Opinion
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.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
Which path will, and should, small business contracting follow?
Another new initiative to increase small business participation in federal contracting brings up the disconnect between the amounts of money and companies in the system. It's time to ask whether growing both of those numbers is possible.
Opinion
CIO-SP4 protests move toward final decision
No action appears likely to resolve the 130-plus protests involving this $50 billion IT vehicle, which indicates the Government Accountability Office will decide on the contract's next steps.
Opinion
How government support can transform the quantum sector
The best and fastest way to bring real quantum computing to the commercial market is the government's role as a backer of research and development and as a buyer of quantum systems.
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Judge reverses course, denies firm's standing to protest
Whether a subcontractor can force its way onto a team because it has a commercial product remains an unanswered question.
Opinion
A deep dive into DIU is featured at the next WT Power Breakfast
We'll explore the ins and outs of the Defense Innovation Unit and how contractors can find cutting edge technologies to incorporate into their solutions at our May 25 WT Power Breakfast
Opinion
CEO retirements signal growing market maturity
A grouping of recent CEO retirements came with no drama and are a sign of stability in the market. Just don't think of it as boring.
Opinion
The need for clarity as GovCon faces a ‘Black Swan’ moment
Shutdowns and stopgap funding measures are familiar territory for government contractors, but a potential debt default is not. It's time to understand what that might mean.
Opinion
Why corporate leaders need to be involved in customer outreach
When potential buyers see an active role being played by company executives, their confidence in that company goes up, the company credibility rises, and the likelihood of being a winner increases as well.
Opinion
4 tips to help you understand the DFARS cyber requirements
The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations can be a source confusion, but if you break down its multiple parts you begin to see how it all fits together.
Opinion
Another six-month extension for CIO-SP3
This takes place as the National Institutes of Health's IT acquisition arm works to clear out over 100 protests against the CIO-SP4 IT contract.
Opinion
Industry group urges changes to Alliant 3 solicitation
The Information Technology Competitive Coalition wants the General Services Administration to make four changes to the Alliant 3 solicitation so it will be more competitive and open to mid-size government contractors.
Opinion
Why cyber resiliency might be your best cloud sales pitch
Many government agencies still don't feel a compelling reason to migrate to the cloud but a focus on cybersecurity might be the lever you need to unlock that business.
Opinion
How the Air Force stuck with CACI for $5.7B IT contract
The company hired three former Air Force officials as part of its pursuit, but a conflict-of-interest investigation indicated that none of them brought insider information with them.
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