Modernization

XO subsidiary looks for federal market

Nextlink is offering broadband wireless service to government agencies.

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Denett earns OFPP nomination

President Bush also nominates a new OMB director

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Manugistics agrees to be acquired

JDA will pay $211 million for supply-chain software developer.

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Denett nominated to lead OFPP

The Bush administration also nominates a new OMB director.

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Guident to provide business intelligence to GSA

Purchase agreement worth at least $2.1 million is a big win for 8(a) integrator.

Modernization

AT&T wins defense contracts

The company will conduct a local-area network upgrade for the Army and Air Force Exchange Services under a three-year, $4.8 million contract.

Cybersecurity

USAID implements wireless intrusion-prevention system

AirTight Networks provides technology to keep out eavesdroppers

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Denett to be named OFPP director

Paul Denett brings more than 30 years of experience to the table.

Cybersecurity

CSC unit achieves CMMI Level 3 rating

The ratings signify the degree to which an organization has linked its management and engineering practices to its business objectives.

Modernization

Phoenix claims 500 partners

The company says solution providers and resellers have responded quickly to its two-month-old effort to attract partners.

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Red Hat to acquire JBoss

The combined company will be able to deliver an economical platform for advanced Web applications.

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GAO: DOE needs better small-biz program management

Energy needs a plan to collect and use performance information to improve small-business results, report states.

Modernization

Hughes rethinks satellite strategy

New federal focus will be on providing redundant networks, remote connectivity

Acquisition

House approves GSA reorganization

But the General Services Administration still needs a nod from a Senate panel before moving forward with its consolidation plan.

Digital Government

UPDATED: Doan nominated as GSA administrator

The Bush administration confirmed that it will nominate Lurita Alexis Doan, a Virginia businesswoman, as the administrator of the General Services Administration.

Acquisition

Small-business group fears GSA regs changes

Proposed streamlining of acquisition rules could make it easier for large companies to take contracts intended for small firms, group warns.

Modernization

Verizon adds secure IM

Based on Microsoft technology, the hosted offering brings security and efficiency to instant messaging.

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Air Force to use Symantec product suite, consulting services

The products and services support Air Force Standard Desktop Configuration program.

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Business Objects buys Firstlogic

Acquisition of Firstlogic adds data-quality applications to Business Objects' offerings.