Bill Hoover focuses career on making a difference
Bill Hoover focuses on national priorities, and as a result, he was named executive of the year for midsize companies as part of the Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year Awards.
Is a better year ahead?
2009 comes to a close. It was an up and down year that leaves us hopeful for 2010.
HP slams into comms; Inmarsat buy shifts satcom balance
The big deal in November's information technology mergers and acquisition market was undeniably Hewlett-Packard Co.'s announcement that it plans to buy network equipment maker 3Com Corp. for $2.7 billion.
mySBX.com: The Match.com of government contractors
mySBX has created a Web site that connects primes and subs in a government contracting version of online dating.
Two top GSA officials retire as agency awaits new chief
The General Services Administration is experiencing a version of musical chairs among its executives, even as the agency continues to await Senate confirmation of Martha Johnson as its new administrator.
Whitney Bradley & Brown puts focus on workforce
Every company claims to have outstanding employees, but effective staffing clearly is a competitive differentiator for technical and management consulting firm Whitney, Bradley & Brown Inc.
Al Nashman: A life and career worthy of the Hall of Fame
Former CSC executive Al Nashman served as a mentor and inspiration to countless others during his career. He insists that it was always about finding the right people and enjoying the work.
ICF's Kesavan leads through tough times
ICF's leader has seen the ups and downs of a growing company but has kept a focus on people and emerging opportunities.
HPTi focuses on ethics, quality to accelerate growth
HPTi won the Greater Washington Government Contractor award for 2009 contractor of the year in the $25 million to $75 million division.
ICF wraps up purchase of cybersecurity firm
ICF International Inc. has closed its acquisition of Jacob & Sundstrom Inc., an information technology firm that specializes in cybersecurity and full-scope identity management services to federal civilian and defense agencies.
Government leads evolution of business networks
Business networks are going through a transformation, and government agencies are at the leading edge.
Premium companies stand out from the pack
The top-performing companies are positioning themselves through targeted acquisitions in faster growing segments of the market, often with proprietary technologies.
Small government contractors can lead job creation
Small businesses – including the majority of defense contractors – are capable and willing to lead the charge of job creation and economic recovery. We just need support, not accusations and more barriers.
Three lessons Harris' FAA troubles should teach us
Harris Corp.'s problems with the FTI contract can be a learning opportunity for other contractors.
New wave of IPOs might be headed our way
Wall Street is probably looking like a friendly place in the wake of the early success of Global Defense Technology and Systems' IPO. Who might be next to go public?
Tom Davis joins Agilex Technologies board
Former Rep. Tom Davis has joined the board of directors of Agilex Technologies Inc., taking the seat previously held by the late Jack Kemp, who passed away earlier this year.
QinetiQ names Yamada SVP for intell and security
QinetiQ North America has hired Austin Yamada as senior vice president for business acquisition in the intelligence, security and space sector within the Mission Solutions Group.
Cisco plans prompt reply to DOJ query on Tandberg buy
Cisco Systems Inc. said today that it will respond expeditiously to a request for additional information from the Justice Department, part of the regulatory process regarding Cisco’s planned acquisition of Tandberg ASA.
7 ways to protect your intellectual real estate
Whether you call it thought leadership, being a niche master or a subject matter expert, it boils down to the same thing – you own some intellectual real estate. Indeed, you have some claim to knowledge that you and others find valuable.
SRA seeks expansion through new executive assignments
SRA International Inc. has promoted three of its executives in an effort to bolster the federal contractor’s core business and expand into new markets, according to a company announcement today.
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