Customers from far and wide

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Accenture to buy Maxim

Accenture LLP is adding to its defense consulting practice with the planned acquisition of Maxim Systems Inc.

Suss hires two from EDS

Suss Consulting has picked up a pair of EDS Corp. veterans as new consultants focused on the government information technology space.

Have fingerprint, will purchase

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EMC, Canon say good-bye to GSA

Two more household names in the government IT market have walked away from the General Services Administration.

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.

New voice on Fed Radio

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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

EDITOR'S NOTE: Because of technical difficulties, all 1105 Government Information Group Web sites, including WashingtonTechnology.com, were occassionally offline Monday, Oct. 29. The issue has been resolved. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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.

Down on the farm

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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.