Computerworld has revealed its 2010 ranking of the top 100 places to work in IT.  Several government contractors were included on the list, which factored in variables such as minority presence and training funding.

Tysons-based Booz Allen Hamilton registered at the runner-up spot, while Verizon Wireless came in eighth.

McLean’s MITRE placed 26th, while Raytheon was placed in the 48th position.

Xerox came in 91st and Red Hat 95th.  SRA rounded out the list at 100.

To see the entire list, click here.

Paul Bates

As a global communications technology leader, Verizon is building next-generation broadband networks to provide customers ubiquitous broadband connectivity and mobility to meet their future needs.  The appetite for new and innovative broadband services is insatiable, and with the promise of more advanced devices and applications, the company is gearing up to lead the way. For Paul Bates, Verizon Business’ vice president for global enterprise solution, taking the company to the next level means deploying the latest technology. Bates recently spoke to ExecutiveBiz up and coming wireline and wireless broadband services to watch within the federal space.

EB: What are the latest security solutions you are seeing in the federal space?

Paul Bates: I split security solutions into a two areas: cyber security solutions and information assurance, which includes managed security services.  We are seeing more requirements where the government is looking for security partners so they can leverage commercial best practices and efficiencies in managed services.  The work we are doing for DHS is a great example of the kind of partnership I see between government and industry going forward. There also is strong interest in “green” services like our Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) solution, including our current Converged Fiber-to-the Desktop offering, that I think will be a big player in that world.

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GovCon held its annual event last night and named Booz Allen Contractor of the Year.

October 7th, McLean Virginia, the 6th annual GovCon awards were held at the Tyson’s Corner Ritz Carlton before a fully packed 5th floor audience of government contracting executives. Of note, Booz Allen was named Contractor of the Year along with other winners you can find here. To get an idea on how executives may be thinking over at Booz, you might want to read our blog on Mark Gerencser, Senior Vice President of Global Government Business and his new book Megacommunities

Top Area GovCon Exec Greg Baroni Departs Unisys

Greg Baroni, the well known and respected President, Unisys Federal Systems, has left the company. Baroni, who spearheaded Unisys’ Federal government business efforts since 2001, helped guide the company during a critical period when it sought to reposition government efforts and more aggressively pursue larger prime contracts. Read story here

Top Area Lawyer, Author and Teacher Pens His 18th Book

Andrew Sherman, after years of dispensing sound business advice as a high priced attorney, University of Maryland Professor and author of 17 business books, has decided to sum it all up in his latest work. Sherman’s newly released book, Road Rules: Be the Truck, Not the Squirrel. Among the many pieces of sage advice, Sherman tells ExecutiveBiz “One of the final road rules is called ‘Happiness is a Clear Windshield.’  The importance of clarity and vision in your life and your business is critical! ”

Do you know Paul Bates of Verizon Business?

As the vice president of Global Enterprise Solutions, Paul Bates oversees an organization of about 1,400 employees who provide professional services to the government.  “We provide a full array of services including everything from engineering to hands and feet on the street. Read More

Congress Puts DHS Contracts on Hold

In a surprise move, Congress put hundreds of millions of DHS contracts on hold. Read more here