What technologies are critical to your company's success?
It's critical for government contractors to stay ahead of the technology curve. Leading CTOs share their insights on the next big thing.
The IT lessons of 50 years of space flight
May 5 marks the 50th anniversary of Alan Shepard's flight as the first American in space. IBMer Art Cohen was part of the team that tracked him across the sky. He shares his story with Editor Nick Wakeman.
20 capture $1B Justice IT prize
Justice Department awards its IT Support Services IV contract to 20 companies who will now compete for task orders.
Why IBM's Watson is good news for government
Watson’s pipelined, pragmatic process demonstrated significant innovations that overcame the type of grand challenges faced every day by the government IT community.
IBM, Juniper launch mobile security team
Juniper brings its technology and IBM its man-power and might to bring mobile security options to the enterprise.
IBM's Watson heads to medical school
IBM partners with Nuance Communications and a pair of medical schools for research on health care analytics.
Watson off to fast start on 'Jeopardy!'
In the battle of humans vs. machines, "Jeopardy!" contestant Watson shows his big computer brain is up to the task.
IBM's 'Jeopardy!' match more than game playing
Watson, IBM's "Jeopardy!" playing computer, is pushing analytics to new levels and has a future beyond TV games shows.
Tech leaders advance $1 trillion productivity agenda
The federal government can save $1 trillion through 2020 by consolidating infrastructure, combining supply chains and reducing energy consumption among other moves.
Who made the biggest deal of 2010?
We rank the biggest and most important mergers and acquisitions of the past year. Who came out on top?
9 companies to watch in 2011
The New Year brings challenges and opportunities for many companies. Editor Nick Wakeman picks nine companies worth following in 2011.
IBM completes $1.7B purchase of analytics appliances provider
IBM Corp. has completed its $1.7 billion acquisition of Netezza Corp., expanding the computer giant’s business analytics offerings.
Industry increases cloud initiatives
IBM is ready to offer the Federal Community Cloud, a secure cloud environment designed for federal agencies. Meanwhile, Lockheed Martin unveiled the Starfire Mission Ready Cloud based on pre-integrated, pretested technology.
IBM sharpens network offerings by purchasing Blade
IBM Corp. is buying Blade Network Technologies, a private data-routing technology company. Financial terms were not reported.
IBM acquisition aims at strengthening analytics offerings
IBM Corp. is buying Netezza Corp., a publicly held provider of high-performance analytics, in a cash transaction for $27 per share or approximately $1.7 billion after adjusting for cash.
NVTC group to assess IT needs at Arlington National Cemetery
The Army accepts in principle the Northern Virginia Technology Council’s offer to provide 15 companies’ pro bono assistance in assessing the IT requirements to rectify the poor record-keeping at Arlington National Cemetery.
Industry retirees leave mainframe computers behind
Old mainframe computers stay at a company longer than the employees who know how to run them, according to a news report.
IBM faces loss of $836M data center contract
Texas puts IBM on notice that if it doesn't shape up in the next 30 days, it might get fired from the state's data center consolidation contract.
IBM to develop automated online claims processing for VA
IBM Corp. has been awarded a $9.1 million contract by the Veterans Affairs Department to develop an automated online claims processing system to speed processing of Agent Orange claims.
IBM banks on analytics, cloud for growth
IBM has been making acquisitions and other investments to build its analytics and cloud computing business.
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