Modernization
SBC, AT&T pass final merger hurdle
Verizon and MCI are also in the process of merging, meaning that four powerful companies will be cut to two in the telecom market.
Acquisition
DOD could create new small-business set-asides
A provision in the Senate's Defense Authorization legislation could open more doors for small businesses.
People
Panel: Meld program management, acquisition for success
Panelists advised that program management should be part of the acquisition process from the beginning of IT projects to the end.
Digital Government
GSA pushes for budget merge
Congress has still not approved merging the agency's general supply fund and information technology fund.
Modernization
IT groups create critical infrastructure council
The IT Sector Coordinating Council will serve as a focal point for critical infrastructure protection collaboration and information sharing.
Digital Government
Input creates expert consulting group
Four seasoned executives, two from industry and two from government, make up the group, with more to come in the near future.
Digital Government
Citrix chooses new government VP
Simmons previously led enterprise sales in the company's Government Systems division.
Modernization
Ciena scores Fermi win
The Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory has selected a Ciena platform to enable it to connect to a research facility at Northwestern University.
Modernization
French firm enters U.S. search market
Undaunted by Google's clout, Exalead eyes government search customers.
Modernization
Primavera opens federal sales group
The project management vendor has launched a new division and a new product suite to reach public-sector customers.
People
Defense bill could limit DOD contracting activity
Under a provision of the Senate version of the Defense Authorization bill, new acquisition centers would have to approve proposed procurements.
People
Alliant progress promised soon
An industry day to discuss GSA's forthcoming contracts was originally promised for this month, but it has not yet been scheduled.
People
AT&T to upgrade Navy network's Web capabilities
The company will expand portal capabilities for monitoring and updating C4I networks.
Digital Government
Coalition bestows partnership awards
Perry gets a surprise recognition for his tenure at GSA.
People
Electronic subcontract reporting system goes live
Civilian agency contractors are to begin using it now, but defense contractors must keep filing paper forms for several more months.
Digital Government
Apogen changes leaders
Todd Stottlemyer, chief executive officer at Apogen Technologies, is leaving the company, and Paul Leslie, the company's president, will replace him.
Acquisition
Interagency contracting tops OFPP agenda
Burton and other ELC attendees discuss procurement strategies for 2006.
Digital Government
Microsoft launches new products
New versions of its SQL Server and Visual Studio products are available, and a new version of BizTalk Server is in beta testing and set for release in early 2006.
Digital Government
Energy uses Ciena optical network in research
The Energy Department's UltraScience Network will ultimately connect select sites with a high-speed optical network intended for use as a test platform.
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