KBR reorganizes to expand federal and defense business

KBR Inc. is stepping up its push into the federal and defense contracting arena with the formation of a Government, Defense and Infrastructure Business Group.

Federal future cloudy for Microsoft Word

Agencies are wondering how a court's ruling banning Microsoft from selling Word will affect their procurement plans.

Verizon Business probes cloud security issues

Verizon Business is probing network security issues in cloud computing and network management.

New IBM unit will extend public-sector solutions

IBM Corp. is expanding its public-sector offerings to focus on analytic solutions to federal, state and local government organizations, as well as health care and education.

Federal market retains strong investment appeal

Although forecasting the federal market has become more complicated and more uncertain, the relative stability of both large and small contractors and their growth potential makes for sound investment.

10 priorities your customers think about the most

Insights into what your customers want, when they want it and how you can deliver it.

SAIC wraps up purchase of public services consultancy

Science Applications International Corp. has completed its acquisition of R.W. Beck Group Inc., a provider of engineering, energy and infrastructure consulting services.

Business development rule No. 1: Gather intelligence

Sound business development requires purposeful interaction and dialogue with the customer.

IT services sector holds steady in soft economy

Even though the trends for federal information technology and professional services firms look solid during the next few years, government spending pressures and the trend toward insourcing are giving investors reason to worry.

Cash-rich SAIC hits the acquisition trail

Science Applications International Corp. recently bought two companies, adding new capabilities in cybersecurity, energy and disaster recovery.

Clifford is named CIO at DynCorp International

DynCorp International LLC has hired Daniel Clifford as its chief information officer and vice president of information technology.

NCI acquires intel IT consultant TRS

NCI Inc., a provider of information technology services to the federal government, has acquired TRS Consulting Inc., a provider of mission-critical software.

CGI system will continue to find best buys for Virginia

CGI Group Inc. will continue to help the financially strapped Commonwealth of Virginia process state purchases under a contract extension valued at $70 million.

Altman named to lead IBM Global Public Sector

Anne Altman has been named general manager of IBM Corp.’s Global Public Sector, effective August 1.

NVTC unveils new board of directors

The Northern Virginia Technology Council announces the election of its board of directors.

Lockheed locks in buy of Gyrocam Systems

Lockheed Martin has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gyrocam Systems LLC, a developer and supplier of gyro-stabilized optical surveillance systems for the military. The financial terms were not disclosed.

New execs to spur Ericsson push into government markets

Ericsson Federal Inc. has hired six new executives to support its current government customer base and its plans to aggressively push further into the federal, state and local government markets.

With sale, SteelCloud drifts away from hardware business

SteelCloud Inc. has completed the sale of its computer integration business to NCS Technologies Inc. and will now concentrate on developing software for BlackBerry products.

SAIC grows with purchase of cybersecurity firm

Science Applications International Corp. has acquired Atlan Inc., a cybersecurity product-testing firm in McLean, Va.

ManTech International unveils cyber solutions subsidiary

ManTech International Corp. has established ManTech Cyber Solutions International Inc., which will build new tools and develop tactics that meet customer needs in the cyber field.