2012 Budget

IT market nears its bottom

2013 and 2014 might be the low point for the market, but who is expected to take the biggest hit?

  • By Nick Wakeman

DHS plans $8B spending spree by Sept. 30

The Homeland Security Department has more than half of its IT budget yet to obligate in fiscal 2012.

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Has industry moved past the fear and angst of budget cuts?

Companies have done a lot to prepare for the coming budget cuts and it is starting to show.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Where's the gold in the federal market?

They aren't easy to find, but there are still rich opportunities in the federal market. Do you know where to look?

  • By Nick Wakeman

Where does DOD enterprise e-mail really stand?

More than a year into the program, there are more questions than ever when it comes to DOD enterprise e-mail.

  • By Amber Corrin

Where does DOD enterprise e-mail really stand?

More than a year into the program, there are more questions than ever when it comes to DOD enterprise e-mail.

  • By Amber Corrin
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DOD tries to calm industry fears

Despite projected spending decreases, industry will remain the military’s key partner, a top DOD acquisition official says.

  • By Amber Corrin

How will you remember 2011?

And are you ready for 2012? Editor Nick Wakeman highlights the top stories of the past year with predictions for the coming year.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Lucrative VA projects get 2012 funding OK

2012 omnibus budget brings millions to VA projects. Where's the money going?

  • By Alice Lipowicz

Deal reached to avert shutdown with only hours to spare

A late-night deal avoided a partial government shutdown, the fifth such occasion this year.

  • By Camille Tuutti

For agencies, only one measure of success really counts

In today's environment, agenices should set one simple goal and forget everything else, writes Editor Nick Wakeman.

  • By Nick Wakeman

What's your 2012 New Year's resolution?

The new year will require contractors to be proactive to stay competitive.

  • By Mark Amtower

Home improvement and the federal budget

Agencies should have enough budget flexibility to manage emergent situations.

  • By Michael Hardy
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Harsh budget reality hits home

The reality of tightening budgets is starting to sink in, Steve Kelman observes.

Budget cuts won't stop DOD IT spending in 2012, forecast predicts

DOD's appetite for IT expected to be diminished, but still healthy

  • By Amber Corrin

Normal budgets still two years away

With the economy still shaky and the 2012 elections still to get through, contractors can expect the uncertainty about the flow of spending to continue until at least 2013.

  • By Bill Loomis

Get used to shutdown risks

A smooth budget process isn't likely anytime soon, but agencies may be getting used to it.

  • By Alice Lipowicz and Camille Tuutti

What does the $16 muffin really mean?

Attention to allegedly overpriced conference muffins gives a false image of the reasons for the deficit, writes Steve Kelman.

Senate passes budget deal; What will House do?

Senate reaches agreement that could avert a government shutdown, but House approval is still needed.

  • By Camille Tuutti

Senate nixes funding bill; another shutdown looms

A federal shutdown remains a possibility, but the Senate vows to try again Monday.

  • By Camille Tuutti

Government shutdown déjà vu all over again?

For the third time this year, the government nears shutdown, with disaster relief funds the sticking point.

  • By Amber Corrin