L-3 Communications has acquired FUNA International, the company announced today. The terms of the contract were not disclosed. FUNA will be included in the Marine & Power Systems Group within L-3’s Electronic Systems segment. The company is a supplier of communications systems, control and safety systems, and entertainment solutions for cruise ships. “The addition of [...]
According to Wall Street Equity Research, the downturn of spending in Iraq has affected government contractors, but leaves ample room for opportunity. The research company says firms such as L-3 Communications Holdings, which are involved in airport security, are well positioned as the industry should reach $280 billion in the next five years. Biometrics is [...]
It’s no fun being second. But being prime carries its share of challenges also. Top of the list are new reporting requirements on subcontractor executive compensation, which now fall upon primes to report. For Joanne Newman, it’s a requirement that her team is meeting with due diligence, and speed, just as multiple award contracts become [...]
Maryland got funds for Health IT adoption. Defense Secretary Robert Gates met with Afghan officials to discuss cooperation in the Afghan theater. The federal government plans to reform its hiring practices. Even Joe the Plumber could become a hacker in 15 minutes. Regulators ruled out a cyber attack for the recent stock market plunge. U.S. [...]
General Keith Alexander was confirmed by the Senate as head of Cyber Command. Wood Parker commented on Larry Strang’s hiring at TASC to develop cyber initatives. A new cyber attack highlights the need for “defense in depth.” DOE hosted its annual small business conference. Finding NEEMO: NASA goes underwater. Hackers and Phishers are targeting service [...]
CGI’s Donna Morea was named ‘Woman of the Year’ by Learning for Life and the National Capital Area Council Boy Scouts of America. San Fransisco’s systems administrator was found guilty of tampering with government computers. Orbital Sciences and L-3 won Navy deals. This cyber criminal got jail time and a $2.5 million fine at his [...]
Obama has nominated a CMS Administrator, Dr. Donald Berwick. NASA continues to track the volcano eruption in Iceland that has snarled international air travel. Wind turbines are a threat to national security, says a NORAD General. A computer virus shut down border crossings. USAF CENTCOM is looking to L-3 to secure its networks. Fake antivirus [...]
