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Larry Besterman
Larry Besterman is the president and CEO of TWD & Associates, an Arlington, Va.-based systems integrator.
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History's lessons blaze a path toward growth
A look back at the big tech challenges of the last 20 years teach of the need to plan for change now to create opportunities and improve government services.
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Larry Besterman
December 20, 2012
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