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What the Top 100 slogans can teach us about today's market

An analysis of the slogans and taglines of the 2024 Top 100 gives us valuable insights into today's market and the image and value these companies want to project, writes marketing expert Joyce Bosc.

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The coming quantum revolution and the race against time for national security

Swift action is needed to protect data and harness the power of quantum technologies as the so-called Q-Day looms, writes Vibrint CEO Tom Lash.

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Is it ever too late for end-of-fiscal year federal marketing?

The short answer is No, but here are some tips from marketing expert Lisa M. Sherwin Wulf, who explains some of steps that can bring success now and lay the foundation for the future.

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Client Disconnect: Are you selling what they're not buying?

Many GovCon professionals overestimate their client focus, unaware that common missteps like talking too much and failing to listen alienate clients, writes BD expert Nic Coppings.

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The troubling implications of the Biden administration's involvement in a single federal contract

The insertion of a labor harmony agreement into the Medicare Contact Center Operations recompete sets a dangerous precedent for federal contracts, writes attorney Daniel Abrahams.

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How government contractors can attract veterans transitioning to civilian work

Creativity and focus are key to how companies in the market can make the most out of what veterans bring to the workforce, ASRC Federal's chief human resources officer Shaveta Joshi writes.

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Why Space Force eyes COTS products for its defensive strategy

Satellites are absolutely vital for the U.S. military infrastructure and that's why partnering with commercial providers is critical, writes Cailabs US President Jeff Huggins.

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How small businesses can navigate the market

There are tools available that can help small businesses clear the hurdles ahead of them, ClassWallet CEO Jamie Rosenberg writes.

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How tech investments spur M&A activity across the federal market

Bill Farmer, managing director at Brown Gibbons Lang & Co., explains how national security challenges and the rapid influx of new technologies are helping drive the activity.

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The coming cyber reckoning for federal contractors

Contractors face a 90-day deadline to prove their cybersecurity compliance as awards for the OASIS+ vehicle start to fall and that is a precursor to broader industry-wide requirements, DTS CEO Edward Tuorinsky writes.

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Anduril's hyperscale blueprint is all about its alternative business model

The amount of new investment and a higher valuation for the seven-year-old defense tech startup are important, but far from everything.

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How technology can play a critical role in reducing suicides among active-duty personnel and vets

Accenture executive Kelly Faddis and retired Air Force leader Tony Reardon explain the power of AI and machine learning to identify and support military personnel at risk of suicide.

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Mastering the year-end sprint: Keys to fourth-quarter success

Market expert Larry Allen shares five strategies to maximize your opportunities and build a sustainable business for the fourth quarter and beyond.

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Get focused before going out on your own

Marketing guru Mark Amtower explains why you need a strategy that clearly differentiates your skillsets when you try to launch your own consulting firm.

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How to share your M&A story and keep employees

Public relations practitioner Joyce Bosc explains the strategies that can help you keep your people during a transaction.

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The rewards and risks of investing in GenAI for proposal development

Companies must weigh multiple factors when deciding how and what to invest in when picking a path forward with generative artificial intelligence for proposal development, writes Bruce Feldman of Lohfeld Consulting Group.

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The silent killer of GovCon growth: Are you in denial?

GovCon executives at mid-sized companies often blame external factors for lost bids. But the real culprit is often internal denial, writes business development practitioner Nic Coppings.

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Federal AI chiefs: Guardians of truth in the Digital Age

Terry Halverson of IBM's federal arm explains how the government's team of chief artificial intelligence officers can leverage open-source to combat misinformation.

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From service to BD Success: Avoid these three mistakes when hiring veterans

As you onboard veterans for business development roles, you need to invest in the right training, according to BD expert Nic Coppings.

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Maximus protests labor clause in $6.6B CMS recompete

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services decided not to continue with the contract after the current option and has inserted a labor harmony requirement into the new solicitation.