Will talent headwinds slow growth?

The federal market is expected to grow over the next two years but GovCon firms are still challenged to find, hire and retain the enough people to meet their needs.

The 7-Step Marketing Planning Process

A systematic marketing planning process can be adapted to a wide variety of challenges, from launching a new firm or practice area to repositioning an existing firm. Here's how to do it.

Cloud projects eat into shared services

Cloud and better business management practices are biting into the way federal agencies buy and use their IT, according to the PSC Vision market forecast.

Podcasts

PODCAST: SAIC's Onstott and technology eras

The history of IT innovation can be divided into several eras (mainframe, PC, the Web, etc.). In this Project 38 episode, SAIC Chief Technology Officer Charles Onstott explains the era we are in now and what might be coming next.

Economy in uncharted waters leaves GovCon wondering

The U.S. economy is slowing but may not be heading for a recession. Congress and the White House have a budget agreement in place but no appropriations. And the debt just keeps getting bigger. So what should contractors expect next?

Can JEDI be a boon for IT services players?

The Defense Department shut out traditional systems integrators from winning JEDI. That doesn't automatically mean the cloud infrastructure contract can't fuel more opportunities for them: as long as they know themselves and their customers very well.

Budget uncertainty a major concern across agencies

The Professional Services Council's Vision Forecast goes deeper than just the numbers as it explores the challenges and needs of government agencies in 2020 and beyond.

Microsoft no underdog, but JEDI win resets the federal cloud landscape

Microsoft's JEDI victory will only increase competition and innovation, market analysts and observers say.

Corporate earnings offer key insights on competitive environment

More companies will offer reports on their quarterly earnings this week, offering important insights on the trends driving the market and how the budget is impacting the competitive landscape.

Missile defense contractors await OASIS on-ramp

The Army is shifting a missile command contract to OASIS, but that also means incumbents won't be able to bid as primes.

Opinion

5 considerations as you start 2020

Intelligence is the critical information that you need to survive and thrive in the government market. Here are five methods and sources to get the information you need.

Where does Northrop see its services future after reorg?

Northrop Grumman's realignment mostly will affect its technology services segment just as that business shows signs of growth after a significant pivot.

Guidehouse withdraws OASIS protest after GSA makes change

Guidehouse has withdrawn its protest regarding the OASIS just days after GSA made changes in the on-ramp solicitation for three pools in that contract.

DOD plans draft solicitations for large-scale 5G experimentation

The Defense Department will release a draft request for proposals next month to create large test beds for 5G applications and spectrum sharing.

General Dynamics not sweating protests, award delays

General Dynamics' third quarter saw large wins delayed by protests and decisions on awards pushed out further even as it touts the IT services segment's underlying metrics that signal growth.

JEDI cloud procurement looks back on track

Setting aside the fact that Defense Secretary Mark Esper's son works for IBM, the bigger news is that the JEDI cloud contract seems to have returned to the hands of career procurement professionals.

Podcasts

GDIT's Khanna on how cloud and cyber disrupt the market

General Dynamics IT Chief Technology Officer Yogesh Khanna talks about how cloud computing and the push for cybersecurity are fundamentally changing the market and what systems integrators delivering to customers.

IRS faces challenges with security, modernization and people

A new audit says that the IRS should focus on modernizing IT, improve security control, eliminate critical vulnerabilities in servers used for personal devices and address its "serious" human capital crisis.

How Vectrus helps military bases scout for new tech

Like many federal systems integrators, Vectrus also finds itself on a continuous tech scouting mission but one that is tied almost exclusively to its core of supporting military bases and IT networks worldwide.

Vectrus looks ahead and up after clearing big hurdle

Vectrus has done its part in clearing the company's largest recompete and is already looking ahead on continuing its turnaround from a much different and difficult place a few years ago.