Opinion

CMMC may address today's cyber concerns but can it address future threats?

Quantum computing is on the horizon bringing with it a new set of cybersecurity challenges. Government contractors must prepare now for encryption and other concerns.

Opinion

8 marketing strategies that drive successful M&A

Marketing expert Brian Lustig explains how the right public relations strategy can drive value of any company looking toward a successful exit.

Opinion

Navy budget puts emphasis on infosec, enterprise systems and tools

Grier Eagan, senior market intelligence analyst with ImmixGroup, breaks down Navy IT spending and identifies where the service branch is looking for help.

Opinion

A year-end guide for small and mid-sized GovCons

Raju Karki, CEO of Karki Consulting Group, offers a three-stage guide for companies to navigate this final stretch of the calendar year with confidence.

Opinion

COMMENTARY: When it comes to rulemaking, your voice matters

Commenting on proposed rules can be a powerful opportunity for small businesses to shape the regulations they'll have to live by. Here's the how and why by former SBA executive Robb Wong.

Opinion

Good luck, Department of Government Efficiency

COMMENTARY | It sounds like a federal agency, but its job is to get rid of them.

Opinion

The Silent Killer 2: The four words that saved a recompete

In part two, BD expert Nic Coppings explains how even engineers and line managers can play a vital role in winning recompetes.

Opinion

Understanding stakeholders and missions matters more than ever as the market faces change

The second Trump administration will bring new priorities and new ways of doing business, but supporting the customer should remain your top priority.

Contracts

Modification trips up ManTech’s protest over Army award

The fight is over after the Army amended the task order and lowered its value below the threshold for protests.

Opinion

Groundswell's protest of Army business system award calls out debriefing issues

Groundswell's complaints around the lack of transparency in the competition brings back up an industry-wide frustration with limited feedback in debriefings from agencies.

Opinion

The knowns and unknowns of a second Trump administration

Some priorities such as cyber and artificial intelligence are likely not changing, but we will watch the transition for what else might impact government contractors.

Opinion

DOJ's strong message to contractors: plug all cybersecurity holes

A string of False Claims Act settlements should put contractors on notice for how the Justice Department is active and open to whistleblower complaints, writes attorney Gordon Schnell.

Opinion

How automation can help address the cybersecurity talent shortage

Organizations that automate cybersecurity functions can address the need for more cyber professionals and better use existing talent to increase effectiveness and employee satisfaction, writes Tom Conway, director of federal systems integrators at Armis.

Opinion

If Ghostbusters can get a reboot, why not Mythbusters?

Procurement expert Larry Allen makes the case that its time to reboot the Mythbusters franchise to improve communication and efficiency in acquisition.

Opinion

The Silent Killer: How a PM's complacency cost his company millions

Business development expert Nic Coppings explains the risk of over estimating the relationship with your customer and how to avoid the pitfalls.

Opinion

Federal civilian IT spending set to surge in fiscal 2025

The ImmixGroup’s Andy Dean analyzes key priorities driving the $76.8 billion IT budget request, including cybersecurity and AI initiatives.

Opinion

How election results can shape the chances of a government shutdown

Market expert Larry Allen explains three scenarios for fiscal 2025 appropriations and shutdown risks based on potential election outcomes.

Opinion

How agencies can use fiscal year-end funds to drive transformation

End-of-year spending can support meaningful investments that sustain momentum and amplify ongoing efforts, writes IBM's Terry Halverson.

Opinion

DOD's IT and cyber priorities for fiscal year 2025

Grier Eagan from immixGroupIT breaks down the IT modernization, deterrence and artificial intelligence opportunities that are available for solutions providers.

Opinion

How the Secure by Design initiative can change cybersecurity strategies

GitLab's federal technology chief Joel Krooswyk explains the role of DevSecOps, software bills of materials and artificial intelligence in driving greater transparency and efficiency in government software development.