European communications companies make bid for U.S. sales

Two European communications companies are seeking to increase their share of the U.S. government market by touting the benefits of their videoconferencing and mobile satellite offerings.

7 deadly sins of business development

Small businesses face a new competitive environment and must guard against missteps that suffocate business development.

Microsoft: Bad economy forces adjustments in IT spending

The downturn in the economy is affecting the role and spending strategies of IT organizations, according to a Harris Interactive survey commissioned by Microsoft.

GSA contract expiration reflects market needs, experts say

GSA official says many GWACs won't be renewed as GSA markets its Alliant and Alliant Small Business contracts.

Transparency is here, but what is it?

Transparency in government is here to stay, although the concept still must be defined and clarified, said a panel of contracting experts at the Washington Technology Top 100 conference.

BAE’s Havenstein headed to SAIC in September

Walt Havenstein is leaving BAE to become CEO of SAIC as Ken Dahlberg nears mandatory retirement age.

TechAmerica adds voice of state and regional council group

TechAmerica and the Technology Councils of North America have signed an agreement to coordinate the memberships, programs and services.

Top 100 analysis: M&A critical to explosive growth

Many of the major players on the Top 100 combine contract wins and acquisitions to keep their growth on track.

Forecast: Look to state and local for ARRA IT opportunities

Information technology contractors eyeing large portions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act should look at the state and local markets for new contract opportunities, according to CivicUS analysis.

Obama turns to tech tools to carry out vision

The fiscal 2010 information technology budget request and the 60-day cybersecurity review reveal how the Obama administration regards information technology as a key factor in moving its agenda forward.

Maximize the potential of your association membership

We asked Stan Soloway, president of the Professional Services Council, and Phil Bond, president of TechAmerica, for advice on how people can get the most out of their association memberships.

Economic concerns and new political priorities force contractors to be proactive

A study addressing how to win federal business in lean economic times has a wealth of ideas designed to improve a company's ability to win contracts.

M&A activity among midtier companies likely to pick up

Gradual improvements in the nation's economy will produce an increasingly favorable environment in the coming months for mergers and acquisitions in the defense and government services markets.

Social networking requires commitment

Whatever your social-networking tool of choice, it will work best only if you care enough to get involved.

Conflicting factors will keep fed contracting growth rates low

An analysis of the Obama administration’s proposed 2010 federal budget finds four key accelerators that should provide contracting opportunities in 2010 and beyond.

Guident to enhance custom software at Export-Import Bank

Guident will provide operational and enhancement support to the Export-Import Bank under a five-year contract with a potential maximum value of $7.33 million.

Top 10 stories: Competitive sourcing leads the list

A roundup of the news stories that captured the most traffic in May.

Forecaster tells contractors to lower expectations after Recovery Act jolt

In a year of transition, government contractors should expect flat budgets for the next few years, according to FedSources.

Wyle makes another private equity deal

Wyle's current owner Littlejohn & Co. finds a buyer in Court Square Capital Partners, another private equity group.

Jim Allen named CFO at Global Strategies Group

Global Strategies Group of North America Inc. names Jim Allen executive vice president and chief financial officer.