Is IBM waving the white flag in battle for CIA contract?
IBM says it won't ask for an injunction to stop Amazon from working on a $600 million CIA cloud contract, essentially ending its fight for the contract. What have we learned, and what questions still remain?
Deltek CEO Mike Corkery makes his mark
Mike Corkery has led Deltek for nearly a year, and in that time, it has captured a broader set of customers and expanded its reach into new markets. What's his vision for Deltek 3.0?
Pentagon moves over 10,000 email accounts to DISA-run cloud
The Pentagon has moved more than 10,000 email accounts to a cloud-based Defense Department Enterprise Email service run by DISA, according to NextGov.
CIA claims cloud injunction will hurt national security
In the ongoing battle between IBM and Amazon over a $600 million cloud computing contract, the government is arguing that IBM's request for an injunction would hurt national security.
IBM captures GSA contract to manage $1B in transactions
Big Blue to offer end-to-end services including critical cloud servces to the GSA Global Supply, which provides commercial goods and services to government customers around the world.
Former CGI exec sets her sights on health IT market
Donna Morea jokes that she's looking for her second job, but she's actually looking to buy, and she's being guided by a strategy focused on the promise of the state and local health IT market and the convergence of technology and growing demand.
Big Blue files to stop court's ruling over CIA contract
IBM is trying to ensure that Amazon Web Services' latest triumph in the battle to build the CIA's cloud computing infrastructure is short-lived.
Microsoft readying Azure cloud service for government
Microsoft is planning on offering its Azure cloud service to the U.S. Government through a new offering called Windows Azure U.S. Government Cloud.
Amazon win restarts CIA cloud contract
Although IBM plans to appeal, the judge's ruling in Amazon's favor means work on the $600 million CIA cloud contract can start immediately.
Will Snowden kill the public cloud?
A new survey shows a serious rethinking of the public cloud in the wake of the Snowden case. While the public cloud has gained little traction in the public sector, the security questions raised by this scandal will need to be addressed for wary customers.
What’s Amazon’s role on the $10B Interior cloud contract?
In this WT Insider exclusive, we offer a sneak peek at FCW's analysis of Amazon's subcontracting approach to the $10 billion Interior Department cloud computing contract.
Accenture to invest $400M in public sector cloud tech by 2015
Accenture plans to invest $400 million in cloud technologies between now and 2015 to better assist its government clients adopt a more cost effective cloud infrastructure.
Amazon, IBM show their claws in CIA fight
Amazon's lawsuit against the federal government goes after both IBM and the GAO as it fights to keep a $600 million cloud contract with the CIA.
Postal picks SecureKey for $15.1M online ID project
Cloud-based identity management gets a boost as the Postal Service taps SecureKey Technologies to build the Federal Cloud Credential Exchange to easier and cheaper access to various government web services.
4 nuggets from DISA industry day
During its industry day last week, DISA laid out its IT priorities, and its presentations offer a treasure trove of insights into where the defense agency is headed, and how contractors can play a role. Editor Nick Wakeman offers up four nuggets. Are there more?
VIP wins $95M BPA for DHS talent management system
Visionary Integration Professionals, teaming with Meridian Knowledge Solutions and CGI Federal, has won a $95 million contract with DHS to provide a cloud-based talent management system across the department.
Starbucks and Google: Not so grande for AT&T
Starbucks picking Google over AT&T for wireless service in its coffee houses isn't just a commercial deal; like Amazon versus IBM, the competitive landscape is changing rapidly, and you better be preparing for new challengers.
Major moves: Agencies changing how and what they buy
Buying habits are shifting as the government changes who it procures goods and services from. Will your company adapt to these shifts in the market,or will you be left behind?
Amazon goes to court to keep CIA contract
Amazon has filed a complaint in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in an attempt to derail the CIA's corrective action plan involving a $600 million cloud computing contract won by Amazon but protested by IBM.
Lessons from the fall of the Windows monopoly
Remember when the Justice Department accused Microsoft of being a monopoly? Well, those days are long over, and the rapid change in technology speaks volumes about the market, as well as where companies should focus their priorities.
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