Big Data

Debunking the 5 myths of Big Data

Accenture's Chris Smith takes on the five most common myths that undermine the value of Big Data.

  • By Chris Smith

A two-part strategy for getting value from data center consolidation

A lot of work is getting consolidating data centers, but how do you know it's worth it? Here's how.

  • By Tony Crescenzo

For new owner, GTSI a dream come true

Where does GTSI's new owner, Unicom Global, see opportunities ahead in the government market?

  • By Nick Wakeman

Top 100 contractors hunt for new opportunities

The largest contractors in the government market, the so-called top dogs, are hunting for the bright spots in a down market.

  • By Nick Wakeman

IBM adds software analytics firm to Big Blue offerings

Acquisition said to enhance IBM's Smarter Analytics capabilities and support company's long-term growth strategy.

  • By David Hubler

Raytheon probes foreign metaphors for Army lab

Technology aims to find, identify and categorize foreign language metaphors for cultural insight.

  • By David Hubler
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Can Ballmer and Microsoft catch Apple and Android?

Steve Ballmer made his case before the Northern Virginia Technology Council on April 19, but is Microsoft just playing the "Me too" card?

  • By Nick Wakeman

Can private equity create a better mouse trap?

With Novetta, Arlington Capital’s idea was to create a mid-size company large enough to bid on prime contracts and take on large big-data challenges. Will it work?

  • By David Hubler

Do you know your customers' top 5 challenges?

Leading CTOs explain the biggest challenges -- and your opportunities -- that government agencies face today.

  • By Heather Hayes

Top CTOs on the keys to innovation

Award-winning CTOs from Agilex, Noblis and Northrop Grumman share their philosophies about innovation and technology and the importance of serving their customers.

  • By Heather Hayes

How one small business embraced the cloud and won

Global Computer Enterprises reached for cloud computing more than six years ago and was one of the first to offer the service to government agencies.

  • By David Hubler

Data-crunching companies merge to strengthen offerings

Newly created Novetta’s key strengths include information exploitation, cybersecurity, cloud computing and solution engineering.

  • By David Hubler

Big data drives hot job prospect

The popularity of big data is creating demand for a new kind of job, the so-called data scientist.

  • By Washington Technology staff
Featured eBooks

Taking stock of top 10 lists

Do Gartner's annual lists of top technologies hit the mark or miss the boat? We look back over the years to find out.

  • By John Zyskowski

Are you ready for the new realities of contracting?

From low cost to more risk, government contractors must prepare for the new realities of government contracting. The first of a four-part series.

  • By Steve Charles

TASC CEO on the opportunities and challenges ahead

David Langstaff returns as a CEO to a different market than a decade ago, but he still sees plenty to get excited about.

  • By Nick Wakeman

2013 budget proposal puts IT on short leash

Obama's 2013 budget proposal aims to slash federal IT in some areas but expand its use when it can streamline government operations. The budget also includes an overall 8-percent reduction in Small Business Administration technical assistance programs.

  • By 1105 Media Staff

Search fuels one small firm's dream of big data success

Splunk hangs future on search product that handles a multitude of tasks

  • By David Hubler

Teradata unit captures analytics work with Defense Commissary

Claraview specializes in business intelligence and data warehousing.

  • By Alysha Sideman

UK firm buys two U.S. cyber players

Ultra Electronics makes push into the U.S. cyber market with Zu and Sotech acquisitions.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Sotera makes deal for data fusion firm

Addition of cloud-based solutions builds on work with defense and intelligence agencies.

  • By Nick Wakeman