Opinion
Navigating M&A in the set-aside world
Brian Peirce of Rock Hall Partners explains the key factors buyers consider when targeting companies with set-aside contracts.
Opinion
Palantir's teaming approach on display in $178M Army targeting tech win
Our eyes go immediately to Palantir's lineup of industry partners for the "TITAN" program that show both disruption and teaming, especially when seeing both longstanding and emerging players on the list.
Opinion
Our next Power Breakfast to explore the Navy-industry partnership
This March 8 event will feature speakers from the Navy, Defense Department and industry that will share insights into what it means to work with the Navy.
Opinion
Sikorsky, Rain demo autonomous firefighting helicopter
The companies integrated their autonomous flight and wildfire detection technologies into a Black Hawk helicopter.
Opinion
DOD's new industrial strategy points to the future of national security
Kirk Konert, a managing partner at AE Industrial Partners, highlights the role of private capital in making the Defense Department's new industrial strategy keep going forward.
Opinion
8 habits that push your customers away
Business development expert Nic Coppings offers a reality check for government contractors and the many ways they alienate customers.
Opinion
Just how good is Gen AI in helping with proposals?
Lohfeld Consulting's Bruce Feldman shares the findings of a new AI study that found several areas that were reassuring and some surprises.
Opinion
One size doesn't fit all for multi-factor authentication
Gina Scinta, deputy chief technology officer at Thales Trusted Cyber Technologies, explains how to implement multi-factor authentication so its a powerful tool for mitigating the phishing attacks.
Opinion
Our next Power Breakfast explores the new National Defense Industrial Strategy
Danielle Miller, a Defense Department official and one of the strategy's authors, will share insights into the strategy and what comes next at our Feb. 16 event.
Opinion
Why small defense and government tech companies need an M&A strategy
Zack Hester of Bluestone Investment Partners explains why now is the right time for small and midsized companies to get involved in mergers and acquisitions.
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Solving manpower challenges with enterprise IT modernization
CACI International executive and retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Nagata explains how enterprise IT modernization offers powerful and profound ways to significantly improve combat readiness and performance.
Opinion
How to find that pathway to success through the SBIR program
Colvin Run Networks CEO Nikhil Shenoy shares how his company used the SBIR program and the lessons learned that can help other small businesses succeed.
Opinion
CMMC's effective date appears likely to be early 2025
The Defense Department needs to adjudicate comments and Congress needs to review the final rule on how contractors protect information before the standard takes effect.
Opinion
GovCon's 'rule of two' is about to widen in scope
The White House now wants agencies to apply this golden rule of government contracting to multiple-award contracts and their task orders, all in the name of more opportunities for small businesses. It appears to at least be worth trying.
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How enterprise IT modernization solves the manpower challenge
Retired general and CACI executive Michael Nagata explains how enterprise IT modernization supports combat readiness and performance.
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Five lessons learned as you prepare for CMMC
Cybersecurity expert Derek Kernus explains what was learned when a small business client went through a voluntary Defense Department assessment of how it protects controlled, unclassified information, meeting many of the CMMC requirements.
Opinion
6 steps for entrepreneurs and tax planning
Wealth planning expert Jamie Waldren offers six steps business owners can take to avoid taxes and build their wealth.
Opinion
NITAAC tries again to finalize CIO-SP4 awards
Notices are going out to winners, but there are still concerns that the $50 billion IT vehicle will get mired in protests again.
Opinion
Why 2024 will be a year of revolution in digital citizen services
The provision of thoughtful and effective citizen services remains a cornerstone of good governance and societal progress, with advanced technology a big part of that.
Opinion
Recent signs show the government is getting open source right. Is your organization?
White House and OMB initiatives are driving security concerns around open source because while it is a powerful tool, it needs to be managed effectively, our expert writes.
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