide LLC has acquired Backup Training Corp. of Couer d'Alene, Idaho.

BAE, GD join forces on combat development

Two giants of the defense world have agreed to collaborate to help the Army's Heavy Brigade Combat team's modernize two of its primary combat vehicles.

Secure borders are a timeless issue

When I visited Israel nearly 10 years ago, I learned what it means to cross a secure border.

Lockheed picks up IT vet

Mary Wall has joined Lockheed Martin Corp. as the director of business development with the company's Enterprise Solutions and Services unit.

Hansen to lead AeA

AeA has tapped Christopher Hansen to replace long-time President and CEO William Archey as the leader of the high-tech trade association.

Blackwater and contract oversight

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General Dynamics, BBN help Army counter snipers

General Dynamics Corp.'s C4 Systems unit will integrate BBN Technologies's Boomerang sniper-detection system into its Land Warrior system.

Perot takes over EdNet

Perot Systems Corp.'s latest contract win is a 10-year, $400 million Department of Education deal for IT infrastructure services.

Picture this | Tough road to health IT

The promise of health information technology is great, but the barriers are many.

EDO wins ballistic missile work

EDO Corp. will support the Ballistic Missile Defense System under a $55 million contract for evaluation and assessment support.