Top 100: HP balances traditional IT with emerging tech
Hewlett-Packard Co. is navigating the market with a balancing act that includes supporting traditional IT and moving customers to emerging technologies. Oh yeah, the company is splitting in two at the same time.
TOP 100: SAIC builds on momentum, looks to intell space with latest acquisition
Almost two years after splitting from a parent company of the same name, Science Applications International Corp. is full speed ahead with solid contract wins and a major acquisition.
Top 100: Northrop Grumman invests for eventual market rebound
Northrop Grumman has been investing heavily as it prepares for the U.S. market to rebound, particularly around cyber and infrastructure protection.
Top 100: GD embraces changing landscape
Whether reorganizing, making acquisitions or divestitures, General Dynamics is embracing change as it prepares for a market rebound.
Top 100: Lockheed prepares for a return to growth
The federal market is still tight, and overall growth is hard to come by, but that doesn't mean the No. 1 company on the Top 100 isn't preparing for future growth opportunities.
Introducing the 2015 Top 100
Washington Technology has published its annual Top 100 rankings, one of the leading indicators measuring the performance of the largest contractors in the government market.
How the biggest contractors are preparing for growth
Companies up and down the Top 100 are busy repositioning themselves for expected growth, but they still have to contend with a tight budget environment and customers focused on cost, efficiency and effectiveness.
Lockheed plans new health IT acquisition
Lockheed finds a lot to like in its latest acquisition of Systems Made Simple, namely strong health IT capabilities and the top spot on a $12 billion VA contract.
Booz Allen’s CEO sets retirement date
Booz Allen Chairman and CEO Ralph Shrader announces his retirement plans, with a new leader set to take the CEO mantle on Jan. 1.
6 win $300M armament research contract
Six companies, including several from the 2014 Top 100, have won spots on a $300 million contract for research and engineering support to improve Army armament systems.
TOP 100: Raytheon broadens tech offerings as market shifts
Raytheon Co. has reorganized and streamlined to be more efficient at the same it has broadened its technology offerings in areas such as missile defense and cybersecurity.
TOP 100: L-3 sees more acquisitions as key to growth
L-3 Communications is using mergers and acquisitions as a tool to position the company for growth opportunities around big data, cyber and sensors with civilian, defense and intelligence customers.
Lockheed wins Iraqi air defense work
Lockheed Martin will take on logistics support for the Iraqi Integrated Air Defense System under an $11.6 million foreign military sales contract.
TOP 100: Leidos takes deliberate approach facing market turbulence
The government shutdown greeted Leidos' emergence as a new entity and the company still sees choppy times ahead. Its response? Stay disciplined and focus on self-improvement.
TOP 100: Exelis prepares for split to trigger growth
Exelis is a top 20 prime contractor, but it believes that its best shot at growth lies in splitting in two. What are its keys to success?
TOP 100: CSC puts pieces in place for growth
Computer Sciences Corp. has spent two years divesting businesses and bolstering its remaining pieces to be ready for growth, and executives see the time has come for opportunities in cloud, cyber and health.
TOP 100: BAE shakes off uncertainty with focus on the future
In uncertain times, BAE Systems created its own certainty by cutting costs, adopting a shared services model and keeping a focus on where its customers future needs are.
TOP 100: DynCorp balances change, stability to overcome downturn
DynCorp anticipated tough times and pursued several intiatives including resturcturing, partnerships and broadening its offerings.
TOP 100: CACI makes bold moves toward future growth
There was no sitting still for CACI International as the No. 13 ranked company restructured and added new capabilities as it prepares for a positive turn in the market.
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