People

EDS promotes Banerjee to global leader role

Former leader of government industry group for the Americas and Asia will now lead the business on a global scale.

Cybersecurity

Survey: Contractors caught in clearances pinch

Many contractors say the process for getting security clearances has not improved -- or has even worsened -- as the demand for clearances has jumped.

Modernization

Netco Government Services buys Multimax

The combined company, under chief executive Carlteon Jones, will retain the Multimax brand.

People

Accenture establishes public service institute

The group will bring together academics, officials and government service providers to discuss government policy and service delivery strategies.

People

GTSI names VP of customer advocacy

Sandra Blaisdell, who spent 16 years with AT&T, will be responsible for identifying and resolving the service-related needs of GTSI customers.

People

Kathleen Watson named DSS acting director

DOD attorney takes reins of organization tasked with processing security clearances.

Modernization

Army awards $72 million contract to DataPath

The company will provide specialized portable satellite earth terminals and support services to the U.S. Joint Forces in Iraq.

People

DRS Technologies names Sheehan to head Tactical Systems unit

Sheehan will manage the unit's strategic activities and operations.

People

Arinc wins $10 million Navy anti-mine contract

Engineering firm will support anti-mine sonar program.

Cybersecurity

8(a) firms found opportunity after 2005 hurricanes

Big companies were not the only ones providing relief in hard-hit areas.

Cybersecurity

VFA finds niche in facilities management

Software company helps GSA manage its vast real estate portfolio.

People

ITAA to Congress: Speed up H-1B visa reforms

Industry vendors are concerned about having limited access to the international talent pool.

Modernization

Alternative Technology adds Fortinet security systems to GSA Schedule

Fortinet's FrontGate security system will now be available through resellers.

People

Robbins-Gioia acquires Parks Consulting

Transaction expands Robbins-Gioia's reach in markets and geography.

Modernization

Compusearch debuts portal for e-acquisitions

The software ties vendors into an electronic acquisition process through secure and auditable links.

People

Justice awards CSC $42 million litigation case management contract

System will include unique interfaces for various agency divisions, allowing individualized access to information.

Cybersecurity

DSS lifts planned ban on .edu access

An internal panel determined that proposed restrictions would be burdensome and provide no security benefit.

Cybersecurity

L-3 adds homeland security group

Craig P. Coy, former chief executive officer of the Massachusetts Port Authority, will oversee L-3’s homeland security operations.

People

IAC announces election results

In all, 321 companies, or more than 65 percent of the IAC membership, took part in the two-week electronic voting process.

Cybersecurity

DSS denies .edu users access to clearance info

And the Defense Security Service must pre-approve .net and .org users before they can access data on cleared employees and companies, according to a new rule effective June 30.