Ridge criticizes sluggish implementation of security technologies

Tom Ridge joins the American Security Challenge in a call for more investments in cyber, C4ISR and other security technologies.

Security a bright spot in IT spending

Security spending may have slowed, but it still outpaces spending in other segments.

Analyst’s LBO suggestion quickly raises CSC stock

Computer Sciences Corp. stock rapidly rose just before markets opened today in New York when an industry analyst cited the company as an attractive takeover target for a private-equity company.

600 execs take Lockheed buyout

An executive buyout program has enticed 600 people, or about 25 percent of Lockheed Martin Corp.'s executives, to leave the company.

State, local agencies will increase IT spending through 2015

State and local governments are looking to IT investments to increase productivity in education, general government services and law enforcement/public safety during the next five years, the market research firm Input says.

Defense, intelligence work push CACI to record year

Strong performances in the defense and intelligence businesses pushed CACI's fiscal fourth quarter and full fiscal year to revenue and earnings records.

FLIR makes $274M deal for advanced sensor maker

FLIR Systems Inc. acquisition of ICx Technologies Inc. will bolster its homeland security and defense business.

SRA growth reaches $1.7B in 2010

SRA International Inc. reports that its revenue grew by more than 8 percent as its contract backlog and opportunity pipeline increased during the company's fiscal 2010.

Contractors prepare to face headwinds

Columnist John Hagan examines quarterly reports to explain how companies are preparing for challenging times in the government market.

Prime fed contracts spur NCI second-quarter growth

Spurred by prime federal contracts, NCI’s revenues rose 17 percent in the second quarter of 2010 to $126.6 million compared to $108.5 million for the second quarter of 2009, the company reported August 4 at the close of business.

Tactical radios lead Harris growth

Company tops $5.2 billion in annual revenue and expects 2011 to approach $6 billion as tactical communications offerings experience strong growth.

Northrop headquarters move a fiscal move as well

Northrop Grumman Corp.’s decision to buy rather than lease its new corporate headquarters in Falls Church, Va., wasn’t based primarily on that old real estate axiom "location, location, location." It was more likely accounting, accounting, accounting.

CGI again extends tender offer to buy Stanley

CGI Fairfax Corp. has again extended its cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Stanley Inc. for $37.50 per share in cash. The purchase price is expected to be approximately $1 billion.

Threats loom for government contractors

Most financial measures show the government market moving from historic highs toward a period of increased risk.

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Warning: Tough times ahead

The government market has reached maturity just in time to face hard times as agencies grapple with the federal deficit.

Agilex, NISC lead slate of Hot Ticket winners

The Northern Virginia Technology Council recognizes up-and-comers in the technology market.

Booz Allen heads for Wall Street with IPO

Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. has filed an initial public offering that should allow it to pay off debt leftover from its acquisition by the Carlyle Group.

Inside ICF's rise in the federal market

Despite the completion of a major government contract, IFC, which ranked No. 99 in 2009, focused on its core capabilities and jumped to No. 66 on the Top 100.

Fewer new contract starts slow SAIC quarterly revenue growth

SAIC reported first-quarter fiscal 2011 revenues of $2.69 billion, up 1 percent from $2.65 billion in the same quarter a year ago. Internal revenue growth contracted 1 percentage point for the quarter, the company reported at the close of business June 3.