Carlyle Group files for $100M IPO

The Carlyle Group files documents with the SEC to sell shares to the public.

Accelera acquistion meant to bolster Microsoft solutions

Virtualization solutions provider acquires ITS Group consulting firm.

SAIC protests $850M Army contracts, defense publication reports

Science Applications International Corp. filed a protest Aug. 26 against the Army's award of Ground Combat Vehicle technology development contracts to two teams led by BAE Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems.

NASA to spend $175M on new space technologies

NASA believes new spending will allow the human race to send new spacecraft and humans deeper into space.

Accenture scores 6M contract from Navy

Accenture Federal Services wins award to support the Navy's Financial Improvement Company.

Cloud reputation hurt by cybersecurity worries

Former CIO Vivek Kundra promoted cloud technology as a way to save money, but some feds are concerned about its security.

GTSI dumps stake in EyakTek

GTSI has sold its stake in Eyak Technology for $20 million.

HP puts PC business up for sale, dumps mobile devices

Company also in midst of $10 billion deal for software maker Autonomy as it shifts toward more enterprise computing company.

Defense market woes lead to more Boeing layoffs

Argon ST unit makes cuts; cites market conditions and pressure from increased competition.

Ex-Booz Hamilton partner sues for sex discrimination

The suit asks that the court have Booz Allen reinstate her as a partner and award her back pay, benefits and damages for emotional distress.

Cisco suffers fourth quarter losses, but looks ahead

While Cisco fiscal fourth quarter was down, its CEO is looking forward.

Booz Allen CEO says cyberattack won't impact finances

Booz Allen's CEO told analysts that a July hack by Anonymous won't affect the company's bottom line.

Tech companies to offer jobs, training to unemployed vets

IT companies pledge to answer the president's challenge to help 100,000 vets.

Space shuttle contractors to shed 1,000 workers

Since the final space shuttle flight landed on July 21, about 1,000 employees will be cut from the program by the end of August.

SAIC completes health IT acquisition

SAIC has completed acquisition of a firm that specializes in electronic health records.

Fourth quarter spending spree expected to hit $120B

Get ready for a busier than usual fourth quarter as agencies scramble to spend their budgets.

ManTech hit by Anonymous attack; documents reportedly stolen

The hacking group Anonymous claims it has stolen and published files it says come from ManTech International.

About the Fast 50

We explain the methodology behind the creation of the 2011 Washington Technology Fast 50.

RIM to lay off 2,000 workers

In the face of floundering smart phone interest Research In Motion announces it is laying off more than 10 percent of it workforce.

FDA proposes regulating mobile health apps

For the first time, federal regulators are scrutinizing the mobile health applications market.