New CSC president outlines civilian growth strategy

Mike Gaffney sees opportunities for CSC in health care, air traffic management and climate change.

Maybe we need more GWACs

Editor Nick Wakeman proposes that maybe the government market needs more, not fewer, governmentwide contracts.

New York investors to buy DynCorp International for $1.5B

Cerberus Capital Management is buying DynCorp International for approximately $1.5 billion, including the assumption of debt, DynCorp announced today.

HP aims to be heard in global cybersecurity dialogue, official says

Larry Irving, Hewlett Packard’s new vice president of global government affairs, says his travels to HP facilities around the world have given him a perspective on the leading government information technology issues of the day -- especially cybersecurity.

M&A success in 5 steps

For an M&A deal to work, special attention must be paid to communication strategies.

Federal IT market poised to hit $111.9B by 2015

Input predicts that the federal market for information technology contractors will grow at a faster rate than the overall federal IT budget, hitting $111.9 billion by 2015.

DISA, GSA preview $3.5B satellite opportunity

DISA and GSA are moving forward with plans for a $3.5 billion satellite procurement that will guide how the government buys services through 2016.

Former Booz Allen exec to lead Sapient federal business unit

Sapient Government Services, a division of Sapient Corp., has named Teresa Bozzelli to lead its U.S. government business, effective immediately. She replaces Cindi Marsden, who is moving on to pursue other opportunities.

4 strategies for a business development makeover

Government service providers are making adjustments to compete in a shifting market, says Bill Scheessele, chairman and CEO of MBDi.

Ask the right questions to understand your customer's objectives

Arm your capture team with well-crafted questions so it can gain a clear understanding of customer requirements and objectives, says Bob Lohfeld, CEO of Lohfeld Consulting Group.

State and local market rich with IT opportunities

Information technology spending by states and localities will remain strong in 2010, but the deep recession is forcing them to rethink how IT delivers services.

Northrop HQ search down to three sites

The Ballston area of Arlington, Va., and Fairview Park in Falls Church, Va., are two of the three sites still under consideration for the new headquarters of Northrop Grumman Corp.

Government policies fire up acquisition activity this year

Tax, budget and conflict of interest policies will drive more merger and acquisition activity throughout 2010 as the impact of these policies is felt in the government services market.

4 hot markets, or just hype?

Editor Nick Wakeman explores four areas that are repeatedly being mentioned by companies as potential markets. Can they live up to expectations?

SAIC ends fiscal 2010 with $10.9B in revenue

Science Applications International Corp. ended its fourth quarter with a 7 percent increase in quarterly revenue and 8 percent for fiscal 2010, which ended Jan. 31.

ATS Corp. taps industry veteran as new COO

Sid Fuchs has been named chief operating officer of ATS Corp., effective April 5, according to a company announcement.

Former DHS chief joins defense contractor board

Former secretary of the Homeland Security Department Michael Chertoff has joined the board of directors of BAE Systems Inc.

Raytheon names VP for intell and IS business

Raytheon Co. has named David Jensen vice president of communications for its Intelligence and Information Systems business unit.

5 steps to sharpening your marketing strategy

As we approach the end of fiscal 2010, targeting your marketing efforts to specific audiences and opportunities becomes even more important.

Social media opens new door to cyberattacks, panel says

E-mail attachments are no longer the attack route of choice of computer hackers trying to break into government and industry systems.