ITT picks energetic name for defense spinoff

Following completion of ITT’s three-way split, the new defense company will be named ITT Exelis.

Honeywell promotes from within for new CIO

Honeywell has named Mike Lang vice president and CIO effective immediately, succeeding Bask Iyer, who is leaving the company.

STG names new VP for business development

STG Inc. has named James Scampavia senior vice president of Business Development. Previously, the 15-year industry veteran was vice president of business development at BAE Systems.

ITT plan to split into 3 companies moves ahead

ITT Corp. has taken the next required step in its plan to separate into three distinct, publicly traded companies by filing Form 10 Registration Statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Videoconferencing wins over more than just rocket scientists

Videoconferencing is becoming a compelling technology that can allow government customers to collaborate without leaving their offices or spending time and money on travel.

5 predictions for the 2020 market

Bob Lohfeld offers predictions on the future of the government market. Will things be better or worse in 2020 — or both?

BAE names replacement for retiring government relations chief

BAE Systems Inc. has named Erin Moseley as senior vice president for government relations succeeding Bob Fitch, who is retiring.

TASC hires experienced IT pro to grow company

TASC Inc. has appointed Dale Luddeke the company's chief growth officer, reporting to David Langstaff, president and CEO.

Former BAE exec joins Xe Services as senior vice president

Michael Cauldwell will join Xe Services LLC as senior vice president of business development July 11. He will focus on expanding the company's portfolio of government and commercial customers.

SAIC told to repay NYC more than $600M, news agency reports

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is demanding that SAIC reimburse the city more than $600 million it paid the contractor in connection with the CityTime software project.

CDW president and COO promoted to CEO

Thomas Richards will succeed John Edwardson as CEO of CDW on Oct. 1, with Edwardson remaining chairman of the board for at least another year.

6 keys — and a caveat — to winning bigger contracts

The road to a better bottom line is paved with task-order contracts. What can you do to be ready to win the next big contract vehicle?

NVTC unveils new board of directors

The Northern Virginia Technology Council elected its new leadership at the June 30 annual meeting in Reston, Va.

CACI raises 2012 revenue forecast despite sluggish economy

CACI kicks off its 50th year with its sights set on breaking financial records.

Why can't agencies track data center consolidation savings?

Federal agencies significantly trail their private sector counterparts when it comes to tracking the key metrics that determine data center consolidation savings, according to a newly released survey.

NVTC awards honor DC's hot tech companies

The Northern Virginia Technology Council announced the winners of its 10th Annual NVTC Hot Ticket Awards, honoring the region's entrepreneurial technology companies that sizzled in 2010.

Lessons my parents taught me

Editor Nick Wakeman draws a parallel between his days in the family restaurant and the competitive drive of today's government contractors.

7 signs you won't survive the new normal

Today's market is very different today than it was just a few years ago. Can you recognize the warning signs that your BD team can't handle it?

Carahsoft leaps ahead on 2011 Top 100

Carahsoft Technologies Corp. moved up 25 spots on the Top 100 with a strategy focused on customers, partners and technology vendors.

The business imperative of volunteerism

Pro bono work by firms raises their status and is a critical tool for recruiting and retaining new professionals.