Going green pays in Europe, survey finds

It pays to go green, at least for European businesses that are making a real effort at it, according to a new survey by IDC and IT services company Atos Origin.

Opinion

A bounty of leadership expertise

The defense and government services sector has shining examples of leaders who have guided their companies through both good times and bad.

Rumored Qwest sell-off could hit Networx biz

Telco could be selling its long-haul network to reduce its debt load.

Aligning portfolios with spending priorities

Management teams are rethinking their business strategies and making adjustments to their portfolios to ensure success in a turbulent economy.

Budget priorities play to services companies’ strengths

Federal information technology and professional services companies are generally reporting good financial results and raising their future guidance.

VCs wait for a new dawn

With the national economy in a deep recession and the Obama administration putting billions of dollars into recovery and bailout programs, venture capital firms are simultaneously cautious about new investments and guardedly optimistic about the future.

Who's who in the state and local market

Here's a roundup of the leading systems integrators in the state and local IT market.

Survey: Contractors leaving money on the table

Accounting decisions can have ramifications on revenue stream, Grant Thornton survey says.

Treasury grapples with devising systems for TARP

The department plans to release soon requests for proposals for the modernization of two programs -- its foreign intelligence network and enterprise content management system.

Four M&A trends to watch in 2009

Mergers and acquisitions will remain strong in the federal market, according to an analysis by Aronson Capital Partners.

Copan lands new investor

The company has received $18.5 million to expand product development, sales and marketing efforts in the enterprise data storage market.

Windows of opportunity

Booz Allen’s deal with Carlyle captures the top spot for 2008 acquisitions.

Tough times don't bother us

The recession hasn’t stopped the M&A train in the federal sector.

Cybersecurity looms as a top opportunity

A new administration and cybersecurity will spur growth for well-positioned federal information technology companies.

Plenty of dry powder

30 of the major publicly traded companies in the government market are sitting on $27 billion in cash that could be used to make acquisitions.

Top federal market trends for 2009

Those watching the defense and government services market in 2009 will see large companies capitalize on a volatile market and more mid-tier players disappear.

Jerry Grossman | Disciplined acquisition strategy required

Forecasting business and market performance is much harder these days. Federal information technology executives and investors seeking to set strategies and expectations have many more considerations than usual.

Eye on M&A

Though December is historically a slow month for mergers and acquisitions, Computer Sciences Corp. strategically double-dipped to capture Defense Department business locally and in Europe.

Nortel parent files for bankruptcy

The filing is not expected to impact Nortel Government Solutions.