Opinion
To survive the new GovCon environment, your people are your ultimate competitive edge
Five critical blind spots that threaten you contracts, and how to transform your team before it is too late, according to BD expert Nic Coppings.
Opinion
FAR overhaul: The challenges in tackling federal procurement’s 5,000-page beast
The General Services Administration's acting leader outlines a blueprint for how the Trump administration wants to streamline regulations, a move aimed at opening the market to more competition and "best-in-class" companies.
Opinion
Buckle up: The acquisition ride is only going to get bumpier
The zone is being flooded and we’re only two months in.
Opinion
GovCon in the crosshairs: Proving your value in the era of DOGE
Contractors need to rapidly adapt their messaging and strategic positioning if they hope to remain competitive, writes Janet Waring, co-founder and CEO of Art Form Agency, a digital marketing firm.
Companies
ANALYSIS: Federal contractors navigate Trump administration uncertainty
Recent quarterly earnings calls by Science Applications International Corp. and Accenture reveal early some impacts as DOGE reviews create market anxiety.
Opinion
AI’s promise amid federal EHR growing pains
As VA struggle with costs and DOD completes its rollout, artificial intelligence offers a path forward for electronic health records.
Opinion
Centralized federal procurements bring plenty of risks, potential rewards
DOGE is considering whether to designate the General Services Administration as the mandatory purchasing center for civilian agencies. But history suggests that competition drives innovation and efficiency, not consolidation.
Opinion
Undersea cables are under threat, and they are the veins of our digital world
As maritime sabotage rises, satellites hold the key to protecting them and ensuring global connectivity.
Opinion
Why post-quantum security planning must start today
Thales Trusted Cyber Technologies deputy CTO Gina Scinta warns that quantum computers are a few short years away so there should be no delay in addressing encryption vulnerabilities. .
Opinion
Why a cohesive federal strategy should lead America’s AI future
Removing barriers to innovation while balancing security and collaboration are crucial, writes Laura Stash of iTech AG.
Opinion
The beating heart of small business: An ominous threat grows louder
Small businesses are suffering under contract cuts driven by the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency, writes Lisa Shea Mundt of the Pulse of GovCon.
Contracts
Some cancelled VA contracts disappear from ‘Wall of Receipts’ as more cuts loom
Despite inconsistencies, veteran-owned businesses are bearing the brunt of the DOGE-driven eliminations at the Veterans Affairs Department.
Opinion
4 keys for effectively optimizing the GovCon workforce
Adopting a technology-first mindset is only step one in the overall direction, writes Raju Karki of Karki Consulting Group.
Opinion
COMMENTARY: The chainsaw approach to cutting government promises more damage than results
The new GovCon oversight strategy seems to go like this: Make big, broad accusations of wrongdoing and then watch your targets squirm.
Opinion
Three strategies to improve AI performance within government agencies
Clear objectives, accessible data, and modern infrastructure are essential for agencies to maximize returns on AI investments, writes Rob Carey of Cloudera.
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Where's the cyber EO among all the Trump executive orders?
While the White House pushes for government efficiency, federal agencies and contractors await critical cybersecurity guidance.
Opinion
COMMENTARY: Bipartisan effort needed to advance cyber protections for critical infrastructure
Cybersecurity strategies must remain flexible and agile in the ongoing arms race against cybercriminals, writes Paul Aronhime of Keeper Security.
Opinion
Navigating Trump’s Cuts: How empathy wins in the new era of government contracting
While contractors chase opportunities, savvy firms build trust with federal employees facing unprecedented uncertainty.
Opinion
COMMENTARY: The global impact of the US' foreign aid re-evaluation
President Trump's shift in U.S. foreign assistance policy has serious implications for USAID employees and contractors alike. Here is what it could mean, according to Karen Dobson.
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