VeriSign restructuring close to finish line

The October sale of VeriSign Inc.'s Global Security Consulting Services business unit was the latest in the restructuring plan undertaken two years ago by the IT security company.

Trio of big contracts have problems

Two large state information technology contracts run into trouble, and contractors protest TSA’s lucrative IT Infrastructure Program contract.

Sprint comes back swinging after missing on Networx Universal

As a longtime fixture of the government market, Sprint fights to keep customers as the transition to the Networx contract continues.

$5B SatCom may augur DISA-GSA deals to come

Satellite service providers met with government procurement officials Oct. 22 to hear details about the upcoming $5 billion, 10-year Future ComSatCom Services Acquisition.

Anti-IED contract moves McChrystal's vision forward

The U.S. military's battle against improvised explosive devices requires strategic communication, planning and more training to succeed.

Dell-Perot, headed for the clouds?

Dell's purchase of Perot Systems announced in September is part of a continuing realignment of the information technology industry, according to analysts.

Level 3 speeds Recovery.gov operations

Level 3 is working with Recovery.gov to create the infrastructure to make the site work faster.

Verizon adds new feature to Networx contract

Verizon has won a contract modification on Networx that lets it to sell LAN management.

Behind Recovery.gov’s new look

The relaunched site offers more functionality and integrates data from multiple sources.

AT&T buys VeriSign consulting biz

AT&T added to its cybersecurity capabilities and positioned the company for more growth by acquiring VeriSign's Global Security Consulting Services.

AT&T dials up disaster solution for Networx

AT&T plans to release a new smartphone that can use both satellite and cell communications networks.

TIC initiative gathers speed

Agencies have until Sept. 25 to file plans with the Office of Management and Budget on how they plan to comply with the Trusted Internet Connection initiative.

Time for IP to kill radio star in public safety market, Filipowski says

The maverick behind Platinum Technology sees an opportunity to create a new communications paradigm in the first responder market.

Sprint buyer rumored to be German firm

Stock soars on rumors that Sprint will be acquired by Deutsche Telekom.

Verizon 'legend' to retire

Dennis Strigl announces retirement plan after leading operations for Verizon's network businesses, such as Networx Universal and Enterprise contracts.

Networx transition crawls to 26.5 percent

Agencies have made 98 awards during the last three months, but the transition still only has reached 26.5 percent.

Qwest COO Thomas Richards takes top posts at CDW

Thomas Richards has been named president and COO at government, education and business technology provider CDW Corp.

Senator's hold on GSA confirmation hobbles Networx transition

Transition to Networx slowed further because Sen. Kit Bond won't let Martha Johnson's confirmation come up for a vote.

BAE moves to new IT service model with Treasury win

BAE Systems Inc. has designed an information technology services model for the Treasury Department that addresses specific capital investments, service-level agreements and pricing needs.

BIO-key buy might be first of many for InterAct

The $11 million purchase of BIO-key International Inc.'s law enforcement division is likely only the first of several to come for InterAct911 Mobile Systems Inc.