Modernization

Ericsson buys Marconi Federal

Soon to be called Ericsson Federal, the new organization will combine Marconi's presence in the federal government with Ericsson's capabilities in mobile telecom and systems integration.

Acquisition

SRA to support SBA's disaster loan system

SRA received a task order potentially worth $54.1 million under the CIO-SP2i contract.

Acquisition

GSA answers first round of Alliant questions

Agency officials clarify points for interested potential bidders before issuing draft RFPs.

Digital Government

ASI picks retired general as president

John Holly will guide the company's defense and space strategies.

People

Lohfeld Consulting gets former NASA exec

Frederick Gregory has joined as managing director of aerospace and defense strategies.

Digital Government

Former Oracle exec takes reins at Corda

John Purvis will steer data visualization company, while its founder moves to a more technology-oriented role.

Modernization

DISA orders AT&T circuits

Domestic circuits provide the backbone for the network that serves warfighters in combat zones.

Acquisition

Input warns of flat IT market

A company official cites OMB initiatives and politics as contributing factors.

Modernization

Apriva licenses FIPS-certified module for Feds

Arrangement with Certicom allows company to speed delivery of its secure wireless messaging products to government customers.

Digital Government

Eagle Broadband gets new distributor for emergency system

First responders are part of the target market for the Alpha Emergency Communications System.

Modernization

Data center targets small integrators

A Baltimore start-up is counting on smaller firms to need continuity-of-operations space.

Modernization

Embarcadero refines strategy

Embarcadero Technologies is assessing its progress in the government market and fine-tuning its strategy.

Modernization

Hughes unveils new government hook

A satellite company also announces a new brand and ownership structure.

People

DOD names procurement head

Shay Assad will take the role April 2.

Modernization

Sourcefire, Check Point drop merger talks

The companies plan to pursue a partnership rather than an acquisition, six months after first announcing plans.

People

DOD issues final rule on non-DOD contracts

The rule clarifies the circumstances under which DOD officials could use contracts that originated in other agencies.

Acquisition

GSA extends comment period for Alliant

Midsize businesses now have more time to tell GSA how the contract could best serve their needs.

Modernization

GSA working on new WITS contract

The telecom vehicle provides local service for agencies in the Washington, D.C., area.

Modernization

Verizon unveils network tools

The tools provide aid in network assessment, reporting, dynamic bandwidth adjustments and packet marking.

Acquisition

Numara partners with Softchoice

The software firms’ alliance puts Numara's asset management products on a GSA schedule contract.