BAE wins $300M DIA next-gen desktop upgrade
BAE Systems will modernize the Defense Intelligence Agency information system under a five-year award that has a $300 million ceiling.
Ace Info wins $145M Coast Guard IT contract
Ace Info Solutions Inc., a small-business Homeland Security Department contractor, will provide the Coast Guard with a range of information technology services, thanks to a five-year, $145 million Core Technologies Services contract from the Coast Guard Operations Systems Center in Kearneysville, W.Va.
San Diego security firm acquires HBE of New Jersey
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Inc., a national security solutions provider based in San Diego, is acquiring Henry Bros. Electronics Inc. through the purchase of all outstanding shares of HBE stock at approximately $7 a share, equivalent to about $45 million in cash.
Harris builds new radio communications for N.Y. county
Harris Corp. will upgrade public safety communications for Ontario County, N.Y., under a $9 million contract. The 15-site system is designed to seamlessly interoperate with neighboring jurisdictions, creating a regional capability.
Administration's wiretapping push could damage cloud security
If Internet service providers give the FBI backdoor access to online communications, the bad buys might benefit as well, notes blogger Brian Robinson.
Unisys plants IT security upgrades in USDA agencies
Unisys Corp. will boost IT security for the Agriculture Department under a five-year task order that could be worth as much as $18 million.
General Dynamics gains Army intell award for IT services
General Dynamics Corp. received a $62 million task order for IT services that support the Army Intelligence and Security Command.
Stanley wins State task order for visa processing assistance
Stanley Associates Inc. will help the State Department handle visa applications in Asia under a five-year task order that could be worth as much as $9.2 million.
Dell wants to get out of the box and into services
Dell Federal wants to bring a new focus to the government market that doesn't rely on a product-first strategy. What three things are they doing?
BAE will assure security of FBI networks
BAE Systems Inc. will provide critical information security safeguards to the FBI under a $40 million task order awarded on the five-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity Information Assurance Program Support contract vehicle, which is valued at $134 million.
Health care reform law drives new $169M Verizon award
Verizon Business will help the Health and Human Services Department implement the new health care reform law by providing a variety of IT services, under a new $169 million Networx Universal contract.
Security a bright spot in IT spending
Security spending may have slowed, but it still outpaces spending in other segments.
GTEC buys classified IT provider for $26.8 million
Global Defense Technology and Systems Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Zytel Corp. for $26.8 million in cash.
HP to pay $1.5B for security management firm
Hewlett Packard Co. is buying ArcSight Inc., a security and compliance management company, for $43.50 per share, or an enterprise value of $1.5 billion, HP announced today.
Army launches 'don't ask, don't tell' inbox
The intent of the inbox is to help the Army assess and consider whether repeal of the law would reduce operational readiness or unit cohesion.
SAIC, Northrop to enhance Navy integrated security system
Science Applications International Corp. and Northrop Grumman Corp. will provide the Navy with technical and engineering services and software enhancements under a five-year contract that has a combined value of about $38 million for both awardees.
L-3 unit will upgrade Marine Corps’ remote sensor system
L-3 Communications Inc. subsidiary L-3 Nova Engineering will provide equipment, upgrades and repairs, and program management services under a $52.8 million Defense Department follow-on contract to support the Marine Corps' Tactical Remote Sensor Systems program.
Intel to acquire McAfee for $7.68B
Blockbuster deal will let Intel provide hardware-based security.
HP to acquire software security firm
Hewlett Packard Corp. is taking another step into the services arena by buying Fortify Software, a privately held software security assurance company in San Mateo, Calif. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
SAIC closes Reveal acquisition to boost customs agencies sales
Science Applications International Corp. has completed its acquisition of Reveal Imaging Technologies Inc., a provider of threat detection products and services. Financial terms were not reported.
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