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Judge says SBA needs to rethink 8(a) program

A federal judge says a company was discriminated against when the Agriculture Department and Small Business Administration made its contract an 8(a) set-aside. The result will mean major changes to the program.

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It's never too late for the most important fiscal year-end sales tip

Making a good first impression means leveraging your LinkedIn profile to build your network, no matter what time of year it is.

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Investing in your leaders is a win for your people and your business

General Dynamics IT's president Amy Gilliland shares how the people side of the business has changed and why it is crucial to support your people managers if you want to sustain success in the market.

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New CIO-SP4 case adds more delays

This latest lawsuit raises questions about how the agency running this $50 billion government-wide IT procurement interprets evaluation rules around different types of contracts.

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NATO creates $1.1B investment fund to target tech startups

The intergovernmental military alliance that connects Europe and North America also wants a big net to find and work with innovative companies, following a model already in use by the U.S. government.

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What a 'whole of government' approach means for cybersecurity

The money flowing to state and local governments is influencing these entities to adopt new ways to manage their IT. It's starting with cyber but it won't end there.

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Fraud prevention demands a multi-layer response

Data sharing is a key element to combat multi-billion dollar losses.

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How an ESOP can help your business and empower your employees

Discover how an employee stock ownership plan can transform your business, empower your employees, and provide tax advantages while fueling long-term success for your company.

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All employees need customer engagement training

Customer engagement training is as important as ethics and compliance training. Every employee plays a role in fostering relationships, safeguarding reputation and securing future opportunities.

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How to maximize the value of your intellectual property investments

Contractors who want to use new IP to raise their profiles, gain new contractors or push their brand and/or technology into other verticals can use these tactics.

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Is model-based systems engineering right for you?

Model-based systems engineering is widely used when designing complex systems, but the question remains of when is it right for your project or system.

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Confronting the biases embedded in AI and mitigating the risks

The risk of bias is high in artificial intelligence systems and the explosion of AI should prompt a call-to-action to develop best practices.

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TAKE OUR SURVEY: How healthy is the partnering paradigm

Washington Technology has launched a survey to explore the state of partnering in the federal market. Take the survey and make your voice heard.

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For a secure cyber capability, less is more

Artificial intelligence and automation are critical tools for good cyber hygiene but many organizations have too many spot solutions that cloud their environments.

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Letter alleges CIO-SP4 unfairly favors large businesses over small firms

In response to an agency report on the protests, one company claims that half of the large businesses expected to win a seat on the $50 billion IT contract could not qualify if they were small businesses.

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Why communications needs to be part of your cyber breach response

Data breaches, unfortunately, are more a matter of when not if, so contractors and agencies need to prepare and that includes knowing what to share when you've been hacked.

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Phil Kiviat, long-time advocate for better government, dies at age 85

He will be remembered for his work to foster closer relationships between government and industry through building trust.

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Come celebrate the 2023 Top 100 at the Big Breakdown

Don't miss our Top 100 event on June 6, where we will unveil the 2023 rankings of the market's largest contractors and hear from the CEO of one of them.

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Security standard revisions should not delay CMMC prep work

Companies should be ready to comply before the eventual release of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification for all firms in the defense industrial base.

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2023 should be the year of cyber resilience

Agencies need to be focused on their cybersecurity posture and a critical step is making sure that security solutions are compatible and can be integrated.