TMS to assist DHS with planning services

Technology and Management Services will provide business operations and planning services to the Homeland Security Department.

AT&T unit averts a midlife crisis

Telecom giant retools to meet demand for network integration services.

Infrastructure and people are critical to growth and independence

Small businesses need infrastructure and people to grow and stay independent.

3e to develop surveillance system for Navy, TSA

3e Technologies International will provide surveillance and physical detection technology to the Navy and the Transportation Security Administration.

Georgia IT outsourcing plan at a crossroads

Georgia officials must decide soon whether to enter negotiations for outsourced network and telecommunications services with only one bidder.

FCC to review pair of wireless mergers

The Federal Communications Commission plans to closely examine two pending wireless mergers before the end of the year.

Lockheed Martin to upgrade IT at DOD threat reduction agency

Lockheed Martin will upgrade and reconfigure IT at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency under a deal that could be worth as much as $475 million.

Stanley wins pair of defense contracts

The pair of military contracts award to Stanley total $11 million.

Lockheed wins SEC technology services deal

Lockheed Martin will consolidate and integrate the Securities and Exchange Commission's IT services under a new contract.

Indus to broaden Education's student portal

Indus will provide IT assistance to the Education Department under a new task order.

CSC set to upgrade FAA core software

CSC will upgrade core software of the Federal Aviation Administration as part of an 11-year, $589 million FAA contract.

SAIC inks NASA, DHS tech deals

Science Applications International Corp. has won two new civilian agency contracts totaling $226 million.

NASCIO: States explore innovative IT funding

NASCIO has released a new report that outlines innovative approaches to funding state information technology projects.

The rise of the hybrid government contractor

The slowing of federal budget growth increases the competitive challenge for government contractors, especially for the companies that no longer qualify as small businesses. In this tough environment, a company's distinguishing characteristics become even more important.

Perot to continue work for NASA Ames

Perot Systems Government Services Inc. has won a $77 million NASA contract for integrated infrastructure and information technology support.

Technology companies hit by Wall Street turmoil

Technology and information providers were dealt another blow this week with the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers and the takeover of Merrill Lynch.

Harris gets Air Force support services work

Harris Corp. will provide the Air Force with a variety of IT support services.

Pragmatics picks up State's desktop support

Pragmatics Inc. will support 37,000 desktops at the State Department under a new task order.

Tech work force braces for election outcome

The 2008 presidential election will have an impact on a number of policy matters of interest to the technology work force, according to new survey.

Know your customer and your technology

The key to persuading customers to adopt a new technology is to provide features they will find irresistible.