Cybersecurity

Lawmakers debate anti-terrorism technology progress

A joint House subcommittee meeting hears praise for the SAFETY Act even as DHS officials promise more improvements and faster deployment of technologies.

Modernization

DHS awards communications contract to Northrop Grumman

The giant contractor will assist DHS in developing five-year wireless communications requirements for the public safety community.

Digital Government

ITAA adds three member companies

Apple, Avaya and Cisco have joined the nonprofit IT association in the past 30 days.

People

Bruce Brody to leave Input

The information security vice president will be joining CACI and "the front lines of information security."

People

L-1 Identity Solutions buys SpecTal

The purchase of the privately held provider of security and intelligence solutions is designed to give L-1 a stronger presence in the federal market.

Cybersecurity

Senators: Expedite info-sharing plan

Lawmakers tell intell chief to ensure that the mandated Information Sharing Environment implementation plan is sent to Congress without delay.

People

OPM targets federal job applicants in Fresno area

TV ads, part of a nationwide campaign designed to attract qualified and experienced Americans into the federal civilian workforce, will run there for two weeks.

People

DHS, DOJ make awards to Accenture

The DHS award applies to the EAGLE contract vehicle, while Accenture will build an integrated debt collection system for Justice.

People

DHS loses another key official

Hastings’ departure renews concerns about morale, working conditions at the department.

People

Leslee Gault joins SI

As executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Gault will be responsible for all corporate marketing activities including strategic marketing planning.

Modernization

IBM expands its managed security services

Recent buys position Big Blue for new fed security deals.

Digital Government

Crossflo wins through focused anticipation

Niche company adds info-sharing expertise to security-minded procurements.

People

Education awards Perot second contract in 2 weeks

Under terms of the $200 million contract, the department will outsource its postsecondary student financial aid data center operations.

Modernization

PC Mall Gov acquires GMRI's business line

The $3.25 million acquisition includes GMRI's product business assets and contracts.

People

Janet Hale now at Deloitte & Touche

The former undersecretary for management at DHS is now the company's director of public-sector business transformation.

Digital Government

DynCorp moves headquarters to Northern Virginia

The provider of technical services to government agencies was previously based in Irving, Texas, where DynCorp employs approximately 600 people.

People

Leslie Barry joins GTSI

The information technology veteran has been named to the newly created position of vice president of government affairs and business development.

People

Navy names IAP to manage air traffic in Southwest Asia

The U.S. Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center's IDIQ award has a potential value of $61 million.

People

SAIC taps William Decker for senior VP post

The 35-year veteran of the intelligence community and the military has been named senior vice president and chief engineer of SAIC’s Intelligence and Security Group.

People

Court vacates $17.4M FedBizOpps contract award

The decision, which remains under seal, is a win for FedBizOpps contract bidders Devis and ISC.