IBM acquires cloud computing firm

In a move to bolster its capability to provide cloud as a service, IBM has acquired SoftLayer Technologies.

Three Top 100 firms to fight for asset management system

Hewlett-Packard, IBM and Science Applications International will compete for $50 million in task orders under a Navy contract to help its doctors and health care providers track assets around the world.

Who won March's biggest contracts?

March 2013 was filled with huge contracts, and the awards came from many different places, going to both large and small businesses. Who won the biggest contracts of March 2013?

Is quantum computing the next big thing?

With companies like Lockheed, HP, IBM and Microsoft pumping money into quantum computing, and the CIA contributing millions to its development, can we be that far from a major breakthrough?

Big leadership changes mark first half of fiscal 2013

At the half way mark, 2013 has seen a plethora of changes among the senior leadership ranks of some of the largest government contracts. What do you think is behind all of the changes and are more to come?

IBM wins $267M pact to take Ohio to the cloud

The state of Ohio has awarded IBM a contract to help them move their computing center to the cloud.

Do you have a diversification plan?

Lockheed Martin and IBM Corp. look further afield to leverage their technologies. Their strategies provide a lesson for the rest of the market, for those looking for new ways to leverage what they've got.

Who made the biggest hires in January?

January was a month busy with personnel changes. Who got promoted? Who went where, and what do they plan on doing there?

Altman returns to lead IBM federal

Anne Altman has been named general manager of IBM federal after a three-year stint leading the global public sector business. Move made as feds face a period of transformation, company says.

Who are the biggest contractors at DHS?

The top 20 contractors at DHS take in over a third of all the spending the agency does with contractors. Who tops the list?

College grads pick contractors as desirable employers

Government contractors will be represented on a list of the 100 most desirable places to work, according to a survey of recent college grads.

Is the glass ceiling for women shattering?

More government contractors are being run by women than ever before. Is this a real change in the market?

Are you crying Uncle over the SAM debacle?

Problems continue to plague the GSA System for Award Management as agencies complain it has slowed the awarding of contracts.

Who won GSA's $2.5B cloud-based email contract?

GSA awards 20 contracts to 17 companies, including four small businesses, in an attempt to save money and increase the use of the cloud.

IBM protests $543M award to HP

Big Blue cries foul over a contract award for a system to track assets at VA facilities around the country.

Top 100 contractors hunt for new opportunities

The largest contractors in the government market, the so-called top dogs, are hunting for the bright spots in a down market.

IBM adds software analytics firm to Big Blue offerings

Acquisition said to enhance IBM's Smarter Analytics capabilities and support company's long-term growth strategy.

IBM takes first steps to turn GSA buildings green

Initial $8 million award covers program development and installation in 50 buildings.

$10B NGEN competition gets down to two

Hewlett-Packard adds Lockheed Martin to its team as the competition comes down to HP and Harris.

Anonymous targets cyber bill supporters

New hacker campaign also promises in-person protests outside offices of supporters of Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act.