Perot deal kicks off Dell's evolution

As Dell feels the pressure to build a services business, more deals in the government space could be in the offing.

Dell broadens IT services offerings with Perot buy

Dell Inc. announced today that the computer giant is buying Perot Systems Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $3.9 billion. The merger is expected to close in Dell’s November-January fiscal quarter.

DRS Technologies closes Soneticom buy

DRS Technologies Inc. has completed its purchase of Soneticom, a provider of geolocation systems, wireless communications protocols and digital signal processing.

Time for IP to kill radio star in public safety market, Filipowski says

The maverick behind Platinum Technology sees an opportunity to create a new communications paradigm in the first responder market.

Baroni to raise Eclat Consulting from BearingPoint's ashes

Greg Baroni explains how his new venture will parlay its purchase of the remaining BearingPoint contracts and employees to aggressively find a niche in the federal contracting market.

Avaya wins auction for Nortel

Avaya Inc. has emerged as the winning bidder for Nortel Network Inc.'s enterprise business.

Sprint buyer rumored to be German firm

Stock soars on rumors that Sprint will be acquired by Deutsche Telekom.

IT sector upbeat about 2010 prospects

Despite a recent dip in contract activity, IT and professional services companies expect their revenues to bounce back next year.

Reform bill could kill contractors' acquisition expertise

Defense companies are planning to sell some of their subsidiaries so they don’t contravene the new acquisition reform legislation passed by Congress that bars contractors from owning companies that advise the government on acquisitions.

Success comes from reloading, not rebuilding

Small businesses can build value by playing toward their strengths -- flexibility, culture and innovation.

General Dynamics closes $643M Axsys deal

GD picks up sensor capabilities for weapon systems and long-range cameras.

Carpathia Hosting locks up purchase of ServerVault

ServerVault has been acquired by Carpathia Hosting, a provider of managed hosting services for enterprises and federal agencies. Financial terms of the transaction were not released.

Raytheon announces purchase of BBN Technologies

Raytheon will acquire BBN Technologies, a specialist in research and development, and a provider of critical solutions for national defense and security missions.

Antle-led startup will pursue fed services contractors

Four former SI International Inc. executives form Salient Solutions to acquire federal IT provider companies.

IBM's Altman faces changed government market

IBM Corp.'s Anne Altman looks for opportunities to help public-sector customers weather the financial meltdown.

BIO-key buy might be first of many for InterAct

The $11 million purchase of BIO-key International Inc.'s law enforcement division is likely only the first of several to come for InterAct911 Mobile Systems Inc.

M&A goes on a roller coaster ride

Since the beginning of 2009, the public equity markets have experienced significant fluctuations in the values of major stock indexes.

Cyber is hot buy as Camber flexes its muscle

Camber jumps into the acquisition game for the first time since being acquired by New Mountain Capital last year.

Northrop hires bankers to sell TASC business, report says

Northrop Grumman Corp. has hired Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse to sell the division that provides advisory services to government customers.

BIO-key to sell its law enforcement division to InterAct

BIO-key International Inc. plans to sell its Law Enforcement Division to InterAct911 Mobile Systems, Inc.