Govini names six to board of advisers

Public sector data company Govini reveals the names of six government and technology industry veterans to the company's board of advisers.

General Dynamics elevates Gilliland to IT services division president

General Dynamics moves 12-year veteran Amy Gilliland up to the president role for the defense contractor's IT services division.

Govini brings aboard new CEO, founder moves to executive chairman role

Public sector market research outfit Govini has hired a new CEO to succeed the founder, who moves into a new executive chairman role.

Advantage ESOP: Supporters say employee ownerships bring benefits to owners and workers

Recent conversions to employee-ownership highlight the power ESOPs have to benefit owners looking to exit while empowering workers to carry the legacy forward.

Early lesson from NCI breach: Double check financial oversight

The news that NCI had accused its controller of an $18 million embezzlement should spark a lot of reviews and double checking of oversight processes at companies across the market, legal and financial experts tell us.

Don't expect retirement to slow George Newstrom down

The veteran of such leading technology companies as EDS and Dell, George Newstrom has finally decided on retirement. He shares his thoughts on career highlights, leadership and the need to stay involved.

Deadline nears for Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Innovation Awards

The nomination period for the Greater Washington Innovation Awards ends this Friday, Feb. 3.

NCI controller accused of embezzling $18M over six years

NCI Inc. has accused its controller of embezzling approximately $18 million over the last six years.

How will Trump tackle tech?

What will the Trump Administration mean for broader technology issues?

Women in Technology selects finalists for 18th Annual Leadership Awards

Women in Technology has selected the finalists for its 18th Annual Leadership Awards, which recognize and salute women who make a difference in the technology industry.

Outgoing DOD CIO reviews state of agency programs

Outgoing DOD CIO Terry Halvorsen gives an agency update before his tenure comes to a close at the end of February.

David Shulkin to lead VA in new administration

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Dr. David Shulkin to lead the Veterans Affairs Department.

Deputy secretary to remain at Pentagon through transition

Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Work will stay on as the senior Pentagon civilian to assist the incoming Trump administration.

D-Wave bets that government will lead the way for quantum computing

Quantum computing pioneer D-Wave has established a government subsidiary as it builds on its close relationship with Lockheed Martin and Google in the federal space.

Recent modernization awards underscore Octo's market strategy

Last month, Octo Consulting Group won two contracts totaling $16 million to support modernization programs, and the awards reinforce the company's desire to be a premier digital services firm that leads with its capabilities in the mid-market space.

Better data, better decisions drives software company InQuisient forward

Scott Smith, the CEO of software company InQuisient, has a simple vision for the company: Give customers better data so they can make better decisions.

One week remaining to submit Fed 100 nominations

Only one week remains to submit nominations for FCW’s 28th Annual Federal 100 awards.

New leader of GSA's Technology Transformation Service talks transition, strategy

Ex-Pixar developer turned Technology Transformation Service leader Rob Cook talks about his transition into the role and his shop's strategy going forward.

DataPath CEO talks federal expansion and being a 25-year-old startup

Earlier this month, DataPath appointed Kevin Benedict as the leader of its federal sales and the company moves to expand its presence in the Washington, D.C., area.

Congressman says IT modernization could pass in lame duck session

Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) still believes there is time to pass a crucial IT modernization bill during the lame duck session of Congress.